A little day of traditions

Years ago, my family started a little tradition of heading to Island Park in the middle of the winter to stay in the Yurts at Harriman Park. To my parents, this was a great idea for a family activity. I was a little slower to join them in the excitement. It sounded like a ton a work, and then you have to sleep in a yurt! Not exactly our kind of fun. Although I might not have had the greatest attitude, my opinion of this little activity changed. It was relaxing, and my kids loved it, and especially liked going with the cousins.

Unfortunately, as our family has grown, we no longer can fit in the yurts. We have changed the tradition to a father-daughter (we only had girls in our family for a long time!), day trip to go cross-country skiing. This year my parents talked me into sending Paige for the first time. I was worried she would not be able to keep up with everyone, but she did great and loved it!

It was a beautiful day, and they saw tons of swans in the river.

As tradition goes, we cannot have a ski trip without a mighty duel! at the end. Here is the barricade that everyone made to protect them from the opposing team, Grandpa Rich. I don't understand why no one will be on his team, he just gets attacked by everyone.

My kids look forward to this trip like they look forward to Christmas! Hopefully, someday when all the kiddo's are old enough, maybe the mom's can join in on the trip again as well!