First day of xmas holidays

We're not cold; we are just enjoying lunch.Sam and Lars on the slopes together after a few years hiatus. They had so much fun, especially when stuck on the broken lift for 45 minutes listening to the people two chairs back singing Christmas carols to pass the time.
The view at the top when the fog cleared for a few precious minutes.

Winter Solstice

I threw a Winter Solstice party which was a bust in terms of guests-- only three people came, but fantastic content wise. We did a snowshoe hike which was supposed to be by the light of the full moon, but it was cloudy. Still, very gorgeous. Then we came back and ate the white chicken chili I had made. Pictures:

The night sky. Those are not stars but snow on the lens. That blob in the middle is the full moon.