Ski lifts, Snow skis , Long johns and lots of FUN!

We took the boys to Red River this year. They learned last year at Angel Fire and we thought it'd be neat to try somewhere different. Pake started out great, but Tate on the other hand had to relearn. But as soon as he caught on he was flying down the mountain right past his old, out of shape Mom and Dad.

Tater and I on the lift!

KD and the boys stopped because I thought this was a pretty place for a picture!

Of course I have to get a family picture using my camera's self timer.... NOTE: my boys are very impatient with me and my picture taking! The sun was glaring in their eyes as you can see with Tater's squinting.


The boys and their wimpy MOM! Note to self: get in better shape next year before hitting the slopes!

KD and Tater in the chair in front of Pake and I.... the lift chairs were just 3 seaters... so we had to split up!

Another shot of KD and Tater!

They don't recommend ski poles for the smaller skiers (Pake calls them "sticks," he wanted sticks real bad but we convinced him that he'd do better with out them). Anyway, KD would lend Tater a pole to help him a long. Thank goodness for KD's patience!

Mr. Pake he will be sking like a pro before we know it!

Pake about to head down to the lift again!

Tater Man was not paying attention when it was time to get on the lift and he missed the chair..... so he had to ride all by himself in the next.... he looks so little!

On Saturday night, they have a light show down the face of the mountain! Each skier has a torch and it makes for a real pretty show!

We FINALLY got to eat at Texas Reds and it was every bit as good as we anticipated!

Our Motel was right beside the 2nd lift which was really handy. The boys were so excited the first day we got there... They just couldn't wait to rent their skis and get on the slopes!

We had a great trip and the boys can't wait until next year. We've decided we might do a few things different next year.... like bring some FOOD! It got pretty expensive eating out, so on our last night we went to the grocery store and bought hotdogs.... we used the microwave in our room and it was just pretty good stuff!

Well it's snowing in the Texas Panhandle today.... I bet we have about 2-3 inches... It's really pretty especially when you're sitting by the warm fireplace! Happy New Years Yall!