Sunday, February 10, 2013

skiing, cookies + snow.



Ever since last winter I have wanted to go cross country skiing. In college I tried cross country skiing and remember enjoying it and had wanted to try again. 

After I finally figured out how to put on my skis (seriously it's been a while) I had a lot of fun. Since it had been a few years I headed to the beginners trail - or so I thought. After looping the trails a few times on my way home I realized I did not pick the beginners trail - such a me thing to do, I never could read maps. Let me tell you friends - cross country skiing is not like riding a bike! After skiing on Saturday and shoveling Sunday I am so sore - but the good sore. 



I'm a Minnesota girl through & through.


This weekend I also whipped up some Vanilla Bean Valentine cookies. The cookies are ok, but in true confession I think I like the cookie part more than the dove chocolate part. I don't think I like chocolate + vanilla together (I know what's wrong with me?!). 


Rosy cheeks from shoveling and snowy streets from Minnesota's snow storm. I was happy to make it home safe and sounds Sunday morning and passing several cars in the ditch. The rest of Sunday I was happy to stay at home only going outside to shovel and check on the progress of snow :)
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  1. Sarah February 11, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I've always wanted to cross country ski but never tried it. Did you rent or do you own them?

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    1. Becca at One GirlFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:39 PM

      I rented the skis from a local park. I have toyed with the idea of purchasing skis but wanted to try it a few times before I committed.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    You can send the leftover Dove chocolate to Ohio...we will embrace it with open arms...or mouths. LOVE the snow photos...gosh I wish I would have been on this adventure with you...yes! -ASB

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    I've lived in Minnesota now for 12 years, going on 13 and have yet to put on skis and give it a go...something I definitely need to change!

    Love your scarves in those pictures too!

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  4. Laura DarlingFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I've never been cross country skiing but I've always loved to watch it on tv! Even though it's not highly exciting I think it's so cool to watch! Glad you had a fun winter weekend! :)

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  5. ElizabethFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    i love snow storms! i am wanting one real bad!

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