And a Happy New Year

Well, we made it through another one. I have good intentions of writing something really profound that will effect me a year from now but I feel uninspired. It has been a bad year and all I can say is that 2008 had better be a whole hell of lot better. Although I have not had a particularly hard year, those around me have and the rope is getting short. Really short.
Hang in there, all those of you who I am talking about. I am sending all my love and energy your way, I don't need it right now so it is all yours.
Because I have nothing inspiring to say, here are the photos of our New Year's Celebration. Thank you to Derek (and Matt) for hosting!



Poor little Mabel was having a hard night and would not come out of the corner so I went onto the floor to celebrate with her. Happy New Year Mabel, thanks for being so snaky, it makes me laugh.
Girls are fancy

Snowy Adventures

I grew up being alittle bit afraid of the cold. When I met Elliott, I found out that if you spend a lot of money on fancy gear, you don't have to be cold. I am grateful for this and with this knowledge comes a great freedom to spend time in the outdoors.

Here we are on a little adventure last Saturday up Millcreek Canyon (where we got married).
Adrian, TJ, Chris, Elliott, Kimball and I strapped foreign objects to our feet and braved the mountain side.

Unfortunately we were going up on foot, something I am not accustom to.
It turns out that somebody thought this was a bad idea and invented the chair lift. Although I did have a lovely and humorous time, I think I like downhill skiing better.

I will tell you one more thing... I look lousy in snow gear. As if I needed the additional 20 lbs of padding, the red cheeks and the look of terror on my face. Not flattering, not flattering. But, Elliott and the dog still came home with me so I think I am going to be ok.