Columbus

We had 5 magnificent days in Columbus, OH getting acquainted with our 3 week old 3rd grandchild Oliver. And what fine little fellow he is.

Granny Moon thinks so too

Seems to be favourite position.  With legs as long as this, we must be looking at a Tour de France winner or cross country skier

A break for Mum and restoration to pole position ( for a few precious moments ) for Pan

1st session in sole charge about to begin

.... and pretty pleased with ourselves we were

Looks like a bit of multitasking here.  Not sure it was though!

A great visit it was, combining a lot of music , some chess, good breakfasts at local favourites and of course a lot of cuddles which will have to do us till April. Hopefully they'll take a week with us in early April en route for their big move to Corvallis, OR where they take up new jobs with Oregon State University.

Back midweek to Snowmass with just enough time to try out new snowboard ( a rocker which hopefully will reduce the nose dives in the powder ) , a skin up to Gwyns, and a session with Gaby encouraging his violin playing. We had promised him we'd watch Black Beauty with him if he managed to read the book which we had taken out of the library for him a week earlier. He did ! Major progress.

Now back to work with the busiest time of the year coming up for us both. And likely to continue busy till end of season on April 20. Fantastic snow base , so should be good.