This summer, I posted on Facebook that we were moving this way; J emailed me and told me they would be up this way for Christmas and asked if we would be interested in going skiing with them. My answer was a big hell-ya I'll go with y'all!!!! Not only do I love skiing, I love the Blocher family soooo much and haven't seen them since we all left Texas.
Months and weeks of planning finally came to a head this week as we hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain. We had two days of skiing and three days with friends... and it was absolutely awesome. Fresh snow, good friends, and kids who love skiing.
The girls went to ski school for one of the ski days to really learn what to do. Ronnie and I got a few runs in before lunch. We had a fantastic lunch at the top of the slopes with an even better view of Mount Rainier. After lunch, Ronnie went skiing with Coke while I stayed with J and V on the easy slope. Before we knew it, it was time to pick the girls up.
Back at the lodge, Ronnie, the girls, and the Blocher boys took advantage of the heated pool while the ladies put some dinner together. We spent the night in front of the fire lounging and catching up more.
The next morning, we hit the slopes again, with the kids in tow. Ronnie and I stayed on the easy slope with the girls to check out their skills. I have to say, they are really getting the hang of it. Holly can get down the slope on her own, do some small turns, and is ready for some more lessons; Sarah needs just a few more runs to really get the feel of her feet below her.
Two days, two nights, two fantastic days of skiing and reconnecting with some fantastic friends. I can't say we could ask for anything more.
