Daniel's Summit Fun

Dave and I spent a fabulous day with our buddies, Mike and Jen Johnson. Mike took us on a tour of Daniel's Summit. This is my all time favorite ride. We had nice temperatures and deep fresh powder. I wish all rides were as good as this one was.

Dave and I found a real fixer-upper.

This is the look of pure joy and exhaustion. Jen has the joy look and I have the exhaustion look.

Jen just spotted BigFoot!

That's me jumping. I didn't even break anything this time.

Ab.ra.ca.dab.ra, make Kathleen dissapear.

Just how deep is the snow you ask? Check out the front end of Mike's Snowmobile.

Mike and Jen enjoying their third anniversary together.

Jen is flying high.

Jen found some powder.

Check out Mike's face-mask. I don't think he can see.

Hmmm, I wonder if he really is going to go off that.

Yes he did.

I can't believe he went off that.

This is going to hurt.

Hey! Where's Waldo?

There he is! Crazy guy.

Dave catching some big air.

Dave is looking pretty good after a fun day of riding.

Mike Johnson taking on a drift.

Houston... we have lift off.

This is Mike Johnson high marking on a hill called Tower. This is the same hill a 16 year old boy died in an avalanche a week prior. Needless to say Jen wasn't very happy with him.

Pinedale Wy. Snowmobile Trip

What a bunch of Flakes!

Jen is doing her happy dance; or is she just trying to keep warm? Temperatures were in the negatives.

That's me waiting for the drugs to kick in long enough to get me back to the road. An Ambulance was waiting for me when I returned. It turns out that if you are going to have an accident, having good friends that can get you out of a jam are good to bring along.

Dave and I decided to join our Snomobile group on a trip to Wy. This trip was supposed to be our highlight trip of the winter. It tuned out to be the highlight for the wrong reasons. I found out about 16 miles into the first ride of the trip that the snow levels were not deep. I ended up hitting a boulder that was buried just deep enough that I couldn't see it. If you look closely, you can see the bent arm on my sled and the boulder I hit. I stopped real fast and flipped onto my back on top of the boulder. Needless to say, that was the end of my day/trip.

Snowboarding With Friends

Madd Dogg Mike looking for some big air action.

Mike found some air.

A perfect landing.

Mike's friend Blaze... Cool name!

Tim's Baptism

After much thought and consideration, Tim decided that he would like to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many friends and neighbors came to witness his baptism including our good friends the Johnsons. Big Mike Johnson gave the Talk on Baptism and Tim's best friend gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. Tim's missionary, Elder Fagg, had the honor of baptising Tim. It was a very moving and spiritual journey. We were very touched by how many friends came out to support and witness his baptism. On Sunday, Tim was confirmed into the church and ordained as a priest.

Dave and I are all blubbery after Tim has been Baptised. Pictures were not allowed during the ceremony.

Family photo right before Tim takes the big plunge.

Mike is babysitting Abbey. He is really good with kids. I told him that I hope he has a dozen that act just like him.

Christmas 2006

Merry Christmas and thank you family for all the wonderful cards and gifts everyone sent. I have really enjoyed all the time off my job has allowed me to spend with my family. The Christmas Season for me, has always been a time to really be thankful for all the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. I'm looking forward to a new and adventurous year!

Tim is bound to get a kiss with his homemade Missletoe hat.

Tim is wearing the hat his good friend Joanna sent him from Oklahoma.

The boys are showing off thier Christmas loot.

Snowmobiling Again!

Beautiful view of Monte Cristo. This is where Dave and I like to play.

Dave and friends stopping to take a breather. Believe it or not, snowmobiling is a work out!

Tim and friend Devry are thinking about going up the hill pictured behind them.

Snowball 2006

Tim and his friend Christa are getting ready to go have some fun at his last Snowball dance. Traditionally, couples are expected to dress in matching pajamas.

Dad and Son Trip

Dave and Chris are enjoying the crisp outdoors and each others company. Check out the trees behind them.

Chris is enjoying the views on his first snowmobile trip with his dad.

Dave taking a break from teaching Chris the fine art of snowmobiling.

Fun With Friends

Mike switching hats with Danielle. Pink is a good color for you Mike.

Mikey is getting beat up by a girl!

Mike's STILL getting beat up by a GIRL.

Michael and friends Jennica Johnson(blonde one) and Danielle(brunett one) Buist. Danielle thought it would be fun to fix Mike's hair.

Michael 's new look for 2007!

(hair design by Danielle Buist)