Monday, February 09, 2009

Proudest Day in This Dad's Life

As many of you may know, I (Caleb) have a borderline addiction to skiing. Lets just say that Cassi is the number 2 on my speed dial, and Alta is number 3. Cooper has been able to share a few Alta ski experiences with me while he rides in a backpack. With a recent increase in his "YEE-HAW's" and "WOO-HOO's" as we skied down the mountain, I knew that it was time; Time to get him on his own skis. And Saturday, the 7th of February, this historic event took place.

At 21 months old, Coop buckled into a pair of ski boots that were a little too big (they didn't have a smaller size), clicked into a tiny pair of Head skis, and set off to the bunny hill at Alta. His balance was amazing, his understanding of the skis was well beyond his years, and his desire to go "adin, adin" was a soulful chant that encouraged me to surmount the burning in my legs and arms to take Cooper up the rope tow time and time again.



After a few runs, Cooper and I had both had enough to be satisfied with the day's accomplishment,

so we went to the restaurant to bask in the warmth

that only a snowy day at Alta could offer for a dad and his son.

6 comments:

Ryan & Amanda said...

That is so fun! Cooper is so cute!

Tess and Garet said...

Oh my gosh, that's the cutest thing I've ever seen! How long are those skis? I can't wait to show Garet the pictures, he'll love them!

Teddy, Scott, & baby Jane said...

That's awesome! Way to go little Coopy! And Caleb, just for the record...."a borderline addiction to skiing?" I think it's a little moer than that, let's be honest. Sure love you guys! Can't wait for the little guy, keep us on the speed dial as well!

Unknown said...

Hey Caleb, You should be very proud of Cooper! He is not even 2 and he is skiing!!! That is awesome...I love checking out your blog! Hopefully I can meet Cassi sometime, she seems great!

-Laura Birsinger

Jas and Berg said...

Cass, thanks for checking in on us. I do need to post a for real shot of my belly. It is big and so cute, if I may say so myself. It is coming up...8 1/2 weeks. Wow. I can't believe that! You have to be getting really close...4 weeks? right? I want to see you...you'll have to post it up! Good luck with the final lap! Love you, Berg

Lisa Marie said...

That is so adorable. I can't really picture Kaden skiing just yet. In fact, he's never really even gotten the chance to play in the snow! How sad is that!?