House Family Ski Trip -- Steamboat 2009

We've had a mixed experience during our ski trip to Steamboat, Co. for the Kids Winter Festival.

We arrived without a problem and our first day of ski lessons went well...for everyone except Marc. His first day of snowboarding was spent falling on his butt, knees, side and every way someone can fall while snowboarding. Of course, Marc, being the hard headed person he is, never quit and after one more day at snowboarding school he's gotten it and now is hitting the blues. His goal is to hit to black.




Unfortunately, our vacation hasn't gone smoothly. We did have a serious situation on our second day of skiing. Kailey fell during ski school and seriously broke her elbow. They got her to the local hospital, but after several x-rays and lots of pain medication it was determined they couldn't do anything thing and that she had to travel over 180 miles to Denver's Children's Hospital. So, Dennis picked up a rental car and he, Gram and Kailey headed to Denver for surgery. All went smoothly and now Kailey's arm is in a cast and everyone is back together in Steamboat.

All isn't a loss. Marc, the boys and I have enjoyed the slops. Papa has enjoyed being with us. And now that Kailey, Dennis and Gram are back, they're joining us as much activities as possible like bull riding, bounce houses, rides on the Gondola and snow mobiles (which where doing tonight for Papa's birthday).