Our Own Winter Games

Construction of the snow slide was finished just in time

Indoor Events

Outdoor Venue

Le chocolat chaud apres la luge 

Bows in the Dark

To play:  Mommy hides ten shiny bows and then turns off the lights.  Little boys find as many bows as they can using only their headlamps.  Repeat every evening.

And finally, winter athletes need fuel.  Here's one of our favorite soups--I may use miniature tortellini next time but I love the way these giant pasta pillows resemble dumplings.

Chicken Tortellini Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil

7 c chicken broth

3 celery stalks, chopped

1 sliced carrot

12 oz tortellini

2 c shredded,cooked chicken

salt and pepper

In a large pot, heat oil to saute celery and carrot for 3 minutes.  Stir in broth (I use low sodium) and bring to a boil.  Add tortellini; cook until al dente (~5 min).  Stir in chicken and simmer until heated through.