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SNOWBIRD TRIP 2018
Part 6: Going Home
Saturday, April 7 – Sunday, April 8
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
We took two days to drive home, from Utah to Washington. Todd started acting silly after so many hours in the car. This was right before our lunch stop in Twin Falls, Idaho (at the Chipotle Mexican Grill).
After lunch, we did some sightseeing at Shoshone Falls (see the last post: “Shoshone Falls (Twin Falls, ID)”. Back on the road, we saw a really long load: a wind turbine blade. Todd took a nap.
Wind turbine blade
Car nap – April 7, 2018
Next stop: Boise, ID.
We had the good fortune of being able to visit my aunt (my mom’s sister) and uncle, and stay overnight at their house. Highlights shortly after arriving were: hanging out in the backyard with cocktails, watching the ducks in the above-ground pool and eating a delicious vegan meal.
Jeff & Todd watching the duck – April 7, 2018
Eric & Todd – April 7, 2018
Elaine & Jeff
Todd had a blast doing pillow bear and ‘pillow frog’ fights with Elaine and Jeff.
Elaine & Todd – April 7, 2018
Jeff & Todd (1 of 3)
Jeff & Todd (2 of 3)
Jeff & Todd (3 of 3)
Pillow pile
Before bed, Elaine and Todd enjoyed snuggling.
Elaine & Todd – April 7 2018
SUNDAY, APRIL, 8, 2018
Before heading home, Todd interacted with the ducks…
April 8, 2018
April 8, 2018
We stopped for a Mexican food meal in Kennewick, WA.
Hulk hungry! – April 8, 2018
THE END!
SNOWBIRD TRIP 2018
Part 5: Thursday, April 5 – Friday, April 6
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
Ohhh…this was a pivotal day in Todd’s skiing career! We bought ‘beginner’ tickets at Alta, to ski off the Sunnyside lift only. This was Todd’s first time skiing off-reins on real, ‘big’ ski runs (instead of just Chickadee or the rope tow). We were among the first people in line.
Waiting for the lifts to open at Alta – April 5, 2018
Family selfie on Sunnyside chair – April 5, 2018
Our first run was down to the bottom of the chair, skier’s right of the lift.
Dada dispenses the jelly beans at Alta – April 5, 2018
Big mountain, No reins! – April 5, 2018
Elisa & Todd – April 5, 2018
Elisa & Todd – April 5, 2018
Our second run took us to Alf’s lodge. Notice how Todd waves to all the people on the chairlift…(He’s such a ‘people person’!)
At the lodge, we met the mountain manager, and he gave us an Alta anniversary pin. Todd played with his PJ Masks figures while eating his snack.
Alf’s Lodge at Alta – April 5, 2018
Anniversary pin from the mountain manager – April 5, 2018
Our third run took us all the way to the bottom (and Todd was done!). Eric took a run on his own while Todd and I shopped for a souvenir toy. When Eric came in, I went out for one more run.
Todd’s new friend at the Sunnyside lodge – April 5, 2018
Alta bear – April 5, 2018
Before 1 pm, we were on our way back to the Cliff. After a recharging nap, Todd had energy once again for the pool.
Bus from Alta to Snowbird – April 5, 2018
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018
On our last day at Snowbird, it actually rained…a first for us! It was fine, though. We hung out in the room, walked the hallways, and took the shuttle to the Snowbird Center for lunch. I’ve never had smoked eggplant on a pizza, but it really added some extra flavor! (Notice the little brown things in the picture.) Todd played with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, for the last time. After nap, we went to the pool one last time.
April 6, 2018
Pizza from the Snowbird Center – April 6, 2018
April 6, 2018
TO BE CONTINUED…
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