saying "hooray" for a typical day

SJ and Bob didn't have school on MLK Jr. Day, but I did have to work for a few hours. My husband had decided that he was going to take SJ skiing (Bob was welcome to go, but he is afraid of the ski lifts!). My husband made arrangements to meet up with a few of SJ's friends' families at the ski resort. After he dropped off Bob at my parents' house, they made their way to Seven Springs.

My husband and SJ arrived about an hour before our friends. They were able to get in a few runs while they were waiting. After the friends arrived, SJ and the kids had a great time skiing. SJ did have some moments of impatience waiting for the non-speeding skiers to make it down the hill, but otherwise was in a pleasant mood.

They had lunch at the ski lodge and then continued skiing for a few more hours. Seven Springs has a lot of lifts and runs, so they were able to do many runs in spite of the holiday crowds. SJ's friends are so great with him. They never treat him any differently than any other kid. To them, he is just their friend and that is what I treasure about them.

Seven Springs also has a terrain park, so SJ was able to ski through tunnels and over some smallish jumps. (It is really aimed at the snowboarders, but skiers are welcome to use it too!) My husband said the kids enjoyed that section too!

On what was SJ's last run, he was racing with his buddy and they collided. My husband said he knew that was going to be it for him. It wasn't SJ's or the other kids fault, just a skiing casualty. My husband said his goodbyes and they headed home.

When SJ got home, he was visibly tired out. He told me a few details about the day and then headed off to get some Wii time in. I am glad they were able to enjoy this holiday day.