Sledding by Mt. HOOD

For the past 3 years Matt and I have been going to Mt. Hood to go sledding with the kids on Presidents Day. My brother, sister, and Dad joined us with their families and we had a great time. We woke up to beautiful weather. The sun was shining and and the skies were blue! Matt had organized the kids snow gear the night before. We woke the kids up early in the morning and fed them biscuits, ham, eggs, and orange juice. They were so excited! My Dad had called the night before at 5pm and said that he was going to bring his dog Zip and join us on the mountain. We had a very fun day. Here is a blog full of many pictures of our day on Mt. Hood!!

My Dad eating breakfast with the kids on Monday morning.

When we arrived we began to unload all of the snow gear. Here is Madalyn waiting for Matt to give her the warm bibs.

This was Megan and R.J.'s first time joining us. We all lined up our cars right by each other and got dressed.

Matt, the kids and I standing in the parking lot with Mt. Hood in the background.

All the kids standing in the parking lot and waiting for the green light to go up to the hill to sled.

Me, Megan and Carda

Hayden was fearless when he went down the hill. He loved every minute of this day.

Dad, Matt and Carda laughing at the kids as they were flying down the hill.

My brother Matt getting ready to let go of my Dad as he went down the hill for the first time.

My Dad and I.

Paige and Rachel didn't want to go down the mountain at all. They just stood with me at the top of the hill eating snow.

Aunt Carda getting ready to push Bailey down the hill.

My Dad with his little McKenna and Rachel.

Megan and R.J. heading down the hill together.

Hayden, Bailey and Matt.

Mt. Hood

Matt brought two tables and set up a food with every one's help. We had chili dogs, brownies and hot chocolate. Oh so good!!

Paige and McKenna sitting on Princess chairs.

Carter and Jarom relaxing on lawn chairs.

Madalyn and Amanda on camping chairs.

Hayden and I drinking hot chocolate.

Our cars lined up taking an afternoon break from the sledding hill.

I grabbed our camera and started taking pictures of my sister Meg. She allowed me to go nuts and take a ton of pictures. This is only one of them. Thank you Megs!!

McKenna and Meg.

Hayden drinking his Rt. Beer. What a cute kid!

Matt eating his chili dogs.

All of the adults taking a picture in front of the mountain. What a great day!!