Heading home! Madonna and her brood jet out of Geneva after New Year on the slopes

 

They made it through the wilderness of the Gstaad slopes, and now it is time to head home.
Madonna and her brood were pictured jetting out of Geneva International airport yesterday after holidaying at the Swiss ski resort over New Year.
The family were still dressed for the slopes in warm winter gear as they made their way through the terminal.

Heading home: Madonna was pictured with her boyfriend Brahim Zaibat and her children Mercy James and David Banda at Geneva International Airport  yesterday

They were accompanied by the 53-year-old singer's boyfriend Brahmin Zaibat, who joined the family during their break.

 

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Madonna, who premieres her film W.E. in London next week, frowned as she checked messages on her phone while the family checked in for their flight.
The singer was dressed down in tracksuit bottoms, boots, a fur and knitted beanie hat.

Still dressed for the snow: The singer kept warm in a knitted beanie, fur and gloves, while son Rocco toted a personalised bag

Son Rocco toted a personalised duffel bag, while adopted children Mercy and David kept warm in puffy coats.
There was no sign of Madonna's 15-year-old daughter Lourdes, who was pictured ripping up the slopes on her snowboard the day before.

While the rest of her family stuck to skiing, the dark-haired youngster took to the slopes in Gstaad on a board.

Trying something new: Madonna's eldest daughter Lourdes was pictured having a go at snowboarding on the slopes the day before

Stylish teen: The 15-year-old wore an all-black outfit complete with a shiny puffa jacket

Wearing an all-black ski outfit which she completed with a shiny puffer jacket with a fur-trimmed hood, Lourdes looked every inch the cool teenager as she had a go at the winter sport.
Shadowed by a male instructor, Madonna's first-born looked keen to get going.
As she struggled to keep her balance as she glided across the snow, Lourdes took her first tumble but it wasn't enough to wipe the smile off her face.

Going, going, gone! The youngster lost her balance as the professional looked on

Still smiling: The dark-haired teen had a grin on her face even when she fell down

So grateful: Lourdes and her younger brother Rocco were spotted hugging a male instructor as they thanked him

She soon got to her feet again and was later seen boarding down the slopes after finally getting the hang of it.
The teen was obviously really proud of herself for having a go at the sport and couldn't thank her instructor enough.
At the end of her session, she was spotted giving him a big hug along with her younger brother Rocco.

Stylish skier: Madonna was spotted enjoying the slopes in Gstaad, Switzerland, with her family yesterday

Playing it safe: The singer wore an all black ski outfit complete with goggles and a grey helmet

The pair's 53-year-old mother also looked every inch the professional skier as she glided along, but it seems she may have needed a helping hand too.
Wearing an all black outfit complete with goggles and a grey helmet, the Ray Of Light singer was seen practising her snow plough as a male skier - who could have been an instructor - watched her.

Ready when you are: Madonna appeared to be taking it slow as a mystery male who may have been an instructor looked on

Frozen lovers: The 53-year-old's young boyfriend Brahim Zaibat was spotted on the slopes too

A slippery slope: Brahim is forced to hold onto the car boot as he changes his boots

Her young boyfriend Brahim Zaibit wasn't far behind wearing a light coloured jacket and carrying a rucksack.
Madonna's children appeared to be having the time of their lives including her younger kids, David and Mercy.

Sight-seeing: The duo visited Countess Setsuko Klossowska de Rola's studio (widow of painter Balthus)

Malawian born David looked like he was concentrating greatly as he prepared to ski down the hill, but his younger sister Mercy looked a little less enthusiastic.
Wearinga pair of bright purple salopettes with a colourful checked jacket, theyoungster looked wary of going it alone and stayed close to her instructor.

Still learning: David (left) and Mercy were shadowed by instructors as they tackled the slopes

Look at me mum! Mercy looked adorable in a pair of purple salopettes and a colourful ski jacket