I am writing this post in the car on our way home from Jackson Hole. More about that later, because for now I want to write about last weekend.On Saturday Sam went on a bike ride then we all went up to our cabin in East Canyon to help Grandpa Tom build the new cabin which is next to the old cabin. The boys were stoked as always to be builders. Especially Will. While Dad and Grandpa and Uncle Nate worked on the electrical work, we did a lot of riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles, swinging, fishing in the pond, throwing sticks in the river for Daisy, laying in the hammock, playing in the playhouse, climbing the ladder to the loft playroom, exploring and designing the kids "hide-outs", playing bad minton, jumping on the tramp, and all sorts of fun.
That night Sam and I went out on a date with some friends to dinner and a movie. How is that for a perfect day/night?
Sunday Grandma Judy hosted all the Clarks for dinner - always fun to be with everyone. Thanks Judy!
This next part is an exerpt from dad's blog describing our day on Monday:
On Labor Day, we decided to put away the bikes and break out the skis. Lunchbox has been taking tumbling for the past year and wanted to try his hand on the water ramps at the Olympic Park in Park City.
The Lunchbox is just a little guy and is already an adrenaline junkie. I can honestly say just seeing these jumps freaked my out, but he suited up and went out with a smile! We showed up for his “session” (with a real coach) for 1 on 1 training. This session had a series of checkpoints that he had to complete before going to the next step. Here is step 1, the mini-tramp into the pool.
Step 2: The ramp with no jump. They would go down the ramp and run into a big pad
Step 3:The mini ramp-Launch #1
Step 4: Big air, with tricks
He actually was doing a “Spread Eagle” on this one, which is still my go-to move off jumps!
He actually was doing a “Spread Eagle” on this one, which is still my go-to move off jumps! This was a great experience for our family. It couldn't have been a more beautiful day. I would like to thank his coach Austin at the Olympic Park for his patience and encouragement. It was amazing how natural, and comfortable Lunch looked, especially in comparison to the 50-year old Asian guy belly flopping off the medium ramp. Lunchbox I am proud of you and can’t wait to see you do it again! Olympics 2018 here we come.
Afterwards we ate at Bandits then headed for the Alpine Slide which never disappoints! We had a great time!
1. His first jump
2. Doing a spread eagle
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