Winter Break 2011

I'm horribly sorry for the temporary hiatus.  I left my memory card reader at school-home and didn't have it.  I wish I would have so I could have shared all of the awesomeness that was winter break! So instead, you'll get a lot of pictures in one post! Hooray!

Nothing is better than reading by the Christmas tree.  It's so peaceful.  I wish all year involved pretty lights, warm socks, and a good book.  

I got to see one of my best friends who goes to school way too far away from me.  We had our traditional Zorbaz date in DL.  What I would do without her, I have no idea.  I love that friendships can  just pick up right where they leave off, no matter what.  Conversation is a lovely thing.  

Then, I got on a plane and went to Denver! Huzzah! I had been looking forward to that trip since May. I'm a planner, what can I say?  Plane rides are awesome.  I have no idea why I like them.  I think I must be abnormal considering the amount of people who dislike flying. 

Denver led to Breckenridge.  What is Colorado without spending time on the mountain?  It was a fantastic two days.  The first day happened to be my birthday! Whoo! Best birthday ever.  Spending it with my older brother was amazing. I'm so glad I got the chance to go out and visit him for a week. 

The mountains were amazing.  This was towards the top of my first black diamond.  Mind you, I did the black diamond on my fourth time skiing EVER! It was an accident but I'm glad that I did it.  I only fell twice on it, accounting for all of my falls that day.  Whoo!

Again, mountains.  There's nothing better.  Minnesota is boring in comparison.  

I have no idea what this was supposed to be.  I'm pretty sure I fell... and Nate saw it as a perfect photo opportunity.  I'm glad his friend could help make the picture.  

The three of us together. This is a photo that commemorates the best birthday ever.  I can't imagine doing anything better, and with better people.  

Second day skiing.  Seriously, the background is unbelievable.  I *really* did not want to come back to MN. 

Sunset wrapping up my birthday on the mountain.  

This is the best energy drink on the face of the planet. It is only sold in Colorado.  So, Nate filled my suitcase with a supply.  Seeing him and getting more Go Fast are definite excuses to go back to Colorado.  

Overall, break was amazing.  I did get my wisdom teeth out on my first real day of break. It was horrible but I'm glad that it's over with.  I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my first winter break of college.  Hopefully Colorado will remain an annual trip.  Or perhaps become my new home? 

I hope you all had a lovely three weeks and a great break!