hot and cold

after a relaxing and work-filled Christmas-time, the time came for me to take a break. this year was different because for the first time i did not have a 3 week break from school. i guess it was time i entered the "real" world. so after working everyday but Christmas - i left for a 12 day adventure. 6 days in florida - 6 days in michigan.

the first half of my trip i "worked." my U-16 Nike Girls Team participated at the Disney Showcase in Orlando, FL. soccer never really seems like work to me. lots of time and energy spent but i love it. even though the girls did not advance out of their bracket, the experience proved educational. through my involvement with the Colorado Rush, i have benefited from excellent coaching and continue to learn much. overall...time well spent in sunny, hot (two 80 degree days) florida.

the second half. i flew from sunny, humid florida to overcast, rainy michigan. but what awaited me there was better than anything i could have hoped for in florida. my sisters, parents, and the CUTEST kids you have ever seen. Austin, Tori, Logan, and Madi picked me up from the airport. 6 days later, with only 3 exursions outiside of the house (one without the kids), it was time to come home.

what a great way to spend 12 days. i was sad to leave but could not help being ready to come home. to head west. to wake up and view the beautiful rocky mountains. they did not disappoint. i have come to love Colorado's hot and cold weather. 79 degrees on Christmas day and 36 degrees on Jan. 8th...what more could i ask for? maybe four cute kids... (pictures to follow)