Lets start on the slopes. We explored a small little ski slope 40 minutes from our home. You can pay by the trip up (perfect as the day pass might be a stretch) There are a few runs down, a little sledding area, and most importantly, a smally warming hut. We met Brian, Tate, Lundy and Bradyen there for some snow sports.
Think he is ready?
The rope tow is BY FAR the most difficult aspect of the training. I am basically holding Nick and clinging to the line with every remaining ounce of strength. We are thrilled (and sweating) by the time we reach the top. Sometimes we don't make it all the way to the top.
Here is a little video of the simple learning technique. I was holding Nick with the poles in front.
Next video is SUPER quick, but it was the last run of the day and we branched out to the 'nick holds the poles' portion to see how is balance was. He did Great!! However at the final spot, he caught and edge and fell right on his face. Instant tears! Chris ran over and told him how awesome he looked and that it was cool to fall on your face! Sweet turn around and for weeks he told everyone that the scratch on his face was from skiing on his face...
But back to the video. You can hear Nick wailing - but seeing Tate ski by with an intense look of worry on his face with regards to his best bud.... So sweet.
After about 5 runs, we decided to move over to the sledding portion. it was quite the hill. Nick and Tate went down solo first. They enjoyed the speed, but Nick preferred to have someone in the back helping out.
Of coruse we are in Germany - so what would they sell at the warming hut - you guessed it, beer. And snow is the perfect 'cooler'!
Nick and Mom
Is that a smile or fear? Can you see his face skiing scrapes?
That sled is surely working hard
In Germany, the wood sleds are more than decoration - they are the best ones on the moutain! Here is Lundy and Brayden
Love this photo, Know no evil, hear no evil, and see no evil
Onto Basketball - We started this week. Nick and I were walking into the gym for the first time. He had NO IDEA what to expect, but he told me, 'mom, I am SO EXCITED' The hoop is rather tall for these 4-5 year olds - but some of them can find the basket! I am impressed. Nick was again the shortest - but soaking it up like a sponge
Can white boys jump..... Yes, but not very high quite yet
One practice and now its game time! Love this video. Not only does the black team try to score on the blue teams basket. But I love how Nick rushes back to the defensive postion. (also, yes, I admit, I hemmed his shorts a little too short. He looks like a soccer placer on the basketball court. rest assured, they are fixed back to a long length for the next game. However, Nick did tell me that he liked his jersey shorter so we will keep that!)
Its fun to watch him listen to EVERYTHING the coach tells him. He retains it all - but doesn't necessarily act on it. So where to put a hoop inside for pratice?
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