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Mt. Bachelor

Preston's busy time is in the middle of February so Callie and I decided to leave town and head to the mountains. Unfortunately it ended up not being the best time to leave town but we made the best of it. I was a bit nervous about the 6-8 hour car ride ahead of us but we bummed a ride with Grandma and Grandpa and Callie was a star the whole ride - having me in the back with her I am sure helped.
The week started off a bit chaotic - the Jones, Sarions, and Sinclairs joined us. Maybe not the best nights of sleeping for some but all the kids had a blast! Mom was a trooper and took all 6 kids for a day so that everyone could go skiing (not quite sure how she did it). Everyone left on Tuesday and Callie got some one on one time with Grandma and Grandpa (I think she is now going through withdrawal).
Ready for the long car ride....
 Sunglasses....check!
The clan - all the kids are at a perfect age! They had a blast together.

Bennett, Maeve, and Maya attempted to try skiing on the first day - let's just say, it wasn't successful for anyone involved!
 Our first day of skiing was absolutely beautiful! Blue skies and perfect snow. Amy and Dad and I quickly hurried up to enjoy the summit before it closed. 
 You really can't beat the view from the top
 While Amy was hurrying to take the kids home, the rest of us enjoyed some great runs while we were waiting for her to come back. 
  I really appreciated all the time Mom gave up to take care of the kids so when everyone else left, Callie and I headed to the park so that mom and dad could have a nice, kid free, lunch in Bend. 
 Getting ready to go swimming - Callie loved the pool. Every time we got in the car, she would say "pool?"
 The three little girls enjoying a book together
 This picture totally cracks me up! It totally looks like Callie and Laurel are standing there having a conversation. Plus, just look at Clara - Ha! So cute!
 Poor mom was stuck at the house with 6 kids, here we are enjoying a nice drink on the mountain
 Swimming with Grandpa. We hit a different pool once everyone left and it was awesome! Callie could walk in it and jump and I didn't have to hold her the whole time. She had a blast. 
 Playing in the fountains
 This picture makes her look like such a big girl


We hit the Stonehenge on the way home to stretch our legs. A much needed break!

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