Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Sled dog races

A couple of weeks ago we went to the sled dog races held on the mountain.  It's so fun to see the dogs and their handlers, some even kids!





  We got to see a sport call skijoring where a person on skiis is pulled by a dog or dogs.  Not only were adults skijoring but kids were too.  We recently added a golden retriever to the family and have great plans for him.  ;)



We even saw our dog's groomer.  "Hi Mariah, we didn't know you were a skijorner with your HUGE doberman!"



 The highlight every year is sledding down a hill next to the dogs and mushers.  The kids can sled and watch the races at the same time.  The kids and Daddy were tuckered out by the end of the afternoon. 




My sweet baby Isaac was even in on the action, well he had no choice in the matter really



I did my part and made sure all faceplants in the snow were tended to immediately. 



We ended our afternoon of snow, sledding and stinky wet dogs with a special trip to Starbucks where everyone had a kid's vanilla steamer or kid's hot chocolate.  I'd say it was quite a lovely day. : )

3 comments:

  1. Katie- That looks like so much fun!! What a great family event!!

    You have a beautiful family! Enjoy- they grow up way too fast!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Blessings,
    Jean

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  2. Mom,this is grace. I had so much fun going to the dog sled races. sorry I just had to comment!

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  3. Everybody i posted the comment,not my mom.

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