We took the 6 hour drive on New Year's Eve day to Northern Vermont to ring in the new year with our friends the Nash's. With the threat of significant snow between here and there, the car hit the road 3 1/2 hours early at 5:30am. We made it through Springfield before the snow started. It accumulated quickly, but Vermont does a good job in keeping at least one highway lane in decent condition.
Tom is a Burlington police officer. Tom and Pam's daughter, Isabella, for those that remember was born extremely premature. Thanks to great medical care, if there are any lingering effects, it is not obvious (apparently the March of Dimes was very supportive, so if you are looking for a good charity - www.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/howtohelp.asp). She is four years old now and doing great.
It was quite enjoyable for us to see her playing with Katie and Emily.
We were there four days - two of which we took to the slopes of Stowe. The first day was -2 degrees (pre-wind chill), the second day was better at 15. I had so many layers on, getting the camera out was not an option. The kids skiied well even though it was the first time this year. Stowe is rather lacking of Green (Easy) trails, but they handled the Blue (Intermediate) admirably despite pretty icy conditions.
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