One Word, BURRRRRRRR

On the 26th, my family and I headed to Winter Park to get in a day of skiing. Upon waking up, we debated long and hard whether or not to go at all since the forecast was calling for a high of 5˚ and some wind. We finally loaded up the car and drove to Winter Park where we decide that perhaps going out to breakfast was a better idea than skiing when the car thermometer said it was 1˚ out. After a very nice breakfast, The Melameds were on the verge of heading back home when we remembered who we are, The Tough Melameds. We bundled up and headed out for the day. The skiing was fun, the company was great, but it was freaking cold out Mr. Bigglesworth.
My brother and dad getting all bundled up.
My mom always has a smile even when its 3˚ out.
Me with my silver bullet helmet. It sure does keep my head warm.
Since we decided to ski, we were able to meet up with my cousins Molly Rose (not pictured because she was working at the Ski-Depot in Winter Park) and Theresa. The Melameds and Theresa went out for some yummy pizza at Hernando's pizza. Then we headed back to the front range. I am glad I got in one good day of skiing despite the cold temps.

Santa Came Through!!!!

I got a new camera for Christmas. Here are the first three pictures I took with my camera today while skate skiing at Eldora. It was SO beautiful out. I forgot how much I like winter and the sports that go with the season.
Me!! Yes, I am pretending that I am still training for bike racing by wearing my old team jacket.
Here I am getting ready to do a couple loops of Meadows and Phoebe.
Phoebe Snow trail.

Christmas Time in Mexico City

I seemed to have lost my camera, or rather donated it to some lucky Mexican when it most likely fell out of my bag in the center of Coyoacán. So any photos that I post between now and when Santa brings me a new camera will not be my own : (
Here is a picture from the newspaper El Universal of the center of Mexico City yesterday. This picture includes the world's largest ice skating ring, a sledding area, snowman making using man-made snow and a HUGE Christmas tree. All events are free to the public. Since the majority of Mexicans have never seen snow, the center is packed with people curious about how those of us fortunate enough to actually have white Christmases celebrate the season.

Thanksgiving, Birthday, and Christmas Party!!!!

Since most of my friends have never had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner here in Mexico City, I decided that I would cook one for them. Then I figured why not celebrate my birthday too. Oh and how I do love Christmas, why not celebrate that too? Thus came about the Thanksgiving, Birthday, and Christmas Party.
Last night 14 of sat down to a wonderful Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, yams, peas, salad, rolls, cranberry sauce, and 3 kinds of pie (apple/pear, pecan, and pumpkin) topped with whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream.
Then we decorated a Christmas tree while listening to the best Christmas album EVER, John Denver and The Muppets A Christmas Together.
With the tree decorated and Christmas music playing, it was time to exchange gifts, white elephant style though. There was a ton of laughing and some people walked away with great presents while others, not so great. I ended up with a book about Kama Sutra. The book was the highlight of the night for a while.
Then to celebrate my birthday we broke open a pinata. Some people can sure get a little crazy with the stick while trying to hit the pinata. Needless to say it was an AWESOME night and I am so grateful to have such wonderful friends here. I wish I could do this every year!