Vacation Fun

Christmas break is almost over.......

The kids have really enjoyed all of the snow that we have here. Both of them have been snowboarding a few times and Jake had the opportunity to go "up nort" to enjoy some snowmobiling. This was his first time driving a "sled". He loved it.

No photos of the snowmobile trip - or the snowboarding -but here are some of my famous "yesterday" photos.

Jake in about 8th grade - boarding with friends. That's Kyle on the far right.
This one was not posed. I just happened to catch them all with their eyes closed at the same time - what are the chances? It looks like they are pausing for a moment of prayer before going down the hill. Amanda (r) was probably in about 5th grade here.
My little athlete.


The first Christmas break spent at the ski hill. Jake at 11, Amanda at 8, and cousin Nick. The ski hill had a great deal during vacation that year. 4 lessons along with an all day lift ticket each time - all for $100. It was a great opportunity for the kids and their friends to learn to ski.

The skis Amanda is holding were about the length of a yard stick. She was so tiny!
Amanda tried snowboarding for one day, but then switched to skis. Skiing was much easier for an 8 year old to master. Now, seven years later, she is back on a snowboard.
Bub - age 11. It was extremely cold on this particular night. This was his first time on a snowboard. He has stuck with snowboarding all along and has yet to try skiing.