With things finally calmed down after the holidays Papa decided it was time to get Joe out to the ski hill. It was unclear how much he would like it, but Papa was hopeful. Joe LOVED IT! Both being on skis himself and riding in the pack. We started his first day with Joe on his skis. That went well, lots of laughter but he started to get tired so we switched to him riding in the pack. That was a huge hit, but on the way up for the second run he fell a sleep on the chair. He slept the entire run down, so we went into the lodge and he slept in the pack for an hour or so. After the nap we headed back out for some more runs.

Since then we have been out 3 other times, each one he gets more excited with the process of gearing up to go, which I can only assume means he really enjoys the activity. The last time out he was actually closing the flap on by boots before I could get them buckled. The reverse is also true, when we load up to leave he now pitches a fit! I am not complaining at all. One of the first rules of youth sport is to finish the activity with them still wanting more, that has not been a problem yet skiing. Here's to that trend continuing.

On our third straight day there one of the mountain personnel asked if he could snap Joe's photo, we said yes and you can see it here.