Skiing!!

We have had so much fun skiing this winter.  The new "magic carpet" at the Snow Bowl is amazing.  It's been so great to not have to haul kids up the little hill to practice.  Thanks to all the practice "runs", we had an AMAZING first trip up the big lift with the kids.  The first run down with Isabel we had her on a special pole device that let us turn her and slow her down.  We thought she'd be done after one run, but she wanted to go again!  The second time down the trail, we decided to try her without the poles.  It was unbelievable how quickly she caught on.  We figured she would be done after the 2nd run, but nope, she wanted to go again!  In fact, she was crying at the end when we had to go home (as the sun was starting to set)!  She wanted to keep skiing.  She told me later that night when I was laying with her in bed that next time we should get up, eat breakfast, and then go skiing right away!  I think she's hooked!  

Cooper had his last day of his set of 5 ski lessons.  Unfortunately he only made 3 of the 5 (sick one, travelling another), but it was still worth it.  He made good improvement and he also was so much more  independent on the trail.  It's SO fun to see them have fun!  Not to mention, much more fun without dragging kids up a hill, or trying to bribe them into trying to turn for fear of knocking out the other little kids in their paths!!!  We can't wait to go again!!!!  

Cooper and Gogo.  Thanks Gogo for skiing with us!  It was so great to have you there with us! 

Isabel and Daddy

Cooper getting a little help from Gogo

The next day we got Emma on her skis!  It was the first time for her too!  I was surprised that she lasted as long as she did in them.   These kids are full of surprises! 

"GET THIS HAT OFF ME!"

There she goes!