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Queenstown is sometimes compared to Lake Tahoe because of the lake, and the mix of winter (skiing) and summer (boating) activities. But the comparison doesn’t do justice to Queenstown. The lake is more magnificent, the mountains truly dramatic (they’re called… Continue Reading →

After the underwater adventure, we headed on down the coast to Hokitika. We stopped at Punekiki to see the blowholes and pancake rocks but sadly the sun had gone down so all we saw was a few possums in the… Continue Reading →

We left Nelson pretty early this morning to drive South to Charleston (which is just south of Westport). Charleston is a small town (150 people), but many years ago (New Zealand’s Gold Rush) the town population was up to 130,000… Continue Reading →

New Zealand Part three – Adventuring in Abel Tasman I have decided that I am a First Class Adventurer – I love to explore, adventure, hike (insert activity here) but at the end of the day I like a hot… Continue Reading →

We left Martinborough and headed back to Greytown to buy more chocolate for Greg and then off to Wellington. (Before we left we grabbed a quick shot of the whole group – notice the similarities between Michael and Roland). Wellington… Continue Reading →

Well we are on our adventure!! We took off Saturday afternoon and headed to SFO before getting on our Air New Zealand Flight to Auckland. Greg had been in charge of purchasing us some snacks and we ended up with… Continue Reading →

  Yesterday we had a visitor on the other side of the fence. The fox was in search of some lunch (a little mouse) and didn’t mind Mark walking outside to take a photo. 

Last weekend we decided to head up to Brainard Lake to do a bit of snow shoeing. This place was sweet because it had designated trails for both snow shoeing and cross country skiing – so we were pretty much… Continue Reading →

Lola has been exceptionally crazy these past few weeks, part way though I actually contemplated puting our dog up for sale on ebay (well not actually). Our troubles started out when she rifled through my art supplied in the office… Continue Reading →

  Yesterday we had a visitor on the other side of the fence. The fox was in search of some lunch (a little mouse) and didn’t mind Mark walking outside to take a photo. 

Last weekend we decided to head up to Brainard Lake to do a bit of snow shoeing. This place was sweet because it had designated trails for both snow shoeing and cross country skiing – so we were pretty much… Continue Reading →

Lola has been exceptionally crazy these past few weeks, part way though I actually contemplated puting our dog up for sale on ebay (well not actually). Our troubles started out when she rifled through my art supplied in the office… Continue Reading →

Only a month late on this post…For Valentines Day Mark took me to the Aquarium for dinner and a night tour. Dinner was great, but the aquarium was even better. The tour leads you through different environments like you are… Continue Reading →

Today is one of those days that you can’t help but think about something going on too far away. A day when you have that pit in your stomach because the stakes are so high, and there’s nothing you can… Continue Reading →

This year Mark and I are trying out different ski area’s to help us pick which pass we would like to get next year. This past weekend we headed up to Beaver Creek – we had an amazing time. We… Continue Reading →

A couple of weeks ago Mark and I hosted a wine tasting night at our home. We decided to focus on Rhone Style wines mainly because I am addicted to all things Syrah/Shiraz. We gathered up some friends and decided… Continue Reading →

Saturday morning we woke up to a cool surprise – Lola featured on the Daily Puppy and Cricket featured on the Daily Kitten. I submitted their photos because I didn’t want them to suffer from Second Child syndrome (like me)…. Continue Reading →

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day (three day weekend) we went skiing with Jessica and Yancey up at Keystone. This was our first ski outing since we have moved to Colorado and purchased our new ski gear at the SNIAGRAB… Continue Reading →

Last night we visited Scott and Julie and met the newest, snuggliest little ball of love: SUMO!! He is just a perfect pug! Already he is potty trained and can play fetch. Unlike Lola, Sumo plays hard for a few… Continue Reading →

It’s no secret that I have been wishing for the monthly flowering plants – I continued to drop hints to Mark with no luck. Last Month I got the sweetest card from Michael Sladden and a note that I would… Continue Reading →

