Ringing in the New Year right!

I ended 2009 in Wisconsin and began 2010 in KY -- the perfect place to begin a year. I took no pics that New Years Eve but had an absolute blast at my sister's house. Other than Poca, I'm not sure there is anywhere I feel more at home or happy. There are always loud noises going on, usually laughing, singing, and playing. I love being there. New Years Day I rushed home to WV and took off with DJ for Davis, WV. Yep, we decided to spend the beginning of 2010 skiing, plus he wanted to because he has to go back to Saudi in a few days. Talk about excited -- it was great to see each other again and great to know we were headed on another adventure trip. As we drove toward Davis, we drove into lots of snow which got us excited for the next day. But when we awoke, we realized that the 20 degrees we were anticipating had dropped to six degrees. It was decision time, and we decided to give the slopes a try regardless of temperature. The sign at Canaan Valley read "Frostbite Warning -- Keep all skin covered". Luckily, DJ had made a pit stop at the Ski Barn and was quickly persuaded to purchase ski goggles and face masks. Good choice.
We spent the entire day looking like this. We were warm though and skied until 8:30 that night. This gives a full view look at the single digit ski ensemble. I knew Meg would enjoy this outfit. Yes, it is hideous, but I was warm!

After a full day of skiing, we were famished so in our regular fashion, we headed to a dining establishment to eat up! I am not a huge fan of pizza joints, but DJ loves this little place called Sariannis (sp?) in Davis so I actually suggested we head there. (quite different from our last Davis trip) I must say the food was outstanding, especially the garlic chips with roasted garlic on them. If you are ever that way, it is a must try for garlic lovers.

The veggie pizza was pretty good too -- loaded with tons of fresh veggies.

The next day we headed to Timberline for skiing. I must admit I didn't enjoy day #2 half as much. Firstly, the temperature was 2 degrees that day and a bit more unbearable. Secondly, I was fitted with a size 9 boot, and I typically wear a 7.5. I felt completely out of control on the slopes for most of the day until I went back in, and the lady told me they had completely fit me wrong and gave me my size. The rest of the day was better, but DJ was much better than I by the end of that day.

Taking a hot chocolate break! After two days of single digit skiing, we felt pretty tough and pretty exhausted.

I had such a great time. Thanks for the trip, DJ. Let's meet next time in Mexico! I'm ready!