Home on the Range

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

UTAH....THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH

C & J Family at Deer Valley

Skyler

Hayden on the hill behind our Home

Macy getting Air

She and Hayden are Fearless

Brendon's first time on Skis

He's the kid making a turn toward the Lift

Brendon, we're Proud of You

Nicole and Summer give Peyton and Brooklyn a ride on the Toboggon

Chuck with Aubrey and Skyler

Craig and Logan having lunch on the terrace at Deer Valley

Macy and Hayden

They enjoy playing Together

Charles adjusting the strap on his Helmet

Parker

This is the Man on the Slopes

Our Slope

Parker climbed and carried his skis to the top of the hill west of our home. It was snowing and freezing cold. The snow was about two feet deep.

Down he came, skiing between the Sage Brush

Emily

Holding her Skis

Charlie, skis without Poles

Aubrey and her family enjoy skiing together on Weekends

Skiing is a great family Sport

Macy is the youngest at 5 yrs Old

Charles II & III

J & C with Peyton

A & S Family

A & J Family

Monday, January 3, 2011

CAMERA THIS AND THAT.....

January 2, 2011

Mt. Timpanogos

8:30 AM

Taken from our Great Room Window through the Glass

Calendar for 2011

Created by Alisa

Assures that every grandchild receives a B-day gift on Time

Thanks, Alisa

No Grandchildren B-Days in September

Hence our Three Daughters

Ditto for December

Our two Sons

The mule deer has dug a deep hole with his hooves to eat the grass below.

This is less than 20 feet from our front door.

A mule deer Buck

Notice his Antlers

This herd of 50+ elk appeared on our western hillside two days ago. They stayed all morning and left around noon, meandering over the top of the hill.

The herd appeared again yesterday and spent the morning eating and dozing.

This bull elk rested and watched all morning. The cow elk on the right, sat in this position for hours, watching. She never lowered her head or ate. There is always at least one sentry to send the warning should danger or "dogs" appear. We keep our dogs penned up until the herd leaves the area.

This cleaner from Costco is great for your camera lens, TV screen, cell phone, iphone, etc.

This is the little jewel I promised you yesterday. It is so comfortable around your neck....soft and padded. Thanks, Alisa

Sunday, January 2, 2011

CREATIVE LADIES

Amaryllis...bloomed

by Christmas

Chuck and I enjoy these creative Ladies

Apple Tart w/ice cream for Christmas Eve

Yes, I did! I made this Tart

This tart pan was given to me by my sister Judy

Southern Living has a citrus tart on January's Cover

Jenny is an accomplished Baker...

...and flower Arranger.

Scandinavian Almond Bars

The night before she left, Jenny whipped up three desserts, just for Fun,

from the new Holiday Book, pg. 95, that Judy sent to me.

Thanks Judy

The bars were FABULOUS!!!

Dutch Almond filled Braid

pg. 78

Again, FABULOUS!!!

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

(From memory, not in Book)

Unbelievably FABULOUS!!!

Jennifer and Peyton made Rolls for Christmas Dinner

Dozens and dozens of them.

They were AMAZINGLY delicious!!!

Alyson is not only a fantastic cook, but is creative in a number of Ways

She planned and executed two nights of Games for the adults and Children

Every child was able to join in the Fun

Thanks, Aly

Baked Brie with Apples for Christmas Eve

Delicious!

This was the precursor to Prime Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, and Rolls

Alisa is a Great Cook

But.....she outdid herself this Christmas

She brought cute fabric and made new quilted fabric camera straps for all of our Cameras

I don't have a picture of my strap on my Camera

But.....perhaps tomorrow I'll give you a Peek

Hopefully we NOW will be less likely to pick up someone else's Camera

Just one of Alisa's Many Talents

Each one of you is talented in your own special way and we appreciate your willingness to share your time and talent. Poppy and I loved having you in our home over the holidays.