Skiing - Jay Peak

Last year we "stumbled" upon Jay Peak given our last minute planning for a skiing experience with the kids with lack of vacancy at nearby resort.  Because we had an unbelievable time last year, we decided to head back again this year.  Their ski school is amazing, keeping track of past students abilities.  The kids were placed in their next level classes based on their performance from last year.

There were no tears this year during registration.  I just love how tiny were the twins' skies.

 The cold weather didn't stop anyone at Jay Peak.  We were in the single digits during the days and negative at night.  My car's battery died and John had to melt the ice off the hood at one point.  Micah made the biggest gains of all the children.  When we were done with ski school he went on to say this "was the best day of my life!".  Victoria continued to be my cute snow bunny but was braver this time around.  Izzy was Izzy... social, smiling, loving this experience, making new friends and improving her skills.

 Izzy loves the magic carpet.  This was Micah and Victoria's first year on the magic carpet.

One of the other reasons we fell in love with Jay Peak is their amazing indoor water park.  This allows us an alternative to snow activities.  Similar to skiing, the kids were more daring in their choices at the water park.  Hands down the favorite was the flowrider.  Victoria though choose to be a spectator while we all took this for a spin.

 Micah took to this like a moth to a flame.  There were times where we all sat waiting for him to either fall or stop.  I'm thinking he needs to be a surfer or skateboarder.

John wiping out after trying to get up on his knees.  Micah made that look so easy.

 We all enjoy the River Run (aka Lazy River).  We can float or have races.  Izzy and Micah loved it even without the inner tubes.

 One of Victoria's favorite spots.

This year Micah braved the larger water slides.... see our brave faces!  The yellow water slide requires one person at a time without an inner tube.  With a bit of peer pressure from her siblings, Victoria also braved this the following day.  We couldn't get her off!  Amazing what she can do if she puts her mind to it.

 We rented a cottage that has a small kitchen that allows us to cook most meals.  But we treated ourselves out one night enjoying warm comfort food.

This girl cracks me up.  The drive back from Jay Peak is ~4.5 hours.  Movies come in very handy.  I would like to know what was going on in her mind at this point in time causing her to bedazzle herself!

Izzy making spins on the flowrider.

Liz kneeling on the flowrider.