Gavin has been begging us to get him a snowboard and skis for the last month. Though the obvious choice in our family would be a snowboard, we are heeding the counsel of professional Swiss ski and snowboard instructors, who frequent the GapKids in the winters, and waiting to start snowboarding until he is 8. (Something about it being too hard on their bodies (it's also pretty hard on mine) and damaging to their growth plates.) Caleb was able to score a sweet pair of kids skis for $10 at a Goodwill in none other than Mesa, AZ. Or neighbor, Scott has found several pairs on kids boots and he let us borrow them to try our the skis last weekend... in our own front yard.
Gavin enjoyed it a lot, and actually did pretty well. Even though their is no incline, it was a good spot to warm up, and get a feel for things the first time.
And being able to laugh a bit when you fall down is a benefit too.
Henry also tried out the skis, but mostly with the help of his Dad. It was quite entertaining to watch Caleb running around the yard pulling Henry through the snow.
2 comments:
Noah cries every time snow touches his skin and freaks out about walking in slush (even in boots). How did I raise such a nancy boy? I need him to hang out with Gavin more.
Marci!, love the pics of Gavin on skis. my sister Lexy started when she was 2 1/2 and was adorable... I'm sure he loves it.
we are living in sugar house, and I am hoping to get Noah into the Highland High preschool in september. I had him in one last year in Eugene, but couldn't find anything here. Wish I still could for the rest of this year. Where are you guys living? I completely forgot you were here. We should get together.
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