Markosky-Hodgson Annual Ski Vacation

It's that time of year again when we get a sitter for all the dogs, pack up and head out West to one, if not, our favorite ski destination, Fernie, BC. This year was as eventful as past years having not one but two babies and a three year old (with selective hearing), grandparents (with non selective hearing, he! he! ) and those of us who do ski, thinking we can ski just as well as we did ten years ago. It's a good thing we had a very hot, hot tub all to ourselves at the end of the day or some of us would still be stuck on the hill. This year was most exciting with Jackson putting on the boards for the very first time. He did really well and wanted to do everything by himself. By the end he was refusing to learn how to stop because he wanted to 'go fast'

MAGIC CARPET RIDE

When it came to skiing, Jackson seemed to be a natural. He did not want any help at all, especially getting on and off the Magic Carpet.

Jayson swooshing through the powder!!

Here is our little man skiing all by himself. He would wiggle his little bum forward, put his hands on his knees and go STRAIGHT down the hill. To stop he either fell down laughing or someone would have to catch Jackson before he ran into the snow fence!!

SUPER SKIER

Grandpa and Grandma (Baba D) with their three grandchildren.

This trip was especially exciting for me because I finally got to met my new neice 'Baby Madeleine'. She is as cute as a button and looks like her daddy.

"Skinny Mini and Chuncky Monkey"