Just Us: Family Ski Day

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Family Ski Day

Brandt and I started having kids so quickly after we married that I've had a diaper bag on my shoulder and an infant in my arms for the last twelve years. As much as I miss the baby phase, I am growing to love this new phase. We took the kids to Brighton for Family Ski Day. Everyone including Sam was on skis. And it was so fun for everyone to be participating and enjoying the same activity!

We put the three oldest in lessons. Samantha was just shy of the age minimum. Brandt and I took turns with Sammy on the bunny slope. She had a toe clip that helped a lot, but it was amazing how much she learned so fast and so young. She kept wanting to go faster and further, but stopping was hard for her. Luckily Tom and Molly came to be spectators. So, we put them to work. Tom was the official catcher. We point Sam down the bunny slope and Tom would stop her at the bottom. It was hillarious! My favorite was watching her lean her entire body to try to turn the skis. Brandt even took a run with Samantha. He had to ski backwards to keep her from speeding away, but she loved it!

Sammy trying to turn.

I love how happy she is!

Brandt skiing with Sam

Brandon was supposed to be in a group lesson but ended up with a private one on one lesson for the group price! Love that! He was the first of all the kids to get on the hill.He mastered the "pizza" and "french fries" pretty quick. Half way through the lesson I was talking to his instructor and he kept interrupting. When I finally asked him what he wanted to tell me he said, "Mom, this is my thing." He kills me. Brandt also made me laugh when the three of us were skiing together. Brandon was going down completely unaided. Brandt was so proud and with a goofy grin on his face said, "I'm so happy!"

Brandon in ski school

Hailey and Brianna were in the same class together. And even though Hailey said on the drive up that she was scared to try, she and Brianna both did amazing! They had the biggest smiles on their faces all day. I know it was because they were having fun but I think it was also in part because they were proud of themselves. The only time I didn't see them happy was when we told them it was time to head home.

Hailey and Brianna with their instructor

Brianna

Hailey

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The Things Kids Say...

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