The Hazard Chronicles

I can't explain to myself the degree of excitement that was going through me on Friday night. We had driven up to the Wallace house and had a good evening with the kids before putting them to bed and going out on a little date. Later that night, laying in bed, I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. It was ridiculous, and though I was fully aware of this fact, I couldn't help it. In a few short hours I would be in line for first chair on the first day of ski season.

Advertised conditions were as follows: "Potential obstacles and thin areas may be encountered. You may want to wait for more snow if all you have is new gear." No worries. It didn't matter. The entire family was stoked to be on snow again, the sun was shining, and the atmosphere was festive. From now until sometime in the spring, we'll probably ski at least once a week. Sometimes this will mean big trips to big resorts, and others will be short half-days closer to home. We'll spend long hours in cars and hotel rooms. We'll laugh, and cry and have our individual victories. There will be some injuries, hopefully minor, and there will definitely be a lot of stories. And it all started on Saturday morning. Let the season begin!

We timed it: Just about 15 minutes from our house to the lift line. It's nice to be able to take it easy in the morning and still get first chair :)  

The first of many good trips. 

Not sure they were supposed to be up there, but at least we got a photo before telling them to come down.

Scenic lunch break

Besides skiing, we did a few other things as well.

This dynamic trio partied like it was the 90s at the Smashing Pumpkins concert in Spokane! Oh, the memories I have of that band. I swear that when I hear the song "1979" I can catch the faint smell of worn vinyl seating, burning oil in an old pickup truck, and the sweet feeling of teenage independence. 

As a family we went and saw the play "Guys on Ice." It was a fun musical that had us laughing out loud at this small-town theater.

Speaking of ice- we went skating at the outdoor rink they set up at the park. 

Winter is here and I love it. 

Have a good week!