Las Vegas 2013

This year we went to Las Vegas to see mom and Rafael. It was a lovely visit filled with warm air and lots to see and do. We cruised the strip, ate some delicious food, spent plenty of time in mom's pool, saw a cirque du soleil show, and hiked Red Rock canyon. We can't wait to go back!

Hawaii 2013

Our second trip to the big island was every bit as wonderful as the first. The highlight of this trip of course, was our engagement. Brendan proposed on the beach at Anaeho'omalu Bay. Another highlight of the trip was a sunset lava hike with Kalapana Cultural tours. And of course, lots of great food and great time on the beach!

Ski to Portage Glacier

Saturday was a gorgeous, blue-skied spring day, so we decided to ski 3 miles across frozen Portage Lake to catch an up close view of Portage Glacier. It was a wonderfully warm day with lots of people out enjoying the sunshine.

Portage Glacier finally in sight

About 45 minutes into the trek - getting hot!

Pupdate

The folks with the puppy offered to send us photos from time to time if we wanted, so we are requesting weekly picture updates. Here he is at four and half weeks:

Pupdate

The folks with the puppy offered to send us photos from time to time if we wanted, so we are requesting weekly picture updates. Here he is at three and half weeks:

Puppy

Abby and I have been long debating a second dog. For many years, I've always said I would get a dog when I owned a house. Now, we have a house. Since Abby and I have lived together, we have been discussing wanting a playmate for our current dog, Indie. So, after much back and forth debating the pros and cons, Abby somewhat jokingly said the clock's ticking - she needs a baby or a puppy ha ha ha. Puppy it is!!!

He is only 2.5 weeks old, so we have to wait until at least October 27th to pick him up. That works out very well for us since we have several upcoming trips planned.

Now it's time to pick out a name...

Yard Moose

After a week of intense moose searching, Abby's sister Kelsey and her friend finally headed back to Ohio.
Naturally, the following week has been non-stop moose sightings. Today was the first time I have seen a moose from the new house. There were two, in fact, in the next door neighbor's yard. This was a perfect situation, since I could look over the 6 ft privacy fence and get close up shots without too much risk...never did see mama though