Two Plankin' Daddy: Easter: Giving Thanks For What I Have

First Off, I want to thank the Lord for all the blessings He has provided for me. A great wife, a happy and healthy daughter, and the abilities to do what I do are all out of God's grace.

When I first moved to Montana, I quickly picked up on a conservative Christian feel around the Gallatin Valley. But...after spending my days buried in the fluff at Bridger, basking in the bright blue skies of SW Montana, and starting a family... I see that the blessings provided here are worth keeping and protecting.

Its a time of year to be thankful for Christ's resurrection and big bunnies with Bush

For Easter 2008, we all packed up and headed to Moonlight Basin (Where Cousin Cody works ... but he was skiing Discovery with Heather all weekend).

It was probably one of best days of the year. Why?? Because Jordan got to put on her sticks and take a few laps with me, something we have missed since she became pregnant. Don't let her fool you, she can rip it up, she's what I would describe as a "Bomber". Bombs the runs, loves the speed, hates the pitch. I've chased her down Upper Thunder (@ Bridger) while she is in tears and I am tucking the whole way down to catch up.

It seems like this year I have spent less time out with the boys and more time skiing with family. Despite the implications that carries, I have actually gotten to throw down quite a bit.

Here is Jordan on her way up for her first run of the season, she was ready to ski. I think she gets sick of people forgetting that there are 2 skiers (soon to be 3) in this family

I was excited to see her up there, and took pics of her the whole way up.

Spencer, Grandpa Jones, Jen, Sandy, Jim, Diane, Will and Silas "Chip" Gaither took to the hill with us as well. Jordan wasn't ready for the heckling from Spencer; snowboarders like to act tough around skiers, especially after they have they are used to getting schooled by one.

You may recognize Chip from his stint on "Survivor" and a small part in "Anger Management," anyway he is a great guy and a fun addition from LA that added to a great weekend of skiing around Bozeman. We greased Bridger one day and headed down here for Easter. We already miss ya Cousin Chip.