Spring Break 2013

The Ahlberg clan headed to Colorado again for some skiing.  Friday after work, Jace, Cody, Drew, Trent and I headed out of town towards Colorado--hopefully getting a jump on the weather before the rain and snow hit Nebraska.

Ski Cooper

Again this year we went to Ski Cooper.  It's such a wonderful place for beginning skiers and families.  There are only 26 runs and 4 lifts.  We all have our favorites and it's hard to get lost.  Yet there are always runs to keep you challenged.  We never had to stand in lines.  We didn't feel we were getting run over my expert skiers and we could always find each other if we decided to go different directions for a few hours.  

Jace made sure to get a picture with all of us on the lifts.  As you can see from the pictures, it was a bit chilly several of the days.  We had great snow--new snow--most days, though it was a bit chilly and windy some days, too.  

Crazy Kid on Skis

Trent is definitely the rock star of our family when it comes to skiing.  He typically skies straight down the mountain--regardless if it's the bunny hill, a green or a blue run.  He says he knows how to turn, but that's typically just to avoid slower people who may be in his way.  He's also a bit of a ham when he knows he's being recorded.

Check out Trent skiing!

This was the first time Drew tried skiing.  Last year he snowboarded and this year he decided to try skis.  Like every first-time skier, it was a bit rough to start with (he didn't take lessons), but then he caught right on.  Did a nice job and, I think, had a pretty good time!

Trampoline Fun Center

Mid-week, we connected Cody with the youth group at church and then Jace, Drew, Trent and I headed into Denver.  We didn't have anything specific planned and we found a trampoline fun center, Big Time, and it was so much fun!  And SO affordable!

They had a Zorb ball where multiple small kids (or a few big ones) could get inside and roll back and forth on a ramp.  This was Trent crawling inside. 

Overall, there were five 50' long trampolines where you could ultimately jump into a big foam pit.  There were three other 50' long trampolines where you could play dodge ball.  There was a bouncy house type of thing, a crazy maze that was a bit scarier than you'd think, a giant (life size) chess board and a Black Ops obstacle course.  It was great fun.  We ALL were bouncing and jumping--though Drew and Trent more than me and Jace.

Video: Trent and Drew Making a Run for It!

Video: Dad Showing His Jumping Skills, Too

Video: Drew's Flip Twist & Turn on the Tramp

Video: Quick Shot of Trent Jumping

And in Summary...

As always, we had a good time.  We did ski a half day in Winter Park.  There were more runs, bigger runs, more lifts and more accommodations, there were also a lot more people, a bit more chaos and not the family friendliness of Ski Cooper.  We'll probably head back there next year.  Cody skied two more days at Winter Park with the church youth group.  They had great weather and he came home a bit rosy faced! (And I can't seem to get the picture turned the right way!)