Boarder Dude

One of the benefits of being stationed in Mountain Home (hey, you have to look for some) is the fact that the boys can grow up learning how to ski or snowboard. So, the first winter here we purchased some gear and headed to the slopes.

We tried to find Cole a ski class, but they didn't have any instructors available. Keith doesn't ski and my one and only lesson was 21 years ago. So with all that valuable experience, we tried to teach Cole ourselves. Bad Idea. I had no idea how difficult teaching the snow-plow is, when I don't really snowplow anymore.

First time on the bunny slope all Cole could do was point out the boarders. He's skiing career began and ended that January afternoon. It didn't help that I fell on you trying to get us on the tow rope.

Second time to hit the slopes we rented Cole a board. Bogus Basin is where our little dude got a taste of going straight down. Keith was clear on teaching him that, just not the stopping aspect. Once we got back to Soldier Mountain (by the way, best kept secret EVER - very cheap, never crowded) we got you some instructors. Sunny and Brody gave you private lessons. They said you were the youngest boarder they've seen and to be careful... for some reason he gets pointed downhill and doesn't stop. After a day of learning you were ready for the big hill! Daddy took you up while mommy waited nervously in the lodge. I think you were just tired, but you took a spill that rang your bell. Now you are done boarding and want to ski again. Too bad Daddy has a say in it! hehehe We have a couple more prepaid lessons that I hope we can use up this season. I'm learning more and more about your personality. You like things you are naturally good at. You will accomplish what is asked when you are sure you can complete it. Enter with some caution, and perfect what you can. I love my little boarder dude.