Experience Xtreme Fun

Hi. I wanted to start a blog so I could share all the fun things that I do with my family. I do not want to be a dad that sits at home and is just a spectator to my kids fun. I believe in experiencing everything that they do. One thing that makes this even more interesting is that my kids do not just focus on your traditional activities (baseball, soccer, etc.). They enjoy the extreme sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, etc.). An example of this is 2 years ago I learned to snowboard with my son and this year we entered snowboard competitions. Doing this has helped me build a stronger bond with my family. Why just be a spectator when you can experience the X-Treme life first hand.

With my son's encouragement I managed to qualify for the 2007 USASA Snowboarding Nationals in Tahoe, CA. I competed in the Giant Slalom and Halfpipe events. I may not have won but I enjoyed myself so much. Being a rider in the events alongside of my son was so cool.

My goal is to blog about the great fun I am having and share with everyone any observations or pointers I may have. I am not an athletic man by any means. But I am willing to try anything new, especially extreme type sports.

Look forward to sharing my experiences.

Life is an X-treme Thrill. Live it to the fullest.

Cool Dad