we got yer olympics right here

We spent President's Weekend (and Valentine's Day) in Vermont. The person who had the most fun was probably Seal Pup 1.0. He spent a day in ski school for 3 and 4 year olds.
He had a really great time. So great, in fact, that we acquired a pair of skis for him for the next ski season. Not being one who spends time on the slopes, I can't find the joy in all of this, but Papa is excited at the prospect of having someone to ski with. But SP1.0 needs to get a little better first, lest he knock Papa down, unapologetically.

We had fun watching the kid have fun. SP2.0 is already strategizing ways to convince us to let him ski next season, which would work out best if he would actually learn to talk, but there you are.

SP1.0 can't wait to go back to Smuggler's Notch (or anywhere, really), to ski again.


And for those who don't ski, Vermont is also home to something else. Ben and Jerry's.
We took a ton of pictures, the fun ones are up in flickr!

we do actually celebrate birthdays, really

So last month, Papa had a birthday. He isn't really into the whole, "hey, I was born X number of years ago, let's celebrate it!" But since I am, and the kids have recognized the obvious advantages in being celebratory about one's birth, we shove birthday cheer Papa's way once a year and he is forced to accept it.

He still won't actually choose a real cake though. I think cakes baked from boxed cake mixes from a baker who can produce so much awesomeness (ohai, I am really humble) is such a raw deal; but, he likes cakes from boxed mixes. I don't understand it, and a less secure baker would be hurt, I am just confused (and am really excited about the stellar cake I am certain Pup 1.0 is going to select, because when it comes to culinary selection, he does not dissapoint).

There were lots of presents. I like presents...so do the pups, which is why we got so many things. We tried to make them useful things, because Papa doesn't get so excited about kitchy uselessness (which would really make the whole gift-giving thing so much easier and funner, I think; but, I like a challenge).

It was fun to celebrate another year of life. Lots of photo fun in flickr!