Beech

No, not a typo. Uncle Nolan took Hunter skiing yesterday at Beech Mountain. Hunter loved it last year so we decided to do it again. The first 20 minutes or so were a bit traumatic as he couldnt get the hang of the "pizza" and had a hard time getting up the little hills. Nolan and I decided instead of him being forever scarred, we would worry about the little detail like technique (haha) later. Nolan would carry him up the little hills and let Hunter go down. He was actually able to stop ok on the baby hill.

We then let him take the pully thing up the small hill. Turns out, you gotta have a bit of upper body strength. He fell off about 3/4 of the way up the first time and he didnt let go (tripping the emergency stop) the second time... in his defense, no one told him to let go. Nolan was right behind him both times though. I was really proud of him though that he went back to do again after falling. I would have quit right there.

We ended on a high note though and he was already talking about what things he would be able to do when he was 6 for next year's trip.

Here are the pics.

Getting started

Thank goodness Uncle was there

keeping his hands on his hips for balance.

Practicing with just one ski on

Little hill and a hidden smile

Busted




Take 1 of the pully things.. dont know the proper name

Take 2- made it all the way and beyond... hahaha

The best part, the "big" hill down.

Finishing up- Nolan and Hunter stop for a shot

Walking back to the car in the boots

Just a gorgeous child! Getting ready to leave the mountain.

I don't normally take pictures of nature but this was just so pretty to me and Nolan. Our God is so big. Watching this ball of fire set was just beautiful!


Almost forgot to get a picture of me and my boy. This was at Cracker Barrel.


Just to show the comparison... Here we were on our ski trip last year. Both pics, he is standing on the back on Nolan's car. He really has grown!


My favorite- So sweet. I love my brother and his willingness to take time to teach Hunter how to ski. Thank you sooo much Nolan. You are awesome and we had a blast!

Oh and Daddy got to stay home with Ashton and Shepherd. They played outside for almost 4 hours and we wore them out! Next year, Ashton will be able to go (if he wants to, he is still undecided :-)