BLASTED STAIRS!!! Arlee's first time sledding

Our apartment is on the third floor, which is also the top floor. We have to walk up three sections of stairs to get to apartment. We also have to walk down those same three sections to get to our cars.
Well, Arlee and were going sledding and we were all bundled up ready to go. Normally I would let Arlee walk down the stairs while she is holding onto the railing and my hand. Arlee and I were running a little behind to meet my mom and Kasiah. So I picked Arlee up and she wasn't happy. She wiggled and stopped by the time I got done with one section and I am not sure what happened by the second section, but I lost my footing and down we went. There are only about 8 stairs, but it seemed like we were falling forever. The worst part of all of it was that I couldn't catch us since I was holding Arlee and making a shield for her in my arms. After we stopped and I realized that Arlee wasn't making any noise I looked for her. She was preparing to cry, but couldn't catch her breath long enough yet. Then she started screaming. I was so glad that she was though. I was grateful that when I checked her that she was perfectly fine other than her feelings. It scared her really bad. Me on the other hand. Well I have a few bumps and bruises, but I am doing okay. I am so thankful that is all that happened.
After we calmed down a little bit we got in the car and were on our way.  Kasiah and Arlee had a lot of fun going down the hill at Sugar House Park. I was so tired by the time I carried both Arlee and the sled up about 10 times. We had so many close calls. My mom and I were paying a lot of attention to where people were and where they were going with their sleds. The problem was that so many people weren't paying attention where everyone else was. For instance, these two grown adults come flying down the hill and head right towards all four of us. They had no intention of stopping or trying to miss you. They went right for me, my mom, Arlee (20 months) and Kasiah (3years old). My mom said, "Watch where you are going!" The people didn't say sorry or anything. The guy said "That is what happens when you are a big person. You go so fast"! I tell ya some people kids. (head shaking)  Luckily, I pushed Kasiah out of the way and my mom grabbed Arlee just in time for the girl to breathe on her feet. Too close of a call for me. We moved to the other part of the hill and went down a few times until my mom landed right on her tail bone. Haha poor mom, but it was kind of funny and a lot of fun.
Sorry that I don't have any pictures up, but I didn't want to mess with the camera in my pocket in case I fell on it or something.  Next time I will have to get some for sure. : )

Chels