We left at 11:00 pm on Wednesday night, so in case you have never done that it means party time all night, and sleepy time for others. We stopped in Flag at the Mav "the QT of the mountains" per Hillary so that Alex could get some chap stick. When asked why three it was because "One was for his jacket, one for extreme, and one cause it says Shaka-Laka!" Sorry Alex I even asked, now it makes total sense. However I am still concerned as to why you never once had one on you, just saying.
The other pic was because we got pulled over three times, how many? Three, no big deal. And yes, Alex is in the front seat of that car.
This trip was fun for multiple reasons, Cote's bday being the best, but the second was because it combined a lot of my good friends together in one spot. The first day we went to Canyons, and it was HOT. 60 degrees hot, which on the mountain means even in a long sleeve shirt, gloves, and helmet, you are dripping sweat all day long.
It was a total park day, just insane park laps in some popcorn slushy snow. Cote decided to become big time while there, he started sending it off the medium size jumps. Now I shouldn't even call them medium because in Utah like other mountains that actually get snow, and as the season goes on the jumps get bigger and bigger. These jumps were larger than any seen in AZ, the only reason I point this out is because it is a big deal, and Cote did it.
It pays to ride with a sick crew, and these guys all rock. We had a sweet amount of talent on the mountain.
The second day was spent at Brighton, and while we were there it snowed, it snowed a ton. At least 6 inches. So this day was a total opposite, cold, snowing, and filled with tree runs. Cote was super excited about that because he was having the time of his life. Tree runs are not easy, and they take some skill, because once you get stuck, its tough to get out. So I was impressed with my little mans skill. I love it.
Plus this was also a good day Brexton because my little boy was able to ride with what I would consider to be his identical clone from another mother and father: Drake. He likes Lego's, OK he loves Lego's, and so does Brexton. And they both like Star Wars, and they both love Wii. Well they rode together and it was great. They are only a couple of days apart in age so it makes it a good time.
So here is the line up for your viewing pleasure: Cote, Brexton, and I; Whit and Weav (I mean when are we not together); Brandon and Kelli; Alex and Hillary: Josh and Bri; and Bri's little sis concussion (I will tell that one another day).
This final pic is a shout out to our house warming guests, Hillary's mom spoiled us rotten, and the Eudis's always make it a party. And for the record, this is how you pack 10 snowboards, gear, clothes and 8 people into a Toyota, and a Scion. It was awesome. Until next year, because this will be an annual trip for sure.
