We took the girls snow skiing last weekend in Northern Michigan. Jasmine was SO excited, she could hardly stand it. Libby was excited also, but I don't think she understood that snow skiing meant you had to be outside, in the snow (she doesn't really care for snow). Of course, when we finally got them into their skis and to the ski school, Jasmine did not look happy -- I don't think that frown ever left her face! Libby went down the hill once, and then just wanted to ski with her family (Mom, Dad, sister, imaginary brother). After her one time down the hill, she cried so much the instructor took her inside to color. Jasmine did much better, up and down a few times with the teacher. They both liked the chair lift ("I flying, Daddy"), and didn't fall that often. Mostly they liked the swimming pool in the hotel, although it was much to cold to swim (even indoor, it wasn't heated very warm).
Jasmine frowns while getting ready for ski school.
Libby can't wait to go down the hill.
The next day, we went back to the ski hill (Nubs Nob, kids ski free) but the weather was terrible. It was just raining ice -- you'd ride the chair lift to the the top, and when you got off, the icicles would fall off your gloves. Jasmine wanted to go again and again though, even though all the gloves and hats were soaking wet. Libby went once, and then wanted to go inside for marshmallow chocolate (hot coco). Jasmine kept going until we were the last few on the hill. She had a great time, and I'm sure we'll get skis to take them again.
I'll post the video of Jasmine skiing in a few days, it's still on my camera!
More pictures from the trip, after the link....
Jasmine looking up.
Libby making a face.
Libby trying to fall asleep.
Jasmine at the hotel.
Libby on the sled.