A Happy St. Patricks Day

  

This morning started out as a typical day, with green crepes to dress up the breakfast festivities of St. Patricks Day (note the artistic creations above) and it has ended as a day that we will always celebrate as the birthday of "UN-Named Baby Knight".  Alisha had her baby today giving us a new nephew for the Holiday!!!  Might I add that he is absolutely adorable!

 

This is his upside down photo  

Here is Mom and her new baby!

Snow Caving

This was quite the weekend of extremes. We flew out to Pirate's Cove for the first part of the week were we lounged by the pool in 70 degree weather before we returned home to go on our second annual snow caving/snow shoeing adventure. I have to say this year was definitely more enjoyable than last years adventure with my broken collar bone.

Of course we had the ultimate in fires since the fire hazard was relatively low. People were able to unfreeze their clothes and other parts....

Of course what happens in a snow cave...goes right to the blog

Gallery Stroll

I have a series of oil paintings that I did called "Bare Bones" that are showing in a Gallery this month (You can see two of the paintings from the outside window in the picture above). I married into this skull and cross bone family and I guess it is starting to take shape in my life as well.  So, I thought I would blog the paintings for those of you who will not make it out to see them in person, sorry for the glare in some of the shots.

The address  to the place is 2160 South Highland Dr.

 

Celine Dion

There is no better girls night out than second row tickets to Celine Dion. Whether you are a fan or not she certainly knows how to perform and who can resist a show with several costume changes?

This outfit could possibly be a blinging BarB Ranch outfit

This is for all you Titanic fans!

I think in the end the fans always sum it up best. Here is a die hard fan that sang every song, even the ones he did not know the words too. He may want to take a few French lessons for next time.

Pirate O'Love

For valentine's weekend we went on a couples trip down to Pirates Cove for some sun and pool time.

One of our best Christmas gifts this year was a camera that can go underwater, perfect for adventures at the Cove. So all of our pictures are underwater snapshots of what goes on at the Cove along with some videos for all of you who missed riding the water slides with us this weekend.

Valentine's night Derek and thanks to Sandie, were able to spend an amazing evening seeing the show LoVe at the Mirage. It was an incredible show and perfect for the holiday, thanks again Sandie for the great evening.

Here is one last video of Derek being the athlete that he is as he jumps from the top mast a height of 52ft!

This video is Derek jumping while holding the camera and could be bad for those who get motion sickness.

Happy Valentines!

Happy New Year

For the kick off of 2009 we were up in Oakley with a mix of family and friends to celebrate the beginning of a New Year with dancing, poker, snowmobiling, and fireworks.

That morning we went to Evanston twice to get fire works for the New Year blast off. I unfortunately did not capture any of the breath taking fireworks that would give the show its due justice.

I did loose Derek in the mayhem of the firework show for a few minutes but of course I easily spot him once he is illuminated from holding fireworks as they shoot out from his hand! He is a bit insane at times.

The following morning people crawled off the couches or floors -where most slept- for a breakfast made for the masses. There was no better way to begin a new year than with people that you love and enjoy. We wish everyone the very best in 2009!

Our First Christmas

This was our first Christmas as a married couple and we got to experience all of the firsts that come with it. We bought and decorated our first tree together and Derek put up his first set of Christmas lights.

Our Christmas was spent with both of our families which I did a horrible job of documenting. We spent a wonderful Christmas Eve in Deer Valley with Sandie, Alisha, Trina, and the gang then we went to my mom's house for Christmas Eve/morning.

The remainder of our time has been enjoying the new snow fall with some of our new Christmas gifts. Me, some new snow boots and Derek a helmet camera. All the crazy stunts he pulls can now be enjoyed from his view.