the boys and i are heading to utah to hang with the utah gerbers to play in
the snow. we couldn't be more excited...we love this family and it's a rare
treat to play in the snow.
trevor tells us brianhead got dumped on last weekend so the timing
couldn't have been better. there's fresh powder and the sun will be
shining. oh how i love spring conditions.
though the boys came out last year, it's been 2 years since i've been in the snow.
i literally dreamed i was going down the runs the other night. I'm overdue.
c pulled all our snow gear down from storage and we rummaged through bins
gathering what we could. scout's gear still fits, but finn's completely outgrown his.
auntie shannon assured us there's something at the cabin that will work for him.
in the meantime, i pulled up this image of the runs at brianhead to get reacquainted:
i was thinking that this year the boys are probably old enough to go down the
mountain together or with their cousins {without us parents at their side}.
this resort is perfectly set up for families...it's not too big and there's one lodge.
the only thing i'm not quite ok with is letting scout ride the chair lifts without
an adult. he's only 7 for goodness sakes. {c doesn't get a choice on this one}
i don't fear kidnapping or him getting hurt while coming down the mountain.
what i fear is him falling out of the chair lift from high above the trails. he might
get careless and lean forward or rough house with his brother or cousin and fall
from hundreds of feet. a bit crazy right? maybe i'm projecting...i do have a slight
fear of these open chair lifts AND a slight fear of heights.
i hope to make it through the next few days without breaking something.
i'm a boarder but am going to try skiing one day so i can see them in action.
it's easier to stick together if we are all on the same equipment.
i shared my concerns about skiing and scout reviewed the basics of skiing with me
using the terms 'french fries' {for speeding up}, and 'pizza' {for slowing down}.
i think i've got it, but friday will be my real test.
have a wonderful week/weekend friends!
xo
