SKI Bums

We loaded up and caravaned west with Pop and CiCi last Thursday after school. The boys really traveled quite well, both ways! They got to take turns having "alone" time in Pop and CiCi's car - which helped break up the trip for them. Check out Jayden and Kyler --travel buddies:)! We broke up the trip by stopping Thursday night somewhere in Kansas and finishing up the trip on Friday. We found a gas station in Ellis, Kansas that had an indoor playground and check out the little door. . .

Here is Kyler getting settled with CiCi . . . they fought over whose turn it was and how long each persons turn was . . must of been some fun going on in there . . come to think of it, I never got a turn? . . hmmm that would of been nice!

On Friday we stopped at a rest stop and had a picnic lunch (thanks to CiCi!). The boys got to run around and in later pictures if you notice some scratches on Kyler's cheek - its from the stick that got thrown at him (courtesy of Jayden) during our nice "quiet" picnic -- hey it's not all roses - we are traveling with three boys!

Colorado!!! We made it! Here are the boys checking out the ski maps at the Visitors Center . . .

Now things get a little interesting. . .about the time we hit Denver Kyler started to not feel well. At the time we thought -- altitude, car sick, or his regular stomach issues . . .by the time we were "mountain climbing" and had stopped for a nice little dinner as we ascended into ski country -- barfing in the bathroom -- poor little guy! In the meantime -- Pop and CiCi picked up Auntie M and Miss Louise at the airport. We got our crew settled in the condo and Kyler was glad to be out of the car and able to lay down. Later that night . . Evan got sick . . so, now we have ruled out our previous predictions and moved on to "stomach virus" conclusion. (boo hoo!)

Saturday, Jayden hit the slopes -- Kerry took some pictures of Jayden at ski school but they are on Mom's camera - so more to come! Kyler and Evan got out for a little bit and got their ski equipment and tried out the magic carpet slope . . .(notice Evan has on his pajama pants in these pictures!)

Kyler and Kerry -- Kyler was doing great-- he went down a few times before returning to the condo.

The magic carpet . . .

Kerry and I were able to ski together the first day while Jayden was at ski school and CiCi was keeping the sickies . . .

Here is Jayden departing from ski school . . .

By day two on the slopes poor Kyler was in rough shape and we headed straight to the doctor . . we ended up staying at the office for hours while they got him back hydrated and got his oxygen level up . . he was a sick little boy --a bad case of strep made even worse with the altitude issues. He ended up having to go back to the condo and remain on oxygen and give his body time to fight the strep:(. Evan was feeling better so, he and Kerry hit the slopes with the rest of the gang -- (again - there are some more pics somewhere!)

Thank goodness for antibiotics, Motrin and OXYGEN . . cause by the time Kyler had his recheck with the doc on ski day 3(and final day!) he was feeling MUCH better and was cleared by the doctor to hit the slopes (along with some continued oxygen use!)

Jayden was zipping all over the mountain -- boarding BLUES -- can you believe?! He had no fear and would just zip off ahead of you!

Kerry and Evan had quite the system . . . he had a strap on him and would ski next to Kerry -- Kerry's ski would guide his snowboard --he loved it! And considering that Kyler had no ski school at all -- he did soo good-- he had alot of control and could zip down some slopes himself --if he could have had a little more "well" time - he would have been zipping down Blues too! I see some snow bummin' in all of their future!

Auntie Me and Miss "Weez" somehow escaped my camera . . but I know there are some good ski pics with the gang the day that Kyler and I were hanging at the condo - so I'll post more soon. Here are the boys scouting the slopes and making plans . . notice Kyler has his oxygen. We had great accommodations -- and could truly ski in and ski out - not need for shuttles or anything -- perfect place for kiddos! (especially, sick ones -- doc, slopes and eating/shops all within walking distance)

What's a little strep, barfing and oxygen . . . we had a great trip! I could have done without the illnesses -- and would have taken it myself for Kyler in a heartbeat --- but, oh-well - what can ya do?! Thanks to CiCi and Pop the boys got their first taste of mountain life and are ready to go back for more!