the holidays were happy

One of the awesome things about Midway is being able to step into the backyard and immediately begin snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. So that is what we did on Christmas Eve.

With the Smyth cousins at Christmas Eve dinner. The menu of clam chowder and sparkling cider never changes. Nana Bett got the lucky almond! It is also a tradition to go around the table, saying what we were most thankful for that year, as we light a candle at our plate. I always cry. This year I said: my parents, for putting a roof over my head and acting like they'll be sad when we move, for doctors and for medicine, for a good class, and for Jesse. Jesse followed and said he was exceedingly grateful that I got a good class this year.

The all-star cast.

Part of the Christmas Eve festivities include a talent show and acting out the nativity. After some pretty intense auditions, Jesse and I were chosen as the leads this year. We even had a live baby Jesus this year too!

Charlie's talent.

If you are in Midway this winter, check out the ice sculptures at the Zermatt hotel.

They are CrAZy!

On New Year's Eve, I went with Jesse to Kanab where he was counting inventory. (The life of an accountant is so glamorous.) We weren't sure we'd live to see 2010, as we were driving there in the worst blizzard ever, but we did. We were able to squeeze in some sight-seeing in Bryce Canyon and got motivated to make our New Year's resolutions, listening to Randy Pausch's Last Lecture.

And finally: prepare to be amazed at my hidden talent. I just know you'll be impressed.