Yes, we did another successful ski trip. This was especially successful in the fact that Jacqueline did not get sick. As you can see the girls were happy to test out their snow gear in the condo itself.
Both cousins came along this year which was really nice for Bob and Meg. It was not good snowman snow though, we went out to try and just kept falling into the snow up to our knees but could not get the snow to stick together at all. It was too dry. You can tell what California girls we all are since none of us realized this was even a possiblity. Jordyn took her first snowboard lessons and did real well. Ashton also did ski school this year and was very pleased with her "report cards" which made her dad very exited. She has managed to do "10 turns in a row" which sounds pretty good to me.
Jacqueline was too young for ski school so she spent most days home with her Tasha (except the one day Mom stayed with her so Tash could snowboard). She did, however, become very proficient in hot chocolate drinking, which I'm sure will come in handy at some point. Also, I should mention again that she stayed healthy and happy the whole trip which was such a huge bonus. She even managed to get a nap on the day that mom stayed home. Turns out that mom is boring and she is happy to nap when I'm around. Tasha, on the other hand, is way too much fun to sleep through! Below is a photo of what a happy and healthy Jacqueline looks like.
Ashton enjoyed showing off her nice ski thermals. Mom was happy she had good gear since this was a COLD trip. Most days were in the high teens or low 20's but with either snow or windchill or both.
Jacqueline was too young for ski school so she spent most days home with her Tasha (except the one day Mom stayed with her so Tash could snowboard). She did, however, become very proficient in hot chocolate drinking, which I'm sure will come in handy at some point. Also, I should mention again that she stayed healthy and happy the whole trip which was such a huge bonus. She even managed to get a nap on the day that mom stayed home. Turns out that mom is boring and she is happy to nap when I'm around. Tasha, on the other hand, is way too much fun to sleep through! Below is a photo of what a happy and healthy Jacqueline looks like.
Ashton enjoyed showing off her nice ski thermals. Mom was happy she had good gear since this was a COLD trip. Most days were in the high teens or low 20's but with either snow or windchill or both.
The highlight of the trip was getting to ski with our friends Vic, Lisa, Dan and Ruth and having Dan and Ruth meet our kids. Of course I didn't manage to get any photos of the adults but we all know what we look like anyway (which is the same as we have for the past decade at least of course!).
Ashton was very anxious to get a birthday cake for Dan who had a birthday while we were there. Turns out the rest of us were ok with eating it as well. In addition, Tasha and Jordyn watched the girls while we all had a wonderful adults-only dinner one night. What a treat to eat dinner at a sane pace and even drink a few glasses of wine.
All in all a wonderful trip, we came back tired of course but happy (well at least the three girls are happy, Bob is still not so happy he isn't going back this week). Next trip is scheduled for March but I'm guessing Bob will be doing some skiing in between. He even brought home his old outfit and some gloves to consider a mid-week trip to Tahoe once of twice. Stay tuned.
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