New Sport

As a family one thing we do well is try new sports together.  Last, winter was archery.  Everyone received a new bow, shot a 3-D indoor league, and participated in outdoor archery competition.  The kids went on to win some competitions in their separate age division and I used the archery skills to hunt antelope in the late summer.  Bow hunting is something my husband has done since I met him.  

This year the new sport is skiing and snowboarding.  In case you don't know me well, I HATE to be cold.  Yes, this was the first concern when I told friends about the move to Idaho.  So it is surprising that I would choose to go in the snow and wind to ski, but winters here can be long and boring when confined to the house.  

An hour long class and we were off, down the bunny hill that is for the day.  My son insisted on snowboarding while the rest of us tried skiing. On our ride home the truck just about burst with excited voices explaining the successes, failures, and fun had on the mountain.  Now, we are proud season pass holders for the duration of this year and next.  

Our second time to ski and snowboard proved to be even more fun as we ventured off the beginner run to the next level, greens.  The very last run of the day found us trying out a blue, although totally by mistake.  

These new adventures are chocked full of true learning.  Last ski trip alone forced us to read maps, discuss safety as life-flight helicopter landed while we ate lunch, and overcome challenges (like me riding the ski lift).  When you see learning in everything, your eyes are open to all the possibilities.