Boys' Ski Weekend

Because Serafina's dance showcase got shifted to this past weekend, the boys had to go to Tahoe without us and adjust the days so that they could be home in time to attend the performance.  Tom had the smart idea to invite his friend Rich and his boys.  This is the same crew Tom and Leo backpacked with in September. 

Rich's boys are homeschooled so they had the flexiblity to ski on Friday and Saturday.  Apparently Friday wasn't the best weather but they all made the best of it.  The boys don't always use their birth names, but their chosen names start with the same letters so their parents often just call them by the first initial.  I'll do the same here.  

This is E and Leo on the lift. 

Tom getting in on the picture. 

The whole crew. 

Leo and E again.  E doesn't have a ton of snowboarding experience, but he's got a whole lot of guts, so he was willing to go on big runs with Tom and Leo and figure out how to get himself down the mountain despite lacking skills.  Both Tom and Leo were really impressed with his bravery and fortitude.  Rich and J skied together on some more mellow runs.  

The house accommodated them all really well and it sounds like they had a great trip.  It was so nice their friends were able to join them because it made Serafina and I feel less guilty for not going.