We finally had a weekend where Ken was not working and we weren't traveling somewhere, so what did we do?? Go on a ski trip to Appalachia Ski Mountain in Western North Carolina. It was a little under 2 hours so not a bad drive. We rented skiis for Joe and a helmet (he insisted on it..."Daddy, helmet? Daddy, helmet?") and then Ken and Joe went to the bunny hill to give it a try. This was Joe's first time skiing and he did great! Ken had put skiis on him while we were in Cumberland over Christmas and pulled him around the yard but never at a real ski resort! Thomas and I bundled up and went outside to watch but then headed back in as there was nowhere really to play and the wind was pretty fierce. After a few runs, the boys came in for hot chocolate and then back outside to go at it a few more times. They even went up a chair lift at Joe's insistence and came down a blue run (with lots of help from Daddy!) At the end of the day, we had two exhausted but happy little boys. Next year will be even more fun since Thomas will be able to join in the fun too!
Joe and Daddy are all suited up and ready to go!
Coming down the beginner slope
Look Mommy--I am skiing by myself!!
Tom is ready to hit the slopes too. . .not yet little Thomas! Next year!
Thomas was all ready to go with Daddy down the hill in the backpack but then he lost a glove and started crying. Maybe next time!
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