Where Did Winter Go?

Okay, so here we are at the end of February and I somehow missed winter?  After planning for Max's retirement, etc.  I assumed when they were over, I would get me life back.  Didn't happen.  High school soccer consumes our winter.
Payton position is forward and was a starter.  She made a real impact to them making it to semi-finals for state playoffs.  It was a great season!

Here are a few pictures: 

 These two pictures made the paper.   Fun stuff! 

 The parents lined the streets before leaving to Phoenix for one of the playoff games. We made personal posters and cheered them off.
 Landon got up early on a Saturday morning to cheer his sister on.  Well... maybe not cheer, but he did hold the sign.)  :)

Max made his own sign!  So artistic. And sooooo to the point! :)

 Randy and Jeanette stopped by on their way back to Arkansas.  We went to the zoo and the Gem Show. 

 I was practicing my selfie skills, but Payton took over.  Thankfully. 

Payton posing with baby Dumbo.
 Landon couldn't take off school.  College isn't as flexible. Unfortunately. :(

 Our family ran a 5K with our church.  The money went to a school for orphans in Peru.
  I am not a runner, but I have to say it was invigorating and the weather was perfect!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE AZ winters. 

 Speaking of great AZ winters.  We just returned from our yearly ski trip.  AZ is my favorite place to ski.  I have been fortunate to ski the Alps, CO, NV, NC and NM, but I still prefer AZ.  I know most people would think I am nuts...but it is always about the weather for me.  And skiing in the high 50's is what I call perfecto!
As you can see, Landon is in a turtleneck. No coats, face masks or layers upon layers of clothing.
Great skiing for me is feeling my toes.  :)

 Payton has taken up snow boarding.
She is a great skier, so as a beginner snowboarder....she had her moments of missing her skis. :)

 Now that Max is retired, he is growing this beard thing.  I do not like it, but he claims it is only for a short while.
Ugh, I miss my clean cut military man. 

We took Payton's best friend, Shelby, with us.
 It was her first time skiing and she did great job.