January 2022 Part 1: Skiing

 On January 3, the postponed ski trip came to be. Brian took the kids and met up with our neighbors at Brighton. The kids skipped their first day of school after the break to go. I don't think they were sad about that though. This was Gabe and Rachel's first time skiing--ever! 

Brian was a champ for taking these three by himself. It seems there may have been some struggling during the initial equipment rental portion of the trip, but maybe Gabe saw something interesting on the floor. 

Rachel and Gabe went to ski school, and Michael disappeared with Alva for the rest of the day. 

Brian debated about taking another class, but decided to just practice on the smaller runs so he could keep an eye on Rachel and Gabe. 

Here they are in their lesson. Rachel has the mint colored coat with black snowpants. Gabe has a blue, gray and black coat with navy snow pants. Both have white helmets. 

After their lesson, they did a few runs with Brian. 

And when they got home, there was nothing for it but to serve them hot chocolate. 

Brian said it was so beautiful up there. Maybe next time they go, I'll tag along and just read a book in the ski lodge. I'm slowly making peace with the not being able to ski thing.