Happy New Year to everyone! After Greg’s Roof blew off of his loft we moved the New Years Party to our house. Chris, Saira and JB flew in for the event and we were able to test the French Flirt… Continue Reading →

a little late… We hosted Christmas this year and had a great time. I subjected my animals to a bit of torture. Cricket hated it the most – and Lola posed like she was on a runway. The Christmas Jammie… Continue Reading →

Christmas Eve day the Richau’s headed to see the Bronco’s (Special Thanks to Denny Buscher for the Tickets!!). This was my first time EVER to see the Bronco’s and the first time to Invesco Stadium for my parents and Josh…. Continue Reading →

Happy New Year to everyone! After Greg’s Roof blew off of his loft we moved the New Years Party to our house. Chris, Saira and JB flew in for the event and we were able to test the French Flirt… Continue Reading →

a little late… We hosted Christmas this year and had a great time. I subjected my animals to a bit of torture. Cricket hated it the most – and Lola posed like she was on a runway. The Christmas Jammie… Continue Reading →

Christmas Eve day the Richau’s headed to see the Bronco’s (Special Thanks to Denny Buscher for the Tickets!!). This was my first time EVER to see the Bronco’s and the first time to Invesco Stadium for my parents and Josh…. Continue Reading →

Mark and I are getting ready for our first holiday’s in Colorado. We put up two trees this year and I had mark hangin icicle lights outside in freezing weather (yes, I know Amy and Julie don’t care for icicle… Continue Reading →

Mark and I are getting ready for our first holiday’s in Colorado. We put up two trees this year and I had mark hangin icicle lights outside in freezing weather (yes, I know Amy and Julie don’t care for icicle… Continue Reading →

This one is for Martha Olbrys… Lola has suffered a pretty bad bout with Kennel Cough. Poor thing has had the shivers, an upset tummy (she, like her mom, can’t take medicine on an empty stomach) and a hacking cough…. Continue Reading →

We finally took our trip to New York City to see Mark’s Dad and some old college friends. It’s been over 3 years since our last trip, so the visit was long overdue. We flew in Friday morning on a… Continue Reading →

This morning we woke up to freezing temperatures – today’s high is 8. Poor lola has to use the outdoors to do her “business” – she bounded in half way through (don’t worry no mess) wimpering and not wanting to… Continue Reading →

Somebody has a skin owie on her leg and can’t leave it alone! Lola doesn’t seem to mind the collar, so we thought, but last night in her kennel she chewed it off. This morning she bounded out screaming “VICTORY!”… Continue Reading →

We have been taking Lola to Level 1 dog training after she was too old for Puppy Kindergarten. This class has a bit more structure and we learn commands like sit, down, stay, heel, walk pretty and wait. There were… Continue Reading →

On Sunday night Greg, Josh, Amy and my mom were here for dinner. Greg mentioned a cool trick about putting a burnt-out light bulb in the microwave in a cup of water and watching it glow. We absolutely had to… Continue Reading →

We opened our door to a lovely vase of flowers this afternoon from Nate and Michelle. Thanks guys, that European Flower shop does a great job! Even ex-Fiore arrangers would approve.

We had our first autumn storm yesterday and the flatirons got a nice powdering of snow to improve our view. Boulder valley also was covered in fog, creating this nice image of the flatirons pushing up out of the fog…. Continue Reading →

We got our first frost on Saturday – we took Lola out for her morning walk and she was cold, we and shivering. I finally convinced Mark to let me get her a fleece jacket – he still refuses to… Continue Reading →

My brother’s best man, Spencer, owns and runs West Paw Design which makes pet products. While in Montana at Josh and Amy’s wedding our babies received a box full of toys in a Halloween theme. The cats go crazy for… Continue Reading →

While Mandy and I were away in Montana for Josh’s wedding (photos to follow), our friends Dave and Kristen house sat for Josh and watched our cats. They both have a fabulous sense of humor and I do believe their… Continue Reading →

Lola is growing and growing and I thought I would give everyone an update. She is now 16 weeks old (almost ready for a rabies shot). We have been trying hard to get her as much socialization as possible –… Continue Reading →