Family, Snow, & Wubba

Ciao everyone! February was a busy month for us here in the icebox...and for those of you watching the news, Fraser may have lost the "icebox of the nation" title due to some cold temps in Minnesota. It will always be the icebox to us though.

Beth's sister, Kelsey came to visit us after a huge snowstorm. It was so huge, that she ended up having to spend the night in Denver because the pass was closed for about 24 hours! Brian's family came to visit us about one week later, which brought more skiing and Rummikub tournaments.

Dudley keeps growing and growing. We weighed him about two weeks ago and he came in at 52 pounds. He has a new favorite toy called Wubba and he takes it with him everywhere.

Check out some pics from the past month:






Dudley in our snowy backyard











Our front door after Brian dug us out of the snowstorm








Dudley loves Kelsey!








Jessica cruising down the mountain









Paul showing off his tele skillz








Dudley & his "Wubba"

Friends in High Places...

Hi everyone! We just had a fun weekend with some fellow Zags. Benj & Megan flew down from Seattle for the weekend. Chad & Jordan joined us later as well...good times with everyone! We all went skiing and it was very cold...about 10 degrees with lots of wind and blowing snow. Fortunately, we all brought some handwarmers to keep us warm. (Hot chocolate and beer works well too!). Everyone had a chance to play with Dudley and he enjoyed the company...especially the company of one Benj Burke. Thanks to all who visited...it was great to see you! Here are some pics from our chilly weekend...





Benj & Megan






Brian & Beth






A bunch of Zags at the top of Mary Jane...

Happy Holidays, lots of snow, & one big dog

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a great time with your family and friends! Beth's mom came in December to do some wedding dress shopping (they found the one!) and to spend time with her new granddog, Dudley. Brian's family came in waves from a few days before Christmas and left a few days after New Years. We had a great time with everyone. If any of you have the desire to play in lots of fluffy white stuff let us know...we would love to see you!
Here's a few snapshots from our holiday craziness:





Brian looking at our options for Christmas trees






View from the Devil's Thumb sleigh ride with Beth and her Mom







Dudley and his not-so-favorite- santa hat!







Brian, Beth & Dudley in front of our Christmas tree







Dudley ringing in the new year with a taste of champagne...







Beth & Brian ringing in 2008 with some sweet crowns...







Wish you were here...

Baby It's cold outside...

Howdy from the Icebox. Literally. We have had some pretty cold temps the past few weeks. Now anything that is above zero we consider a heat wave. We have about six inches of snow now, but we are expecting a lot more.

Dudley has continued to grow and grow. For the most part he is being a great puppy--although we did realize what happens when we don't secure his play area when we are away...he will chew on something of value...like Brian's sunglasses. He's becoming a pro at fetch and what we like to call the "bucking bronco": Jumping in the air while moving backwards.

Hope you all are doing well. Stay warm!




Yes. You read that right. 20 degrees below 0. Brrrr!






Brian with what remains of his sunglasses post Dudley's attack.






When given the choice of a bone or a shoe, Dudley will always choose the shoe.






Dudley!








Out on a walk with Dud.

Wichita, spokane bling, and a dog named Dudley

Ciao everyone! Sorry it has taken us so long to put another post on the blog. We have had a lot of stuff happen in the past few weeks. Here's the highlights:

We spent halloween in Wichita visiting Brian's grandma and family. Brian's Aunt and Uncle put on one mean Halloween show--there were about 3000 trick or treaters! We also got to sample some great gelato at Janet's restaurant. Tasty.

We spent the next weekend in Spokane for Danny & Alicia's wedding. A few days before their big celebration, Brian took the opportunity to pop the BIG QUESTION to Beth in St. Al's church. She said Yes! and we are now in the midst of planning a July wedding in Spokane!

As if that wasn't enough excitement we decided to add to our little family with a puppy. His name is Dudley and he's an airedale. He's 13 weeks old now and weighs 21 pounds....although from the looks of his paws he's going to be one big boy when he's full grown.

That's all for now. We'll be sure to post more pics of handsome Dudley as he continues to grow. Enjoy our gallery of pictures and...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!






Halloween Hotties






Mimi behind the awesome gelato machine. Thanks for the samples!







The newly engaged couple!







The newly married couple...Danny & Alicia! CONGRATS!







Here's Dudley!







Dudley taking a nap with his toy "Bucky the Beaver."







Dudley showing Beth how far he can stick his tongue out.

Bronco Bonanza

Hi everyone. Well, we are pretty much settled in our new home in Fraser. We both ended up getting jobs at Devil's Thumb Ranch, which is basically a cross-country ski resort. Brian has already started working in the kitchen as a sous chef and Beth will start in November working at the front desk. If you want to know more check out their website: www.devilsthumbranch.com
We already experienced our first blizzard and super cold temps. We went down to Denver on Beth's birthday for the Bronco's game. The Broncos won which made it an extra sweet day. Now we're getting ready for the World Series. Go Rockies!
Here are some more pics for your enjoyment:






Snowy roads after our mini blizzard.






Bundled up for the cold at the game.






Brian with a fellow Bronco fan enjoying the game.







Beth being a cheerleader.

Seattle to Fraser

We made a few stops on our way to Fraser. First, we stopped in Spokane to remember the good old days in Zag Country.
Then, we drove 12 hours to Brian's hometown: Worland, Wyoming. We spent over a week enjoying all that Worland has to offer: indian summers, uncrowded golf courses, and Brian's family. We also spent a few days at the family cabin in the Big Horn Mountains where we encountered our first snowfall of the season.
After packing up the cars one more time, we drove 7 hours on two-lane highways to Fraser, Colorado. We made it to our new home without any car troubles...if you know our record that is unbelievable.
Here are some pics from our journey to the icebox:




Driving into Spovegas...







The lovely gardens of Manito Park in Spokane






Checking the load in Montana...







Brian at West Ten Sleep Lake, Wyoming







Check out the snow in early October! (Wyoming)







Little cabin in the woods








And more snow in Fraser!...more pics to come!