While I was forbidden to post pictures of everyone's blue tongues, I have to tell you about the most unusual cake we've ever eaten.  We celebrated Greg's 35th bday while his parents were visiting and his cake choice was a store bought ice cream cake.  Not being part of the purchasing committee, I set my eyes on the bluest cake known to man that when touched, eaten or probably even looked at, turned you all shades of blue.  It reminded me of something from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  The children quickly dubbed it the "blue tongue cake".  Here is a more sane picture from our birthday celebration. 

Other highlights from a week with grandparents were a day of skiing at Snowbasin and eagle watching at a nearby frozen bay of the great Salt Lake.  Being bird enthusiasts, Greg and his parents were thrilled to see dozens of eagles perched on the icy bay. 

Three generations of skiiers! 

Andrew receiving instruction from Greg going down the hill.  He can't wait to go back.

What the girls did all afternoon while the guys skiied.  We did enjoy a ride up the gondola for a nice view from the top and some hot chocolate in the lodge.  Don't get me wrong, Esther was begging to get out there but we ran out of instructors.  Next time, Essie.

Greg, his mom and the kids at Farmington Bay looking for eagles.

Ahhhhhhhhhh - spotted one! 

Now the next set of pictures shows what two kids will do with an extra day with rental skis, a tiny mound of snow in the front yard and no parental supervision!  Actually, we were sitting in the front room watching this unfold ready to intervene if needed.  It was quite entertaining though.  Andrew was trying to give Esther her first "ski lesson", imitatiing all the moves Greg taught him while wearing boots and skis 4 sizes too big for her.  Not surprisingly she nailed it and thought she was hot stuff.  And I'd say she fits the description considering he once decided she was ready for a starter push even before getting the second boot clipped into the ski.  What a pair!?!?!  We even cracked the front door open so we could get audio and well as the visual.  They had no idea we were watching.

Now it's Andrew's turn to show her how it's done!  And yes, he's wearing short sleeves in 35 degree weather - what can we say?  He is really hot-natured!

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Posted by Missy

Looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for sharing the pictures and I hope you are feeling well.

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