I D A H O

While Steve and I were riding the lift with Marcus at Snowbasin on Saturday I had a thought about going to Idaho. One of the girls I grew up with in my home ward was getting married for the first time and had asked my Mom to invite me to the wedding and reception which was that night. With our calendars now free (ahem - COVID-19 closing all large gatherings) we decided why not. So I began texting my parents and asking if they were up for visitors. My Dad said, "yes and why don't you bring your ski gear and ski Pomerelle on Monday." Steve said, "sounds fun!" So when we got back home Saturday with Marcus we began to pack -- it would be a surprise to the kids since it all transpired while they were in lessons. We managed to get packed, run a couple of errands, and make in time to pick up the kids and then tell them the surprise that we were heading to Idaho.

We ate pizza on the way since it was pie day. And then when we got there my parents and I ran into the reception while Steve played a game of SPLAT with the kids and then put the boys to bed. The reception was lovely and she looked amazing. She even had the photographer take a picture of the "original Acequia 1st ward" peeps that were there.

Sunday we had a great relaxing day. A member of the Elders Quorum had called Steve on Saturday and authorized him to do the sacrament in our home so we were able to do that with my parents and have a nice Come Follow Me lesson where we watched the video Spiritual Whirlwinds. Then we played a new game they had Skull Kings and watched the movie Spies in Disguise that had us all laughing out loud. And Grandpa pulled out his guitars and the girls and him picked out a few notes.

Then Monday morning we got up ate breakfast, packed up and headed towards Pomerelle to ski. We had an amazing day and knew that it may be our last as resorts in UT were closing like dominoes due to COVID-19. The resort was practically empty all morning, it got a little busier in the afternoon but there was still never a wait for the lift or anyone else on the runs. Marcus really gained some good practice and was mastering his turns and stopping. The sun was out and Mimi met us for lunch and Marcus exclaimed, "Mimi, you should ski with us. it's so fun!" Marcus is so fun to ski with and a little nerve wracking because he's still learning how to control things, but eventually he learned how to turn to control his speed and was following Grandpa turning down the mountain. Every time he'd fall I'd ski up to him looking for tears or an upset face and he was always smiles and would say how much fun he was having. After lunch we all skied a few more runs. Then I took the boys to the van while Steve took the girls to do one more powder tree run. Definitely a high note to end the season. I'm so glad we went and that we got to spend some time with Mimi & Grandpa before social distancing.