Once again we are back to skiing. We had two great weeks at Vail in November. Lots of snow, and time with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. The front of the mountain was open, many good runs and three days of fresh powder. We plan to go back in January for more good skiing. We may have two weeks there in January. So far it hasn't snowed here, just an inch or so during November. It is predicted to be a dry winter in the southwest. So there are lots of opportunities to hike and enjoy the sunshine while we wait for the snow to come.
Looking back at the calendar It was another peaceful year. Good snow here and in Colorado so lots of skiing last winter. At the end of April we did some hiking in Utah at Bryce Canyon National Park with our hiking group. There was plenty of sunshine, snow, wind and cold at 8,000 feet. But it was beautiful and we were prepared for spring weather. In September Ken Ball, Kathy's brother came for a visit. He drove in his truck with his canine companion, Max, a black standard poodle. We baby sat Max while he tried to catch some fish at the Valles Calldera Preserve. He broke a 
personal record, the largest he ever caught was 38 inches, the smallest was 1.5 inches. Now he can boast that he caught a 1 inch trout. If the fish were sparse and small the country was at it's most spectacular. The fall colors were bright and started early and e
nded in November.
personal record, the largest he ever caught was 38 inches, the smallest was 1.5 inches. Now he can boast that he caught a 1 inch trout. If the fish were sparse and small the country was at it's most spectacular. The fall colors were bright and started early and e
nded in November. Ken came not only to fish but to join us in celebrating Kathy's 75th birthday. We had a big party and the weather was warm so we were able to use the patio for the overflow of friends.
Milestones in the lives of our grandchildren: Shauna graduated from high school, Parker and Aven graduated from Middle school, Lanelle was married July 3 (read blog below), Andrea has a job and lives near her mom Jeanne, Sam will be 9 years in a month, Jordan is attending New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, Jared is doing very well in the navy still stationed on the carrier USS George Washington. Their parents are all working and each is doing well with their chosen field of expertise.
Milestones in the lives of our grandchildren: Shauna graduated from high school, Parker and Aven graduated from Middle school, Lanelle was married July 3 (read blog below), Andrea has a job and lives near her mom Jeanne, Sam will be 9 years in a month, Jordan is attending New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, Jared is doing very well in the navy still stationed on the carrier USS George Washington. Their parents are all working and each is doing well with their chosen field of expertise.Milt worked hard this summer with a bulldozer at the ski area. He was helping the effort to capture more water for the snow making pond that was excavated last year. Plus he spends time ma
king sure our investments don't tank too much.
king sure our investments don't tank too much.Kathy has continued helping with the Good News Club outreach at our local elementary school as well as the Community Bible Study ministry for women and children. Quilting projects were finished but nothing new started since September.
Again we are thankful for our health, our family and church family.
We wish you all a peaceful and fulfilling New Year.
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