skiing

It's been years, literally, since either of us have been skiing, but we both enjoy it.

So finally, mid-February we took the opportunity to go night-skiing with a big group from our church, and we brought along all the kiddos too.

This was the view of the valley looking out from the parking lot when we first arrived.

Drake and Graham thought it was great to just play in the snow (sorry it's so dark).

We rented skis for Drake because he wanted to try it.  I think he enjoyed it, but only for one or two good runs.

Graham didn't go skiing, but he loved to be outside anyway, just walking around in the snow.

Although Graham refused to take off his coat and snowpants, the kids mostly hung out in the lodge while Shad and I traded off skiing.  They were educated on maps and various other things. 

At one point, we left all three kids with some friends and got to go down a few times together.  We had a great time and I'm glad we went.  Much thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!