International Ice Sculptures in Breckenridge

Hi lovebugs-
This past weekend was The International Ice Sculptures and it took place in Breckenridge. It was by far one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Teams from all over the world come and compete in carving a HUGE block of ice. Lucas and I went one night and took lots of pictures. I do have to say when I was walking around looking at these I thought of everyone back home and how you would love it...especially you Aunt Lisa. :)Enjoy.

Love Love Love,
Chanell

What each group started off with! I big chunk of ice!

This one was called- The Four Elements- Fire, Water, Air, Wind

The New Yorkers sculpted this - Blown Away. I was interacting with it! :)

Surf's Up and LBK posing

This was Breckenridge's - WEEEEEEEE- it is a rollercoaster, just like the mountains are like a rollercoaster

CBS was there

One of my favorites

We saw this and thought of Ashley- she loves cowboys. It was from Minnesota called "Hung UP"

One of my favorites. It was God's Creation

One Step Foward

I loved the eye on the elephant! It was amazing!

"Trunks Optional"

LOL- This is what we do in our spare time...make things out of extra pretzel dough!!!

:)

Smiles

Hey everyone-

Hope all is well tonight. Life is going good out here in CO. It has been pretty warm here in Denver. It snows at night and melts the next morning. It was 57 degrees today. However, I get my share of snow when I visit Lucas! Lately, I just have been working. I have made a few friends and have found my way around. Oliver is great- he is walking now. We still attend music and play and learn classes. Also, we are active members of the Children's Museum and Aquarium in Denver. One night in Breck there was a full moon. So LBK and I decided to take a 2 hour walk. It was an amazing view. With the light from the moon reflecting off the snow, it looked like dusk not midnight. We walked up over a pass and looked down over the town all lite up. It was great. On our way down from the mountain I kept falling. Finally I fell and started to sled down on my butt and yelled back to Lucas, "Meet you at the bottom". :) It was pretty funny. I also made some new girlfriends. One day they took me to the clue sledding hang out. The hill was steep and fast. It was a work out just walking up to the top. Anyways here are some recent pictures. Enjoy.

Love Love Love,
Chanell

2 minute drive from LBK's. One of my favorite spots in Breck. It overlooks the resort and town! Beautiful during the day and night.

The scenery driving up to Breck.

View from LBK's house.

Kelli, Marian, and I sledding!

The hill we went sledding on.

Me reinacting me sliding down the mountain. Itw as fun however it did hurt my butt alittle. ;)

Night view on our midnight full moon walk.

Lucas on our walk.

During our walk

Prepartying at the house one Saturday night

Mikee, Victor, and I

The O man!

Lucas working hard at the Salt Mine! :)

Christmas and New Years!

Hello loves-

I am only posting pictures for this one. Most of you already know I went home for Christmas and was back in Breck for New Years. Hope you enjoyed yourself this holiday season.

Cheers,
Chanell

Christmas Morning!

Christmas with my grandparents

Victor and I on New Years!

Happy New Year LBK!

Amy, her friend, and I!

Doing Wii fitness with Livie over Christmas Break!

Visting!!!!

Amy and I on her 22nd birthday!

Thanksgiving Week!

Hello dearies,
This week, I only worked half a week which was glorious! I got out early on Wednesday and headed up to Breck for the long weekend. Ashley was still here so we got to hang out some more. Lucas, Ashley, and I went on a hike up the mountain at Hoosier Pass. I felt like my lungs were going to collapse (good thing I have two optimistic people hiking with me). Later that night we all hung out back at Lucas's and built a fire and sat around and enjoyed each other's company. It was nice to be with my best friend again. On Thanksgiving, we took Ashley to the airport and headed back up the mountain. Lucas baked his amazing pies all day and we spent Thanksgiving with some of his friends. His friends are professional chefs so the food was fantastic! It was very nice however alittle challenging for me being away from home. I missed the traditional family unity. But all the while it was great to spend the holiday with Lucas in Breck. The weekend was very relaxing. I read alot and knitted by the fire. I only have a few pictures but hope you enjoy. Miss everyone and be home over Christmas!

Lovin' Life,
Chanell

Ashley and I at Hoosier Pass

Lucas gave me a piggy back ride up the mountain because I was exhausted. I'm a lucky woman!

This is my trying to be angry face.
Sibling Love!
Oh look at those muscles!BFF

<3 DISNEY <3

Hi lovebugs,
This week we traveled to Sunny Florida. We stayed in Orlando, just 5 minutes away from Disney. I had my own condo room equipped with a couch, king size bed, bathroom, and kitchen. I felt like a princess! :) They also rented me my own car incase I wanted to do some exploring myself. It was an amazing trip. I had Oliver for half days so I was free to do whatever I wanted the rest of the time. I went to all the Disney parks and other days I slept in and hung around the condo. I took Oliver to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. I went to MGM and Epcot by myself. O loved the dumbo ride. One night Shanna, Walt, O, and I went to Magic Kingdom and watched the fireworks and the light parade. The parents are fantastic. We get along great and I feel really comfortable with them. They treat me great! I am falling in love with Oliver. He is so happy (even though he is teething). He has his moments though! :) I flew back in a after 7 days in Florida and drove up to Breckenridge to visit Lucas and ASHLEY came to Colorado so I got to visit with her. It was so nice to see my best friend! I had to leave the next day though because it was back to work. Hope you enjoy the pictures. :)

Love Life,
Chanell

Mickey waiting for momma and dada to get off a ride!

Nightly ritual...bottle, reading Goodnight Moon, and three kisses.
Fireworks!

The castle all lite up for Christmas. It was beautiful!
Oliver's excited face! We were riding Aladin's Carpet!
Me in front of the castle!
Shanna, Walt, and Oliver
Riding the horsey.
Mickey Land.
O and I!
Riding the train at Downtown Disney one night.
Lego Land! He loved it!
Fountain show at Epcot!

Me at Epcot...it's alittle weird asking someone to take your picture by youself! ;)