our spots in time...: Having fun with friends in Beaver Creek

What a fun weekend! We were invited by our good friends Jen and Denny Fish to stay at their condo at the Westin in Beaver Creek. The weekend was loaded with firsts and a few almost firsts...

Sophia had her 1st lesson of the 2012 season but she also had one last year. This one was a bit different, she wasn't with anyone she knew for her lesson, including Henry. She was (and is!) such a strong girl. When we said good-bye, her lip was trembling...she was trying so hard to hold back the 'I-am-scared-tears' but she did it. Any if you are reading this post, you know me well enough that seeing her hold back her tears made me cry... Only a couple though, no water works :) Her lesson went from 9 until 3...long day! At the end her instructor said that Sophia did a great job. She accomplished almost everything for that level, she said she listened very well, followed instruction and was very engaged. Way to go Sophia!

Henry had his first ski lesson ever and he did great too. I was a bit worried as I would imagine that an all day ski lesson in all of that gear would tire a just-turned 3 year old out. He too though was great. His instructor said that he was a bit sad in the beginning but after a bit he found his way and also tried hard and was very engaged in the lesson, very impressive for his first time at such a young age. Apparently he was hot though as when we went to spy on him, he was without his jacket. Way to go Henry!

First time for them both in a hot tub too which they l-o-v-e-d. Who wouldn't?

First time sleeping over with friends. Sophia and her good friend Reiney were so excited to show each other their pj's and when they came running out of their rooms to show each, they were quite surprised to find that they were wearing the same hello kitty jammies! Too funny.

Sophia ALMOST had her first sleep on a sofa. The plan was that Reiney and Sophia were going to have a sleepover on the sofas one night. Sophia nestled in, as did Reiney. That lasted about 5 minutes. Even though it was her idea :), Reiney wanted to go back to her mom and dad.

It was the first time Cecil and I have been to, and stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek and it was wonderful! We had such a great time with our kiddies as well as our friends. We need to make sure that we go up for family skiing more often. And we both quickly realized that we cannot WAIT until we can all ski together. So much fun!