Snow Shoing, Skiing- Colorado

Last week we went to Colorado to visit my brother, who is working as a ski instructor at Copper Mountain.

On Sunday we went snow shoeing. Boy, was that an adventure. If you have never done it, I recommend it. Don't let the instant failure keep you from trying. Once you get the hang of it, and learn how to balance your weight on the shoe, it can be great fun. We found a great place to snow shoe. It was actually on a golf course, but you would never know, considering the feet of snow covering the ground.
I ended up loving it, although I wasn't so sure at first. It did get a bit frustrating when you would walk a few steps and find that you had sunk in snow up to your hips. Eventually though, we got it down and ended up walking quite a distance. :)

The next day,as  if our legs weren't already sore enough, we went skiing on the mountain where my brother works. I L.O.V.E skiing. I am not fantastic at it, but I sure do enjoy it! My brother is a great teacher and gave me a bunch of tips to help me improve. That pictures (above) was taken from the top of mountain (almost the top). After a full day of skiing, we were exhausted. Except my brother who is used to skiing 6 days a week.

All in all it was a GREAT trip! We weren't there for nearly long enough, but I'm glad I got to see my brother! It is so gorgeous out there. It takes my breath away every time I visit.

*film pictures will be posted, once developed. I promise :)
            -Maddy K.

It's Just Great

My mom and I drove down to Sarasota on Friday to join my aunts and Grandma to celebrate my Grammy's 81st birthday...

Going to the beach in February adds a whole different aspect to Florida. It's different, but in a lot of ways the same. You wake up to find the waves continually rolling in like they always have, the sun welcoming the day, the wind making the trees dance... it's all the same. The only difference is waking up and not knowing if you will wear a bathing suit or a sweatshirt down to the beach.
Now, this Georgia girl that has been stuck under a heap of clouds the past few weeks has been desperate for a peek at the sun. I lay there, basking in the sun, smothered in sunscreen, dreaming the day away, and enjoyed every second of the quiet. It's just great.

*pictures to come :)

A Sister to Love

The beautiful, wonderful, creative, adventurous, loving, sister of mine has packed up and moved out. After 15 memorable years of living with her, she is off, out into the real world of college, and away from home. Through the times of being her 'baby doll', making movies, riding bikes, sneaking a peak at Christmas presents, singing really loud in the car, and vacationing, we were together weather we liked it or not. I played the part of a 'little sister' all too well, as she played the part of a big sister even better. She taught me how to swing by myself, how to tie-die without being a perfectionist, how to dance like no one is watching, how to live like there is no tomorrow, to stop caring what people think, to eat the best part first, and so much more.
I thank God that He put us in the same family, and that I got to spend my life with her, and enjoy every moment. I thank God that He gave me a sister that is madly in love with Him. I thank God that I have a sister to love, and to love me.
I love you Mack!!

I miss them...

Okay, So another exciting thing coming up is that I am going to Colorado for a week and a half! YES! The day that I leave from the Edge, my parents are picking me up at camp and we are driving, yes DRIVING 25 long hours to Colorado! But it will be worth it! Not only do I get to see my brother and sister, who are working out there for the summer and I haven't seen in forever, but I also will get to go hiking, white water rafting, celebrate my birthday, and have a lot of neat opportunities to take some pictures that I will also have to share with you. :) I am pumped!

So, since I will be away from my computer for a long time I will try to update my blog and keep you posted on my travels from my phone. I can't type as much, but it is better than nothing! Can't wait to show you pictures!
Have a great summer!!~ Maddy