Our Most Awesome Ski Trip (with videos)

Hello from Snow Valley!

We pulled it off - a second ski trip in one season. With a little curiosity about what the boys would and would not remember from their inaugural trip nearly 3 months prior, we headed up the mountain and prayed for good weather. Our prayers were answered, we had beautiful blue skies. And, if possible the boys actually got better than they were at the end of our last trip. Perhaps they've been sneaking out and hitting the indoor training facility after we turn their lights out?

Charlie was less annoyed with the feeling of ski boots, never used the "pizza maker" (cool little device that makes is easier for the littlest skiers to make a snow plow without doing the splits or crossing their tips.) was getting off the chairlift completely unassisted and was doing slalom by the end of day one.

Macalan, with no hesitation, headed down the hill (with his pizza maker) and never looked back. Most often he could be heard saying, "Come on guys, let's go!"

Mommy and Charlie explored the cabin in Twin Peaks. Pine Rose Cabins, amazing place. A little "rustic," but perfect for us. The boys couldn't believe our luck that there was a complete world to explore with a pond, ducks, a water wheel, log bridges, snow to taste and throw, and rocks to climb on.

And this trip was extra special, since we were thrilled to be joined by...

Grandpa Cochran and Uncle Casey!

It is unbelievable the difference it makes to have 2 more adults around when skiing with the little ones. We all took turns skiing the greens with the boys and going in small groups of 2 or 3 for more challenging runs from the top of the mountain. Paul swiftly pointed out, "Your Dad's a better skier than you are." Yup, without a doubt. And for that matter Casey is too. He was snowboarding on this trip, but both were amazing to watch.

And for your viewing pleasure...a couple videos of the boys:

Charlie showing off his slalom:






Macalan skies with Grandpa and Daddy.