Linda Rokos Watts

*SKIDA* www.skidasport.com CHECK THEM OUT..... A local company started in 2007 by a student from Burke Academy (Troy's almamater) and where Jordan currently goes to school. It's made of fleece and lycra and makes for the *PeRfEcT* ski accessory and better yet, it's made by skiers for skiers! LOVE this!    Love all the colors and prints.  These are going to be great gifts this winter!  I'm always trying to support local businesses but this one (to me) is a no-brain-er.  Guess what I'm getting all three girls (Stella, Taylor and Jordan)....and maybe one for me! :)  Much love...

Last night we got home late in the evening from a WONDERFUL dinner in Burke. It was (is) parents weekend at Burke Academy and we had the opportunity to have dinner with Jordan and three other families with kids at the academy. It was a hoot! We dropped Jordan off at the dorms and busted a move home. Stella was still in Waterville having a sleepover with one of her best buddies from school. We woke early this morning went and picked Stella up (still in her pj's) and headed down to Nashua to watch Taylor in her cross county meet.   How cute is she?!?! Taylor on the far right with a great smile on her face.   The starting line up.  I have NEVER been a runner and probably never will be but I have so much respect and admiration for people that can just hit the pavement and go.....Taylor "digging in" up the hill about 200 yards from the finish. She kicked some major booty to say the least.  *LoVe* Stella had a great time too, she ...

It's slowly creeping in the air. The mornings are getting much cooler, the leaves are slowly changing. Snow is coming. Okay, so maybe this is a *little* premature but I can't wait to dive into winter. Winter means snow, and snow means skiing! YES!!!   Can't wait to get the group of kids I'll be coaching this year and shred around the mountain with them!  I took this pic in Hood this summer. I can't wait for endless groomers.  Stella, Troy and I will be in Colorado almost all of November. Troy and I will be coaching a few early season camps at Copper but more importantly we'll get to spend a little time with both our families. Yippee!!  We're pretty excited to say the least.  Much love...

With school back in session, so starts swim team. Stella was so excited to get back in the pool and start really swimming again. This year she is being coached by Mrs. Anne (a former Olympian), and swimming with one of her school mates Olivia. Olivia is a kick ass, fast swimmer, who's been working with Mrs. Anne for years so Stella has had her work cut out for her, chasing her around the pool but having a blast.  We're finally getting settled into a routine with school, sports, homework and fun. Stella's loving her new school and kicking some booty. Ahhhhhh, life is good.  Sending out much Thursday love.... 

In town square, sipping on a beer, ipading, sitting next to my love, Stella running around with her buddies. This is what a BLISSFUL Sunday looks like in the Watts family.  Open container law....one of the really great things about Waterville Valley! You can walk anywhere in the valley with a beer, glass of wine or a really anything you'd like for that matter!  Wishing every one a wonderful Sunday.  Much *LoVe*

Another great thing about Waterville Valley is the great skate park it has.   Stella and her school buddy Olivia.  Cruisin in the pipe.  Olivia's father owns a skate shop so Olivia is a great little skater. Stella is taking some tips from her and kicking some booty. Goofing off on my long board.  Ahhhh what a great Sunday fun-day!  Now it's time for some FOOOOOOTBAAALLLLLLL!!!!!! Much love...

It's Taylor's Birthday today and although we don't get to spend it with her, we are sending her sooooo much love and happiness on this special day!!!  Happy sweet 16 Taylor! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday DEAR TAYLOR......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!!!  Much love....