flashback :: u penn reunion

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a beautiful Japanese maple tree

japanese maple bark and moss

isn’t this gorgeous?  i was visiting a friend back east and spotted this stunning and massive tree. they used to have two trees, but one drowned by an underground irrigation issue.  tragic. wow.  these leaves are so pretty.  they’re smaller than your typical maple. and look at this moss and the flowers that are resting [...]

a cold day on the slopes

old school Vail gondola at top of magic carpet

li’l G hit ski school today. it was cold. this mommy felt guilty. but mommy was proud that he finally mastered ‘pizza’ and got to ride on the chairlift for the first time! with gusts up to 20 mph, i was shivering just watching! but he’s tough. and he earned his ice cream! here’s a [...]

Austria Haus :: Vail, CO

Vail man hole

i love the mountains….i have a big spot in my heart for it even though i grew up a beach girl. ever since the first time Uncle Mac invited us to ski in Tahoe, i’ve been hooked. this spring break, i had the chance to bring li’l G to Vail for the first time.  i’ve [...]