Another First... Skiing

We remained local for the holidays this year for several reasons.  On short notice we decided to take the kids on another 'adventure'... skiing.  Many of the closer resorts were booked solid by the time this decision was made.  One of my colleagues was instrumental in finding a resort that fit the ages of my munchkins.  Given an approaching nor'easter, we decided to head out the night before traveling half the distance.  We all agreed that was the best decision though we did drive for about an hour with snow falling.

 Our destination... Jay Peak, VT.  This is only ~10 miles from the Canadian boarder.  One of the main reasons (aside from them actually having availability) for choosing this resort, was the amazing indoor waterpark; Pump House.  We spent half of two days here enjoying the lazy river, water play area and water slides.  John and I also braved La Chute, an aqua loop.  The platform beneath you drops sending you 40 miles per hour down and up a loop.  At the end there is some swimsuit adjusting that is needed before you stand up.  According to John, he's "never felt cleaner!".

The following day the kids were signed up for ski school.  Two of them were excited.  One was not.  Can you guess which one?

 Much to my surprise, Izzy took to skiing quickly.  She was as goofy as always but didn't seem to be bothered when she fell down.

The Magic Carpet ski lift.



 Izzy skiing down the hill.  When she got to me, her comment was 'I can go much faster'.  Should I be worried?

Izzy's report card... says it all.

Watching Victoria was equally as thrilling.  She was a super cute pok-a-dot ski bunny.  At the end her instructors said she did well on balance but needs to work on making the pizza slice to stop.  Still work to be done. 

Sadly, I wasn't able to capture Micah on the snow.  He went down twice and then spent the rest of the time inside playing.  Many tears were shed as well.  The instructors were positive though saying he needs more exposure similarly to Victoria.

 While the munchkins were at ski school, John and I got a chance to relax.  I think John would have gone skiing but was content to spend time with me and my bum knee drinking a quick beer.

This may open up more skiing opportunities as everyone had a wonderful time.  We even watched the new year come in via fireworks from the mountain all in the comfort of our cabin.