For Troy's birthday this year we let him invite a few friends to come sleep over and spend a day out at Last Chance. He thought this was great, and counted down the days. As it got closer, the weather report was COLD and WINDY. We decided not to let that stop us. As we were driving out there, Rick and I were wondering if we had made the right decision. The wind was shaking the car as we were driving.
We all crammed into the 5th wheel to enjoy the warmth and get out of the wind.
Can you imagine being cooped up in tight quarters with 7 loud, excited kids! Rick and I brought our advil along for this night!
We got Troy a new wakeboard and bindings for his birthday
I love all their faces here.....
The boys had a blast playing games, eating candy, laughing, and of course farting, all night!
When they went to bed that night, I heard them talking about saying a prayer that the wind will stop and tomorrow will be a nice day:) How cute is that?
Wake up Lindz.... time to go ski
It looks like the boys prayers were answered! Look at that glass we woke up to.... never mind the cold. We were just glad it wasn't windy anymore. It was pretty chilly in the morning, but as the day went on it got warmer and warmer.
Happy 9th Birthday Troy!
Can you imagine being cooped up in tight quarters with 7 loud, excited kids! Rick and I brought our advil along for this night!
We got Troy a new wakeboard and bindings for his birthday
I love all their faces here.....
The boys had a blast playing games, eating candy, laughing, and of course farting, all night!
When they went to bed that night, I heard them talking about saying a prayer that the wind will stop and tomorrow will be a nice day:) How cute is that?
Trying on the new board.... unfortunately the board ended up being too big for him, but the bindings were perfect!
Wake up Lindz.... time to go ski
It looks like the boys prayers were answered! Look at that glass we woke up to.... never mind the cold. We were just glad it wasn't windy anymore. It was pretty chilly in the morning, but as the day went on it got warmer and warmer.
We enjoyed a yummy waffle breakfast!
Birthday boy, Troy
Hayden
Caden
Lindsie was a trooper to hang out the all the "boys"
Oh no.... Rick started dancing! He turned up the music on the dock and went crazy!
All aboard!
Troy trying out his new wakeboard and bindings!
Zack trying to decide if he should get in the cold water!!! The glass was irresistable:)
Zack doing his "one-hander"
No, it wasn't cold at all..... what gave you that idea???
Caden has become quite a little wakeboarder this summer. He went from never wanting to get in, to begging for another turn!!!
Roastin' some dogs for lunch!
Wakeboard session over:
Helping wipe down the wakeboard boat. Now time to get out the ski boat!
Just playin'
That's my girl! Lindsie tears it up on a ski now days!
When I think of wakeboarding, I think of Hayden. He is a PURE-BLOOD wakeboarder. Somehow we convinced him to give slalom skiing a try. He gets out there, never having tried before, and gets up his first try. Not only did he get up right away, he had his very own style. It was a cross-over between wakeboarding style and slalom skiing. We had to keep yelling to him that he was on a ski, not a wakeboard.
Caden's second run, this time with a wet suit!
The best part of the day for Troy, and me, was when he got up on a slalom ski for the first time!!!! I don't know who was more excited, Troy or me???? I was amazed how great he was out there. He had perfect form and was so stable. That kid never ceases to amaze me. When he wants to do something, there is no stopping him.
What a perfect way to end a great day! Welcome to the ski club Troy. You have lots of fun days of skiing ahead of you. It makes me smile to think of all the fun you are going to have out on that water!!! Mini course, here we come!
Zack
Birthday boy, Troy
Hayden
Kage
Caden
Lindsie was a trooper to hang out the all the "boys"
Sweet little Mallory
Oh no.... Rick started dancing! He turned up the music on the dock and went crazy!
Boys + water+ rocks = rock skipping contest
All aboard!
Troy trying out his new wakeboard and bindings!
Zack trying to decide if he should get in the cold water!!! The glass was irresistable:)
Zack doing his "one-hander"
No, it wasn't cold at all..... what gave you that idea???
Caden has become quite a little wakeboarder this summer. He went from never wanting to get in, to begging for another turn!!!
Roastin' some dogs for lunch!
Wakeboard session over:
Helping wipe down the wakeboard boat. Now time to get out the ski boat!
Just playin'
That's my girl! Lindsie tears it up on a ski now days!
When I think of wakeboarding, I think of Hayden. He is a PURE-BLOOD wakeboarder. Somehow we convinced him to give slalom skiing a try. He gets out there, never having tried before, and gets up his first try. Not only did he get up right away, he had his very own style. It was a cross-over between wakeboarding style and slalom skiing. We had to keep yelling to him that he was on a ski, not a wakeboard.
Caden's second run, this time with a wet suit!
Kage was so excited to get out and try Wakeboarding.... ha ha ha. His mom actually threatened him that he couldn't come home until he at least tried:) Since it was his first time, we put up the boom for him. He did awesome!
The best part of the day for Troy, and me, was when he got up on a slalom ski for the first time!!!! I don't know who was more excited, Troy or me???? I was amazed how great he was out there. He had perfect form and was so stable. That kid never ceases to amaze me. When he wants to do something, there is no stopping him.
What a perfect way to end a great day! Welcome to the ski club Troy. You have lots of fun days of skiing ahead of you. It makes me smile to think of all the fun you are going to have out on that water!!! Mini course, here we come!
Happy 9th Birthday Troy!
