An Evening Stroll

The other night, we took a quick skin up the back slopes of Hyak to the Grand Junction hut. Under the moonlight, the track was well lit and the snow sparkled like a million little gems. At the hut, we enjoyed treats and tea by the warm fire. Not so bad for right out our door!

Christmas at the Kern's

We had a house-full on Christmas eve and Christmas day...but apparently, we only took pictures of Pekay! She's pretty cute and fun.

"I didn't know they still made wooden trees..."

(Charlie Brown Christmas)

Pekay and her new monster, Leonardo

Santa Claus delivers small gifts to Pekay in her boots.

Pekay made up a game of 'clean the snow off the trees'.

Heading up to go sledding.

Brandon and his sack of potatoes.

Wheeee!!!

Thanksgiving

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend at my dad & step-mom's beautiful place in Coeur d'Alene. As always, it was a very relaxing stay. It was nice to spend time with family, eat pumpkin pie (Brandon had it for breakfast!), and enjoy the fresh air & amazing natural scenery above Mica Bay.

Jane and the happy dogs

Brandon & Dad

The weekend's project (other than eating)...

making gun parts.

Once home, we went behind our property

for our Christmas tree.

Don & Brandon heading back with our trees.