Day Off, Travel and Skiing

Another day on the trip with everyone headed in different directions.  Grandpa made Sausage and Pancakes for everyone, then packed up Garrett and Katelyn for the trek to the airport.  The Truro van has 125k miles, but drives fine.  The roads were packed and rain coming down made it a little tough.  A little over a half hour and dropped them off at 8:15 a.m.

The drive back pretty much the same, but knowing that 1" of rain is 8-10" snow.  Drake who went to Solitude for a morning ski called and Tahoe in the snow bank (later on the lift met the people in the Tahoe), so the top of the mountain was closed due to too much snow.  Avalanche dangers all over the place with so much snow.  Logan and David headed back to Alta and Logan sent a snowy picture.

Drake and Logan both sent driving pictures.

Drake's drive to Solitude

David and Logan's drive to Alta

Christa stayed home to work, Grandma watched Parker while Sarah worked and Grandpa worked on Association and Blog stuff.  Drake got back around 1:00 p.m. after his morning skiing.

Drake Half Day at Solitude


We all had a quick leftover lunch and then Sarah and Drake took Parker to the Children's museum.
  
Grandpa and Janie both crashed for a long nap.  Christa headed to the grocery store for supplies as she and David have dinner duty.

David and Logan had a great day and got back later due to the road conditions around the Alta area.




David and Christa made pasta for dinner, which was yummy.  We've been so lucky with all the meals, thanks everyone!!

Evening....

Night Night!!!

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