Until Next Time

After much fun, it's time to head out.

Our most amazing achievement! We completed the annoying motorcycle model from hell. Beautiful.

Another glamour shot.

A parting shot.

Kalea's Birthday

Kalea is born on the day after Christmas. We were excited to celebrate together.

Pop dug out an old motorcycle model kit from a long time ago. Apparently, it's the time to get it done.

Morning trek up to Mt. Evans area for sledding!

Road went from mellow to pretty treacherous.

No problem for the new car.

Sled lift

Ready to ride.

Birthday sledding crew!

Post sledding brunch.

Birthday cake!

Game time.

Working on the most annoying model in the world.

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!

Todd is looking the part.

Stocking time!

Lots of loot for everyone.

Happy kiddos.

Post morning walk.

Turkey!!

Serving up the meal.

Selfie attempt.

Snowy Christmas

We might have a white Xmas after all. 

Look...SNOW!!

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Snowy Day. 

Our tree from the hillside is all dressed up.

Xmas Eve poses.

Serious.

Opening a few Christmas Eve gifts.

After Santa arrived.

More Fun in Evergreen

Keeping busy around town!

Puzzle complete!

Walk down to the pond with the Zalayets.

When worlds collide. So funny to have these guys here with us at Evergreen Lake.

Life is happy with friends.

One more picture.

Lunch at the former Whippletree. 

This guy has issues.

Getting acquainted with western style.

Each kid presents their gingerbread for judging.

 

The Mexico Crew Arrives

We were thrilled when Marimar, Santi and Kalea arrived and we had a big crew for Christmas fun. 

Dexter started publishing a newsletter, the Evergreen Times, of all the fun happening. 

Cutting down a Christmas tree in the yard.

Not terrifying at all.

Pop and his tree.

The cutting crew.

It's happening.

 Taking a walk around Evergreen Lake. For the first time in forever, the lake is not frozen enough for ice skating.

Walking down to the dam (aka the spillway)

The spillway.

The family.

Kearsley was terrified this dam would break a lot as a kid.

Todd is one with the sculptures.

Exploring decorations.

Walking the path.

Who says you need a fence to go with your gate.

View of the lake.

Testing the ice.

Decorating the tree!

Decorating some gingerbread houses brought in from Santa Fe.

At work.

Fun with the crew.

Puzzle progress.