In the Path of Totality

Right after Grace's final dance on Sunday April 7th (blog post to come) we began our journey to Jay Peak for what would likely be the last ski trip of the season. In addition to that it was also within the path of totality for the solar eclipse that would be taking place the next day. Since didn't arrive until 10:30pm that night we had no idea how gorgeous the view was until the next morning, or how incredibly perfect our room at the Tram House would turn out to be for eclipse viewing! 

Dave and the girls were out there bright and early Monday morning. 

My spot for eclipse viewing. 

Emma's ready. 

This picture was taken by Jay Peak staff. If you look at the balcony second from left you'll see a red square. That's our balcony and me sitting in the corner. 

Grace checks the progress. 

Emma watches. As the eclipse progressed it got cooler and windier. We needed to put on hoodies or fleeces or sweaters and I had a blanket on my lap as well. 

The moment of totality. You can see how the world darkened. With that darkness came a peace and calm like none other. I found myself very emotional and teary when totality occured. It was like the moment that the moon clicked into place over the sun my emotions overtook me. To be in this beautiful place with my beautiful family experiencing this incredible celeestial moment together is something that I am grateful for and will carry with me always. That bright star in the sky is Venus. Sadly, I did not capture Jupiter in this picture as well. It was too high up. Pretty impressed with this picture captured by my iPhone. 

Tuesday brought with it another gorgeous start to our day. 

And this, is the final picture of their final day of the 2023-2024 ski season. Not a bad way to cap off a rather less than stellar (snow wise) winter for this trio! We could have stayed longer (read: forever) but sadly, I did not bring my laptop with me! xo 

Scenes From Jay Peak

Last week we journied up to the  northeast kingdom in Vermont (or as I like to call it "practically Canada") to Jay Peak. To say that we could have moved there would be an understatement! We loved everything about it and were so excited to see so  much snow! The girls had a blast skiing daily and it was such a treat for me to get to sit in our suite at the resort and watch all the goings on at the slopes! 

 Jay Peak! Look at all that glorious snow! 

 View from the balcony of our suite. 

 Dave and the girls wasted no time hitting the slopes (Day One). 

Photo cred to David for the seven pictures below. This is the only way I ever get to see our girls ski! 

 At the summit. Canada is behind them. 

 Day Two. We took a tram ride up to the summit so that Dave's parents and I could see what it was like up there. Emma stayed behind since she was super worn out from all the skiing. The seven pictures below were taking by me during our trip up and time at the summit (we also had lunch while we were up there). 

 Grandma Joan and Grandpa Ron brave the elements at the summit. 

 Day Three. Dave's parents headed home to get ahead of the snow storm that was predicted to hit the northeast kingdom. After Dave and the girls were done skiing (and when I was back from getting a pedicure at the spa) the four of us went snowshoeing! We got quite a workout (which was great since the last time I was at the gym was the Sunday before our trip)! 

Day Four. The snow started later than predicted but the intrepid skiers still got half a day of skiing in before we left for home (and some ramen for lunch too)!

 The snow was coming down at such a rate that these three arrived far more covered in snow than what you see here. 

 Ramen for lunch. 

Once our bellies were full we packed it up, swung by the store for some car snacks and began the journey home. What took us four hours on the way up, took us six hours on the way home (thanks to the snowstorm). It was a wonderful (almost) week in Vermont and super hard to leave. We'll absolutely go back again! xo