Long story short:  Sloan threw my phone in the toilet over a week ago.  I hadn’t backed up my phone for over a week, so I lost a bunch of information and photos I had taken.  Lesson learned:  back your phone up and never leave the toilet seat up for any reason.  Als0 – I told the tech at Apple what actually happened (instead of fabricating some ridiculous lie) and he gave me a FREE brand new phone.  It pays to be honest, kids.  I can’t stay mad at her, though.  She’s too sweet to me – she had no idea what she did was devastating and terrible.

Sloan is happiest when she’s outside.  It’s a fact.  Since the weather has been gorgeous the past few weeks, we’ve been spending a lot of time outside.  We’ve been going on a lot of runs on the Legacy Trail also.  It’s a win-win for both of us.  She gets a solid 30+ minutes outside, with the wind in her hair, and I get a workout in.

 I’ve been on an organization kick lately.  My bathroom cabinets being my main objective.  I’ve cleaned out nearly 18 drawers in various rooms in the house.  It’s the weirdest form of stress relief for me.  Also, I realized I don’t need to buy shampoo, body wash, or travel sized ANYTHING for…a while. 

Saturday I had a bunch of returns to do – and I brought along Zach and Sloan with me down to Fashion Place.  We dined at – where else?  Hot Dog on a Stick, of course.  Sloan went for her broccoli/apple pouch instead.  Later that night we had a Date Night at my brother’s house.  My family and I are going on a vacation in less than two months and we’ve been doing a lot of planning.  My mom organized this big themed dinner and even made us name tags.  I guess I am more like her than I thought…?It’s been a good mail week at our house.  Sloan’s Easter dress finally made an appearance and my friend at Alder hooked us ALL up.  Hats, tanks, even a shirt for Sloan – most of this stuff I designed, which is always fun to see in person.  Zach’s stoked about his free hats and I can’t wait until cooler weather again to wear my half-zip jacket. 

Speaking of organization, our family room has turned into something I have tried to avoid for the last few months: Toy Central.  In an attempt to keep it looking less cluttered – I bought a new toy box, which I am IN LOVE WITH.  Who knew they made such gorgeous pieces of furniture for TOYS?Monday we went out to eat with Mark and Jeanene for my [late] birthday.  We dined at Market Street and they joined us afterwards at our house.  Sloan loves her Mimi and Papa.  She also loves halibut, which we discovered at dinner.

Wednesday we drove up to Fruit Heights to see our newest niece:  Quinn.  Chad and Rachael had her Monday and she is a little TINY piece of heaven.  That makes baby number 27 for the Henderson grandchildren.  Also, Sloan had her first encounter with a bird.  I think they make her as nervous as they do me.

Zach surprised me one afternoon with flowers [I love tulips of any kind] and Cutler’s sugar cookies.  I think Sloan enjoyed the flowers even more than I did!

Thursday evening we left to drive up to Targhee for our annual Henderson ski trip.  We left at the perfect time.  No rush hour and a little after nap time for Sloan.  It made the 5 hour drive fly by.

We arrived late and as soon as we hauled the stuff up to our room and put Sloan down for bed – we did the exact same nightly ritual as last year:  binge watched the House of Cards on Netflix.

The next morning Sloan was up bright and early, ready to hit the slopes.  The bunny hill at Targhee is A LOT steeper than the one she is used to at home.  Surprisingly, it didn’t phase her.  She loved every second – clapping, high-fiving, and singing to herself as she cruised down the hill.

We even ran into some of her cousins on their way up on the lift.  Sloan’s looking at their skis, like “Why do they have TWO snowboards on?”

She was not thrilled when it was time to take her in for a nap.  I am telling you, though: snowboarding wears her right out.  She logged some serious hours snoozing in her cozy cot.  I stayed inside while Zach snowboarded with his family.  I finished a book I’ve been working on since our anniversary trip last year and got to eat Mike and Ikes.  Another win-win.

In the afternoon we let Sloan hang with her Mimi and Zach and I went out on a few runs together.  Every time that I snowboard for the first time of the season, I forget how much I love it.  It was so fun skiing all together with Zach’s family and spending some time with Zach.

The next day was the same.  This time Mimi and Papa joined us for Sloan’s morning shred sesh.  She did even better on this day…but maybe it was because she had a bigger audience?

After Sloan woke up from her nap – Zach and I went out again while Sloan stayed with Mimi.  We are so lucky to have Jeanene.  She is so sweet with Sloan – and Sloan LOVES spending time with her.

After we got back we showered up and went out to dinner at the lodge.  It was an adults only dinner [except baby Max and Sloan] and the food was great.

The next morning we woke up to snow – lots of it!  This awesome company, Broko Bindings, sent all three of us a pair of binding plates that rotate.  It’s a super cool concept.  Sloan and Zach got to do another test run up at Targhee.  Even in a snow storm, she’s as happy as ever to be on her snowboard.

Afterwards we went inside so we could get some lunch and Sloan could take a nap.

Lori and I were assigned dinner that night – so we cooked up some grub while Max zonked out in one of Mimi and Papa’s spare bedrooms.

The next day, when we packed up to leave, we woke up to some serious snow.  We were grateful the storm didn’t come until the day we left, it would have been a white-out on the mountain!  Driving home was gorgeous – the trees covered in powder is something I will never tire of.  I love Targhee and the Tetons, it is all so beautiful.

As soon as we drove out of the snow storm, Sloan zonked out.  She looks too much like me when she sleeps, poor thing [double chin, mouth ajar]…

We made it home safe and sound – and in record time.  With only one bathroom break/lunch break/diaper change, we’d say that’s our best journey home from Targhee to date.

Thank you Hendersons for another fun family ski trip.  We love spending time together on the slopes!