We had our first snow of the season Thursday night and we woke up to a skating rink. My parents planned a family trip to a Sun Valley overnighter at the Sun Valley Lodge for our Christmas gifts this year. We got the car loaded for our trip and started to head for school but the roads were insanely slick. We were sliding going 5 MPH. I was bound and determined to go to work but after barely making it up a slight hill in a neighborhood and as we were approaching a busy downhill I turned left and headed back home. I think we would have hit a car or run off the road trying to get to school. I called my VP and told him I couldn't come in. I was crying and it was super embarrassing but he was very nice and said he had me covered. I then called all of the kids' schools and said they wouldn't be at school because of the roads. We bought this van in February and maybe it has terrible tires. I have no idea. I am going to a tire shop after school tomorrow to check it out. I do need to be able to drive to work and get my kids to school...
I called my mom and said I couldn't make it to Sun Valley and she understood as she hates bad roads more than anyone I know. My brother Hart asked if it would help if we caravaned and I said it would not. Then I got a text from Gabe and Christy offering to take both of their cars up and fit my family with them. They were leaving early but since we didn't go to school that day it didn't matter. We jumped in with them and made it to Sun Valley after all. I was SO glad I didn't have to drive in my van. It wouldn't have made it! The Sun Valley Lodge is SO pretty and the location and grounds are incredible. It was decked out for Christmas and it had the best ambiance. The rooms were SO NICE! Later we went to dinner at Smoky Moutain Pizza that night and later hit the outdoor swimming pool/hot tub. The hotel had a giant room where we were able to gather and chat for the evening. The little kids got creative and started playing Hide and Go-seek in the room. The next day we walked around the shops and got some pastries for breakfast. We packed up and headed home. It was a quick trip but it was really fun. The kids had a great time and I'm sure it will be a great memory for all of us. I'm glad Gabe and Christy helped us get there!
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| I love puppy cuddles while I watch TV. It's my favorite thing! |
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| Gabby painted the most incredible ornaments. She's so talented! |
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| Cute pond in front of the hotel with ducks and swans. |
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| The Sun Valley Crew |
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| Awesome room for us to chat and hang. |
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| We went for a cold morning walk. |
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| Blurry pic of Smoky Mountain Pizza |
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| I love this pic! |
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