.: Snowplanet

Monday, November 14, 2011

Snowplanet

Last weekend we went to Snowplanet thanks to our friend Daniel Perry. He kindly gave us free passes that he wasn't able to use before the expiry date.

Hayden has asked to go to Snowplanet for about the past 4 years!! When I told him Friday after school what we were doing on Saturday he didn't believe me and was quite convinced I was teasing him (not that I would ever tease him about something like that).

We've never gone before simply because it's an expensive place...a day pass and rental equipment (skis, poles & boots) for 2 boys and Tony comes to $222. CRAZY!

However, the boys had soooo much fun they keep wishing and talking about going back. I'm actually a little excited for them as I just learned you can buy a pass and get one for free and they have some cheap deals on their night passes....we'll see!

Anyway, this weekend Tony and I realized that Hayden has only been in snow once in his life. When we lived in California we took him to Big Bear when he was 1 1/2. Ashton and Noah have never been in snow. No wonder they were so excited!

Both boys amazed us. They put skis on for the 1st time without any hesitation and off they went. (Tony was on the snow giving them some tips on what to do and helping them up whenever they fell). There was no holding them back. Within an hour they were skiing from the very top of the hill and even swerving a little as they came down. Tony also got to ski and 'show off' how good he was - not only did we have happy boys, but a happy Daddy too. Juliet and I had a nice relaxing time enjoying the lovely cafe...reading, snoozing, & drinking hot chocolate and Noah had fun tobogganing. We stayed at Snowplanet for 7 hours!

I think we'll go to Mt Ruapaeheu next winter (yes, it snows in NZ!) but the beauty of Snowplanet is you can walk out of the place into beautiful warm air and sunny skies - and you don't have to pay for accommodation since it's so close to home.

Whoever thought of building a large warehouse out in the country just 15-20 minutes from the city with REAL snow 365 days of the year was a genius!

The Cafe:

Tony & Ashton waiting for the lift (photo taken through the glass):

Noah:

Ashton at the top of the slope (note-Ashton is embarrassed to smile properly because he doesn't want anyone noticing that he has 3 front teeth missing):

Tony and Noah:

Ashton:

Hayden:

Hayden & Ashton get ready to ski down the slope:

Hayden takes off:

Ashton in action:

Ashton warms himself up by the fire:

2 comments:

Jen said...: What a great idea! I'm glad you had fun!; November 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Awesome fun! Can't believe what naturals the boys are at skiing :D. I prefer the cafe too and enjoy watching thru the big window
Julia; December 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Funny Comments

Ashton walking into the supermarket quietly whispers to himself: "Please can I have macaroni and cheese, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

Ashton: "I want to live with Jesus." Mummy: "Why?" Ashton: "Because he be nice to me and he gives me bread and water!"

Mummy, examining Ashton's legs, and thinking: My goodness, what hairy legs. Ashton, unimpressed with Mummy's examination, pulls away: "Don't touch them. I'm growing Daddy legs!"

Hayden gets upset at Ashton: "Right Ashton, that's it! I'm telling Jesus on you!"

Ashton with a cold: "I'm snotty as a piggy."

Hayden: "The sun is burning my eyeballs."

Hayden: "Mummy, how come your penis is missing?"

Hayden: "I get the bigger piece of cake because my skeleton is bigger."

Hayden (3yrs old) sees me get dressed in the morning and stares at my breasts with a confused look..."What thooooose be for???"

Hayden: "I don't want to finish my pizza, it's got blood all over it."

Hayden: "Ashton hit me in the heart."

Hayden learns the planets at Preschool: Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Penus!

Hayden (shopping with me and whining): "My brain hurts forever because you haven't buyed me anything."

QUOTES

Like the changing leaves of fall...My little boy is now a man.
--Author Unknown

Boys are God's way of telling you that your house is too neat!
--Author Unknown

There never has been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between a mother and a son.
--Author Unknown

Boys are found everywhere - on top of, underneath, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around or jumping to. Mothers love them, little girls hate them, older sisters and brothers tolerate them, adults ignore them and Heaven protects them. A boy is Truth with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket.
--Alan Marshall Beck

Something For A Giggle....

I Owe My Mother ....

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me LOGIC. " Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about STAMINA. "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. "Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING. "You are going to get it when you get home!"

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

My mother taught me ESP. "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

My mother taught me HUMOR. "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me GENETICS. "You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS. "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE. "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!