Our first family mini vacation

After a rather busy Christmas, we were more than happy to accept our friends, Veronica and Adam's invitation to go spend a few quiet days with them in Winter Park. They were there with their new baby Mateo for a week.

So, after 1/2 day of lazing around on Boxing Day, we spent about 1.5 hrs packing and off we went. Tyler still has much to learn to become part of our 1 carry-on item family member as he ended up with 3 bags(though he argues that the breast pump bag and diaper bag shouldn't be counted as his travel bags) and 1 gym mat.


Lunch at Base Camp Bakery

We were in Winter Park for a total of 1.5 days. On the first day, although we had good intentions to go do something active like snow-shoeing, the cold 15 F temperature did manage to put a damper on my enthusiasm. So, after a good lunch at a local bakery(though not so good service), Veronica and I convinced the guys(and Bailey the dog) to go for a snow-shoe hike, while she and I sat in the warm cozy cabin with our precious ones. Adam and Alan of course had a great time in the woods.

That night after a delicious dinner of cajun rice and sausage, Adam showed us how we can make our millions playing in Las Vegas by teaching us how to play Crabs and Black Jack. It was fun!! Alan, obviously not cut out for gambling, was bankrupt twice before we retired for the night!


Guess who's the Loser?

The next morning, after a hearty breakfast and Tyler was still sleeping, I finally got enough courage to conquer the cold. Alan and I set out for a short snow shoe hike. It was lovely to be out in the fresh snow and crisp air. The tree were covered in pristine white snow and it was so quiet all around. Reminds me of how nice it is to be outdoors again!!!


Alan, Bailey and I enjoying a nice hike thru the woods.

We got back to cabin to find Tyler all contented on Mateo's swing. After a quick lunch, we started packing up and left the Contos' to enjoy the quiet cabin on their own.

We had a really great time and Tyler, apart from freezing the first night and getting stuck under the table on the 2nd night(sneaky way of convincing us to let him sleep with us), had a great time sharing play things with Mateo. And we as over zealous parents, took great pleasure in taking pictures of them!