Grandpa J - One last ski day. And a lil' CJ video!!!!

Howdy All:

Right before Grandma Jen and Grandpa Jones (Tony... self-chosen) left Montana, one last ski day at Moonlight was in order.

Look at grandma Viv in the background, yeah.

A solid 20" had fallen in the last 72hrs.

In his own words(editorialized) Tony would tell you,

"What is happening People?," This was a great ski day, the snow quality was "Money Good." "Big E" took me on some deeps runs, and lead me into a flat stream bed where we had to hike out!  "Dope!"

Caroline Jill was at home smiling for Momma, and probably being held (at all times). That reminds me of a conversation that I had with Doctor Tennant recently. I said, "I am worried about colic, that would be tough for us to handle." Dr. T's response, "didn't you say that she has to be held at all times anyway?" 

Here she is, happy..and being held.

And here, smiling...and being held. 

...After I had wiped Grandpa J out with my Lewis and Clarking in the deep woods, Code and I headed out to a new area due to have lift access next year. There were some cool features and nice pitch changes over there, but very "tourist serving." 

Cody showed me a little cliff band that we exercised a couple times.

Code and I were standing on this secluded ridge, a good distance from the rest of the resort, getting ready to drop in when this guy rolls up as I am taking a quick pic. It was odd. About five minutes later, as we were literally stepping off to drop, a woman rolls up and says "have you seen a guy out here?" Not so into the wild anymore out there.

I leave you with a one minute video of caroline in action, for those of you that have not met her. I was messing with our camera and decided to let everyone in on Caroline's lifestyle of grunts and smiles. Enjoy.

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.

Chip is now a co-owner of The Parlor in Santa Monica, a really slick new mega-sports lounge. Check It: The Parlor Website

Caroline was a gem, as usual. she slept, smiled, and grunted at the Lodge all day with Momma, Grandpa Jones, and Jen taking turns with her.

 

and More importantly...Caroline got her first look at the Mountain. I would have preferred she see Bridger Bowl first, but it was still exciting.

 

Happy Late-Easter Everybody, Much Love, 

 The Tennants