Leith turned 4 yesterday!!

Alison, Dale, & Roselyn are here from Texas and we all skied at Sundance- all except Coral & India who went to school. The kids took lessons in the a.m.- Leith was in the 'Wild Bunch' age group. He had a bit of a melt down until the teacher got out the 'snow paint' and candy. The next time I saw him, he was skiing down the mountain- not the tow rope area, or the yard near the 'kids yurt', but the same ski run as everyone else.

By lunch time, he owned the mountain.

When Kevin took over skiing with him after lunch, he quickly repented of the thought that the boys would not need helmets because they would not be skiing fast or in the trees. The last thing we heard him say, as he followed Leith down a chute through the 'Magic Forest', was "Holy Crap!!!"

Niall and Roselyn looked great, too. They are gaining skill and confidence. Niall skis independently and in control. I have felt bad that I can't help the kids learn- because I am not too skilled- but, I had a great time with Niall in the afternoon. We rode the lift and skied several runs together.

The weather favored us. Alison & I spent the morning skiing in a relaxed way while chatting and trying to photograph the kids. Kevin and Dale got in some 'big boy' skiing before lunch and some serious quality time with the kids after.

We went home for cake and presents. It was a perfect day!

The kids' legs are sore. This morning, Leith walked across the kitchen with his legs straight, saying, "Ow, ow, ow, ow", through a big grin.