carter skiied today! not only did he ski, but he went on the big lift with dad! he reacted with a general attitude of "well, when exactly were you going to let me do this?" -- he just stood up and went down the mountain like there was nothing to it (of course, he was on the tether--we are not THAT crazy).

ava was very cute--she was absolutely determined to teach carter: "mom! dad!wait!! i have to teach carter how to get on the magic carpet!!" "i have to show him how to go down the hill!" "watch, carter!" "see? you make a wedge...and then you tuuuuuuurrrrnrnnnn..."

it was great.