Springtime is renewal of Mother Nature after a long cold sleep under her blanket of snow. The sun starts to shine longer and brighter in the North, the rivers start to soften up from their ice jams, maple trees become fountains of sweet stuff and the mountains become a real playground as the tulips try to peak out and Easter brings in the last of the ski and riding season. This year was a great year of skiing. I did not get in the days like I did during the 2007-2008 season thanks to a little someone by the name of Sapphire Elizabeth but the days that I did get in were probably the best days of the whole season. My ski log included entries of powder days with knee- and thigh-high skiing. I skied the days that counted; this year was about quality, and not quantity.
I had another great experience a few weeks ago while down in Peru, VT visiting with John and Lucy Maher, Emma’s aunt and uncle. We decided to hit up Stratton for a day of skiing. It was the ideal day to be at Stratton; 60 degrees with no clouds in the sky, and I was excited to spend time with Colin and Soe. We cruised the mountain all day and enjoyed what Stratton had to offer, including a great lunch at Grizzly’s Bar, which had an electric atmosphere that day thanks to the beer and bluegrass music.
I was taking in this great day with two great people (who, by the way, will be united in marriage next January in Stowe. Very fitting for them!). I wished Emma and Sapphire were there to take in the day with us but they were busy exploring Manchester with John and Lucy. Emma will be back on skiis next year with me. As I hung out with Colin and Soe all by myself, I really saw how much Soe adores Colin and Colin loves Soe. It is so evident in the way they play and interact with each other. These are two people that have truly found their lifelong partners. They balance each other in every way. They have the love and respect for each other that will get them through the ups and downs of a relationship and if one day they decide to have a family, they will be great parents. If you want to see love in works, and the balance a relationship needs with the complete support of on for the other, spend a day with Colin and Soe. I recommend spending the day on the mountain, like we did, enjoying the blue bird day. Emma and I are so happy for the two of them and want to see them succeed in everything they do. We will always be there to lend a hand, advice or to just listen to what’s on their minds. I am also very excited to have such a cool sister in law and soon to be brother in law.
I had another great experience a few weeks ago while down in Peru, VT visiting with John and Lucy Maher, Emma’s aunt and uncle. We decided to hit up Stratton for a day of skiing. It was the ideal day to be at Stratton; 60 degrees with no clouds in the sky, and I was excited to spend time with Colin and Soe. We cruised the mountain all day and enjoyed what Stratton had to offer, including a great lunch at Grizzly’s Bar, which had an electric atmosphere that day thanks to the beer and bluegrass music.
I was taking in this great day with two great people (who, by the way, will be united in marriage next January in Stowe. Very fitting for them!). I wished Emma and Sapphire were there to take in the day with us but they were busy exploring Manchester with John and Lucy. Emma will be back on skiis next year with me. As I hung out with Colin and Soe all by myself, I really saw how much Soe adores Colin and Colin loves Soe. It is so evident in the way they play and interact with each other. These are two people that have truly found their lifelong partners. They balance each other in every way. They have the love and respect for each other that will get them through the ups and downs of a relationship and if one day they decide to have a family, they will be great parents. If you want to see love in works, and the balance a relationship needs with the complete support of on for the other, spend a day with Colin and Soe. I recommend spending the day on the mountain, like we did, enjoying the blue bird day. Emma and I are so happy for the two of them and want to see them succeed in everything they do. We will always be there to lend a hand, advice or to just listen to what’s on their minds. I am also very excited to have such a cool sister in law and soon to be brother in law.
I leave you with a few pictures and video clips of Soe and Colin from that day at Stratton.
Colin and Soe heading up the 6 pack
Colin is already testing next years soft good line hence the new green jacket. Sorry Colin I know Burton has a cooler name then green.
Soe and Colin shredding the snow together
1 comment:
Well, that's just the nicest thing, Kev! Col and I are lucky to have you and Em as role models. We're not ALWAYS that nice to each other, like we were at Stratton, but we try. And the warm weather and blue skies definitely help! xx
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