Spring Break Ski Trip

March 2006
Breckenridge, Colorado Ski Vacation with the Francis Family:

Lillie and Alex had great time in ski school. Both were skiing well at the end of the trip. They were not ready to leave the slopes at the end of the trip. We made time to sled, build a snow man and take a sleigh ride to an old miners' cabin for dinner theater!




The girls loved the Can Can girl at the cabin.

Thank you Diane, Scott , and Alex for joining us. Miss the snow already.

Somerville Lake Tent Camping

What a great weekend. Lillie's school has a "fall break" , so we took advantage of the extra time and went tent camping at Rocky Creek park on Somerville Lake with our good friends, the Overbys. Bravely choosing a "primitive" campsite, we had chili and cornbread, hot dogs and s'mores-- all cooked on the open fire! We pitched our tents lakeside and had a blast skipping rocks, and collecting kindling for the fire. We all slept great in our sleeping bags --even baby Ashlyn!

The weather was perfect. What a blessing. We even survived a late night visit from a skunk! Thanks to Chris's superb rock throwing talent, we were able to chase him out of our camp trash bag just in time. Phew! We awoke refreshed and ready for slow brewed coffee, breakfast tacos, and a nature hike.

We weren't completely roughin' it, however; we had to chuckle at the all the kids perched on the beautiful lake shore staring at the portable DVD player! But don't worry, it didn't take long for them to figure out the better view.

Thank you Lisa, Landon, Dylan, Megan and Ashlyn for another memorable family adventure!

Triathlon Season

Lillian Places 3rd in Kids Tri

Isn't she awesome?!? Swim, bike, run. What a powerhouse. We're so proud of her. Waking up at 0'dark thirty, diving into ice cold water followed by a heart pumping bike ride , finishing with a jelly-legged sprint!


USA sanctioned triathlons begin at age 7 and what a career beginning for Lillie! She started the season late at the end of the kid tri series of races, but quickly improved her time with each race. Her last one was a 3rd place win. How cool are those sunglasses???!!

Lillie will continue her year round swim team training with Fleet (remember she placed 4th in breaststroke at the Allstars Invitational!!). She also gets in a track run with mom and dad each week. Anna Kate and Ellie Lou are also running the track.


And like daughter, like father...Chris enjoyed competing in another year of triathlons with his all girl fan club--the only thing that would make him smile after swimming ice cold water. It was a fun season; however, Lillie keeps asking Daddy why he doesn't ever get to stand on the podium after his races??? :)