Comments on: Family Ski Day

By: meriam

meriam — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:08:36 +0000

That’s how I want to ski! Tethered to someone!!
Tried it once…got hit in the head with a chairlift as I was on the ground under it, slid on my butt down the hill and hung up my skis!!!
Way to go Ellie! I am kinda jealous! Ü
Meriam

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:46:05 +0000

How fun! You guys are awesome! I haven’t been up skiing forever. I don’t know if I would even remember how! Ellie will be ripping it up in no time

Are you up for a visit down this way on February 11th? I was thinking of a lunch for Charie’s birthday. Let me know!

By: grandma mckenney

grandma mckenney — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:32:47 +0000

Well because I don’t know what to say other than yea for Ellie!! She will no doubt be on youtube next year on her own. LOVED the family moment day, that is what a family is all about. And yes it made me nervous but you two know what your doing.

By: denise petersen jorgensen

denise petersen jorgensen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:51:01 +0000

Danette,
That is just the most darling thing ever. I’ve kind of been following you through Charie’s blog and your family is so cute. Sounds like all is well with you guys and your darling daughter. Take care and keep in touch.

By: Danette

Danette — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:35:01 +0000

Hey Rox thanks for the comment. I bet Phoenix could get on a pair of skis no problem. He is athletic and brave. I can tell from his Batman skills. Just is a matter of all the right circumstances like weather and such. Our friends just signed up their 4yr old son for lessons at the Canyons this year and he is doing really well. I know Sara has her girls in lessons at the Beav and its been a positive experience for them as well. Check out this little 4 year old ripper from Canada…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLcQEXzOApo&feature=related

she skis better than me… I can’t believe the videos I just watched on youtube one kid was 15 months old.

By: Gary M

Gary M — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:43:22 +0000

What no comments from the Moms? Don’t worry we were totally under control every minute skiing with the wee one. In fact, what we were doing was MUCH safer than all the bike rides we took with Ellie last summer. I even rode her around (in the pack) on dusty roads, on my bike, up in Timberlakes! Got some funny looks, too.

Honestly tho this was one of the most incredible days I can remember at Alta. It came together perfectly for my little girl’s introduction to a very spiritual thing for us…pure engagement with (and to) nature, physical exertion and appreciation for the mountains. And we did it as a family. She’s addicted already, I could see it in her eyes..

By: Roxanne Brown

Roxanne Brown — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:49:55 +0000

You guys are awesome! I think I would be so worried about falling…although you both are pros when it comes to skiing. That is so fun to take her. Ryan went skiing this week and we were just talking about when to take our kids. I think Phoenix would be way too scared, Gabriel we could probably take next year. What is your advice regarding when they are old enough and ready. I want to give them the opportunity and make sure they have a possitive experience.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:24:27 +0000

That is so great! You two are a good examples of how to keep the hobbies alive after children. The wee ones really are resilient and can go and do just about anything. She’ll be up and on her own two skiis in no time, can’t wait for that clip!

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