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8/20/14

Day-nell and Bart

We spent part of the past week in Oregon and were so lucky to be able to attend the wedding of a special friend and her fiance. Day-nell and Bart got married on Aug. 16 on the coast of Oregon and it was amazing. Dani was and is beautiful and Bart looked very handsome. The ceremony was lovely and the reception was great. They got married on her grandad's property and we had salmon, crab and oysters. It was a little windy and cool but it was beautiful! Congrats Dani and Bart. We're looking forward to seeing all of the pics!

8/10/14

Guest Bath Remodel

We've torn out the tile from the guest bathroom upstairs and have retiled. We've discovered that it isn't that fun and the deco strip was a pain in the butt. We're ready for the next step which is grouting. Then we have to call back the plumber to install the new shower fixtures.

We angled the corner by the left of the window.

8/9/14

Swinging with Chops

Chops was here for a visit last weekend while the rest of his family went camping. I remembered that he enjoys swinging. He really seemed to enjoy it.

8/7/14

Master Bath Redo Update

We finally had a new vanity countertop installed in the master bathroom. We went with 'Toffee' granite, new undermount sinks, and Moen faucets that match the shower fixtures. It looks really nice. I'm still trying to find new light fixtures. We also did a demo job on the guest bathroom and need to pic out some new tile for that.

7/15/14

Swedish Creme - Dessert Fav

This dessert is one of the best and easiest ones I've ever made. It's from Gwyn's High Alpine Cookbook/Snowmass, Co.

In a double boiler combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups heavy cream, and 2 tsp. gelatin (unflavored). Cook for at least 10 min. until the sugar has dissolved. Cool. Add and beat in 2 cups sour cream and 2 tsp. vanilla. Pour into wine glasses or small dessert dish, 2/3 full. Top with fresh sliced fruit (strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc) 1 1/2 recipes serves 10. I use antique jelly jars (garage sale find)

7/12/14

Mason Visits..............

Mason is 14 now and was able to make a trip to Colorado this summer. He had a very busy schedule but we were able to spend a day with him. We hiked up to the Palmer Lake Reservoirs and Arn took him up into the boulder field. We also hit the Rock House for some post hike ice cream. Tyler and Lauren were down for the weekend and Val was able to come visit too. We played some boci, shot the BB gun, and played Uno. Tyler smoked some chicken and a brisket too. I think Mason enjoyed himself and we enjoyed seeing him too.