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Harriman Skiing

>> Sunday, January 6, 2013

Today we took the kids to Harriman State Park for their first time and they loved it. The temperatures have finally risen to tolerable levels and the snow was in great shape. It's so fun to watch your kids learn a new activity and really enjoy it.

Harriman has always been a special place and worth the money and effort to frequent. There are trails for all abilities and the trails are usually well groomed.

We've started to cross country ski again in place of downhill skiing and we are really enjoying it. I've never really enjoyed the pace and ambiance of ski hills – I'm more into solitude and I like the idea of constantly moving, not freezing your ass off on the lift…in the fog…after paying a shitload of money.

X Country Skiing 101

>> Sunday, December 30, 2012

I took the kids out today for their first time and thankfully, they had a ball. I've heard horror stories of some parents having to endure introductory cross country ski sessions with their kids. I'm sure the weather helped out today but I think Ethan and Madi and just stoked to try ANYTHING new, which is really awesome.

Ethan tore it up. He was like a racing rabbit just going for it. That kid has the legs for it for sure. Madi fell down a lot but always did so with a laugh and got right back up again (except for when she whacked herself in the forehead with a ski pole). They were smiling the whole time so that was a good sign.

I've never been to the Mink Creek Nordic Center in Pocatello until today and I have say I'm quite impressed. In fact, I'm quite impressed with all of the outdoor recreation opportunities that Pokey has to offer and am rather dissappointed in Idaho Falls. Maybe a move is order...

Climbing 101

>> Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I've been eagerly awaiting the time when our kids (mainly Madi) would ask me to take them climbing - and it looks like that time has arrived.

Ethan has tied in a few times over the past few years but recently he's shown quite an interest in climbing. He's learned to tie his own figure 8 knot and is eager to learn how to belay. I think he's getting hooked.

Tonight was Madi's first time ever and she showed much spirit and vigor. Like most little kids, she got a bit freaked out at times but stuck with it. As long as she was smiling, I knew she was good to keep going. She was even busting out the occassional rebel yell and a few grunts as she climbed - a true sign of a spirited 6 year old.

Like most parents, Britt and I introduce the kids to different activities and wait to see which ones they take to. I've always told myself that I'd wait until they ask me to take them climbing (although I admit, I have put the bug in their ears on occassion) as opposed to forcing it on them. Just because that's dad's activity doesn't mean it has to be theirs. I have to admit though, visions of family climbing trips to Wild Iris, Yosemite or Spain(!) have played in my mind from time to time!

Madi's Big 6th B'day

>> Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Our big girl turned the whoping 6 years old last week and went through a rite of passage that all girls eventually must pass: pierced ears. As you can see from the collage, several moods were experienced and expressed but the final outcome was Madi being super stoked and happy. We love you big sis! (Thanks to Charish for the awesome photo collage!)

And so it begins…

>> Monday, January 10, 2011

Ready to tear it up!

A hard earned hot chocolate after a cold day on the hill.

Yesterday the kids started ski school at Pebble Cr. This is Ethan's second year in it but Madi's first. We didn't really get a chance to watch Madeline's class but from the sounds of it she had fun and was eager to have dad take her up the chairlift after class was through. I've never skied with a little one before so I was kind of winging it. Aside from nearly choking Madi to death with my ski pole on the initial go, things worked out great and we had a blast. She was more stoked on the chairlift ride than anything else, go figure.

Madeline's Dance Recital Dec. 2010

>> Monday, December 20, 2010

Madi has spent the pas few months practicing for her big Winter 2010 dance performance at the Civic Auditorium. What can we say, she had a blast and did awesome! Post recital dinner consisted of her favorite, Mac N Cheese, and a big fat hot fudge sundae. Way to go Mads!