Mature Families

Tim and I have been watching our friends/family member that are "the more mature families".  "More mature" meaning, they have raised GOOD, GREAT kids.  Not to say they don't have problems or issues.  Life has not been easy for them.  But they are consistently moving in the right direction.  They are constantly trying to be better and to make a stronger family bond.

One of the commonalities these families have is that parents have a created a family tradition.   Something that they can do together.  And have fun doing it.

Tim and I decided to give skiing a try as a family tradition.  We can do the sport now and hopefully when their teenagers, college students, married and eventually with grandkids.

The kids started ski lessons last year and have really continued to improve this year.  Our goal is to always leave the slopes happy.  Even if that means we leave a little early or skip a certain run.

We've been up to the Brighton Ski Resort three times this year.  Every time we go, the kids' skiing skills get better.  Now everyone can clip into their skies without help from a parent (this is a HUGE accomplishment)!!

Here are a few snippets from this weeks' ski trip (and they had some pretty sweet snow!!!)

 Peachy's new goggles:

Peachy and cousin/BFF:

Uncles and cousins:

Secret pictures during ski lessons:

Best family ever:

Dad and Annie flexing their muscles:

Pink cheeks after a fun day making pizza and french fries:

Peachy was getting tired, so she and I played a roaring game of Uno in the lodge:

We always stop at the 7-11 to get a treat on the way down the mountain:

I really don't know if this plan is going to work.  I know there will trials, problems and other junk.  But I hope this togetherness will help get through life.  Maybe the 7-11 Slurpees will help too.