Deer Valley

Last week I had the incredible opportunity of going to Deer Valley, Utah and being a extra set of hands/babysitter for three precious families. The trip was AWESOME, to say the least! When my plane landed in Salt Lake City it was snowing! Such a change from the 86 degree weather when I left Birmingham! A much welcomed change; however because I basically have missed winter in the south. Spending all but 5 days of the month of January in the Caribbean left me missing cold weather just a bit! I arrived late Sunday night and hit the ski slopes bright and early Monday morning!

Apparently these families are the best vacation planners in the world because during first 2 days of the trip, Deer Valley had the best snow of all season! Much to my surprise, after not skiing for 7 years I could still manage. Now I would still consider myself an advanced beginner, thus I stuck to the green and a few blue slopes but I couldn't have enjoyed it more!!! In fact, I actually improved my skiing a little bit. I've alway been a "pizza" skier which is the most basic skill level, but this trip I challenged myself and tried to become a "French fry" skier. If you don't ski these terms are foreign, but if you do you can laugh at how pathetic it is that I'm 24 and just learning "French fries." Anywho, I would now venture to say that I'm an official French fryer haha. That sure doesn't mean I was tackling the black diamonds but the last afternoon our last run was the longest on the mountain, 2 miles and a double blue and by the grace of God I didn't fall and break my neck!

I loved getting to spend time with each of the 8 kiddos and their parents. To see each of the children's personalities and giftings truly blessed me. God has great things in store for each of them, each and every kid so different and unique! Praise God for personality and creating each of the in His image. Each and every one of them has something to bring to this world that no one else can share! I pray that as they grow older that the walk with Him and seek His kingdom first!

Now for a few incredible pics of the trip!!