Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Vail 2013

 Definitely one of the great things of 2013!
It was an amazing spectacular vacation with my family!
Vail, Colorado was such a special vacation for the Pepin's!
A lot of firsts and a lot of fun!
Some priceless moments that will be forever special memories!
Vail made us all love the Snow and Cold! I know...quite Surprising
but a delightful change for us Florida Friends and Beach Goers!!
Come Ski with me on a few of our Trip Highlights....and I mean a few...
We took several Videos and over 250 Pictures! Let the Good Times Roll!!!



The Village and the Hotels were so quaint!
The mountains with snow...were just so beautiful!
Everywhere you look was an amazing scape of Mountains!
As we landed in Colorado....Brooks said "Mommy look
there are mountains with Snow!!!" It was so priceless
and such an exciting moment for all of us!!


The boys couldn't wait to touch and play with the Snow!


Snow Angels were a First Priority!!


Brooks getting ready for Skiing!
Getting all of our Ski Equipment!
So excited for what's to come!


We had such a great time in the Vail Village!
The boys just fell in love with the Snow!
It was so fun to see their eyes light up as they played in Snow!!


The Slopes!
Oh the Slopes!
Super Fun!
This little run was at the Gondola and the Lift right by our Hotel.
Such an exciting Sport and so fun! What a great experience!!


Tubing was our first adventure as we got to Vail!
Oh what fun...we all had as a family! 
It was super fast and super fun!
We all screamed and laughed and flew down
 the mountain in our tubes!!


My guys riding the Gondola up the mountain!!


Brody was so easy going and so happy to 
just enjoy the life of Vail!
All smiles as he sits in a Ski Chair in the Village!!


My guys playing in the Snow one morning!
Making Snow Men and Snow Ball Fights!
Such a bundle of Snow Fun!!
We were so blessed and fortunate that the weather
was nothing short of spectacular in Vail. 
It Snowed 3 times while we were Vacationing!
Loved it all!!


Sunny and Gorgeous on the Snowy Slopes of Vail!
Mike is coming down the Slope on his Snowboard
in a Red Jacket...he was the only veteran Ski Goer in our Family!
Brooks, Brody, and myself all signed up for Ski School for this trip!


The Boys Ski School!
They looked so adorable in the Ski Gear...and little Tiny Ski's!!
Brooks was a HUGE Fan...Brody thought it was good....but not great!!
Brooks was into the Sport of it....Brody was into the fun of it!!


My Big Guy Brooks 
just looking as adorable as ever in his Vail Ski Gear!!
Brooks was all about the entire experience!
3 Days of Ski School....last day he Ski down the Green Slopes
with a bit of help from his Grandpa!!
Great Job Brooks!!


That's my handsome Snowboarder and my little Brody!!


Pepin's Out in Vail Village for Dinner!


Grandpa and Nana all Smiles!
Vail is Good Times!!


Just completely 100% Feeling Vail!
Love that Brody!!


1 Day of Ski School ...and I am ready for some Greens!
Or so I am thinking! Let's hit the Slopes!
So much fun with my hubby...


Can't get enough of Skiing and it's Snowing!
Ellen and I having an amazing day in Vail!


Mike jumped right back into the Slopes with his Snowboard!


Grandpa and Nana Tearing it up on the Slopes!!


Us!


The Vail Villages were so spectacular at 
night ...all decked out with Christmas Twinkle Lights!
So so quaint...I truly felt the Winter Charm!!


Quick break from the Slopes!


My Sweet Boys all Smiles in Vail Village


My Birthday Boy Brooks...looking so grown up!


Adorable Mike at the Tavern ....loved how 
everyone meets at the bottom of the Slopes
for a little drink after Skiing!


This was a beautiful day in Vail...
Sunny and Crisp in Snow!
I love these little boys!!


One of the Greatest Family Vacations Ever!
Truly Enjoyable for All!
So thankful for all these great memories!!
Looking forward to the next time!!

Great Moments of 2013!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Seven is Here!

3-13-13

 
A very Special Birthday 
this year as we celebrated in the Snow!
It is hard to believe that 7 years ago you 
were placed in my arms to change our lives forever
as we stared at you with pure amazement!
A Gift from God! Part me, part Mike, yet all you!!
Love took on an entirely selfless
and unbelievable all- encompassing  meaning!
I vow to love and nurture you to my best and love you forever!!
Brooks, my son, today I celebrate you! 
For all that you are and all that you will become!
But most of all I thank you for making me a mommy!
Your Mommy! I am so proud of you!!
Happy Birthday Big Buddy!!
I love you!!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Movie and Popcorn

 It was a 7th Birthday Celebration 
for my Big Boy Brooks!
It was quite an adorable little Celebration
with an All American Movie and Popcorn Date
with Brooks' Best Friends!!


Welcome to the Show!!
Featuring Wreck-It Ralph!!


As always for me it is the little details that make me smile!
This was a Cool Pennant that I made for Brooks
with his name on it in the Party Colors of Yellow, Red, and Black!!
I loved it ....it was full of Character as it was strung on fun Big White Globe Lights!!


Here is the Pennant up close....loving this Color Combo with the Clips!


Every Movie Date has it's Treats!
This Birthday Date was no different!
It was super cute to see how excited the kids were to 
hit the Concession Stand before Movie Time!!!
I had created a Concession Stand with so many Yummy Treats!!
Birthday Popcorn, Butter Popcorn, Twizzlers, Starbursts, and M&M's!
So much more...I have to admit....I loved having some Treats!!!


The Concession Stand was so festive with 
Movie's Favorite Treats! I had little Brown Craft Paper
Bags to scoop the Kids Favorite Snacks in for Movie Time!!


The Concessions


These are the Movie Trays for the Kids to put all their Treats in!
Best Find for this Party! The Card Board Trays were
really Cute...in Red with the Coca-Cola Logo..
it coordinated great with the Party!
I got them for free from the Movie Theater!!!


I gave the Kids a choice of Buttered Popcorn and
Birthday Popcorn....you must try Birthday Popcorn!
It was such a hit! It was so easy to make...
Popcorn with Melted White Candy Melts and Sprinkles!
So pretty and so yummy!!


My Birthday Boy Brooks


Brooks was so excited about the Big Movie
on the Big Screen with all his Best Friends!!


Brooks with his Best Meme and his Best Brother!


The Boys were all about the Concessions!
How much can we put in our Trays!!!


The Popcorn Cake Pops!! So so so Cute!
This was my inspiration for the Party!


Perfect for the Party!
And oh so Yum!!


"Thanks for Popping In!"
Favors were Popcorn and Candy in a Popcorn Bucket!
Such a Fun Party....simple and perfect for a 7th Birthday!!

"Pop!"