Sophie Skis

Sophie started skiing lessons in January.  We were not sure how they were going to go- Sophie tends to be a perfectionist and gets upset when she does not do things perfectly the first time.   But, I was determined to have her start ski lessons and learn since we live so close to the ski mountain, and since she is young and it doesn't hurt to fall. We held our breath, crossed our fingers, and sent her off to her ski teacher.  Turns out, we didn't need to worry- she did great!  She took to skiing right away, and loves it!  She absolutely loves her teacher and has picked up on everything quickly and easily.  She now can do all of the lower lift runs without any trouble and is starting to do the medium runs.  Not to shabby for someone who learned a month ago!

 Sophie is not afraid of heights and likes to ride the chair lifts. She has no problem getting on and off by herself.  Carl has been taking her up once a week during his lunch break so they can get in some daddy-daughter ski time.

 Sophie flying down the mountain.  She is easy to spot in all pink!

Sophie can stop by herself at the bottom of each run in her snowplow(or pizza).  She can also turn on her own and basically does an amazing job!  We are now thinking of starting Cade skiing next year, he hates to see Sophie go without him!  Another benefit of skiing- it makes the winter go by faster when you can get out and enjoy it!  And we have had a looong winter...