Romp to Stomp out breast cancer - our snowshoeing adventure 7 Feb 09

Our company participates in the snowshoeing Romp to Stomp out breast cancer each year and this is the first year that I participated. It was also nice because it just so happened that this was Bill's weekend off, so he joined us. It was a beautiful 40+ degrees day - no wind, just perfect weather. As you can see the snow had already melted quite a bit. 2 days later this area got a couple more feet - very badly needed! This is a golf course at the mouth of Parley's Canyon just east of Salt Lake City off from I-80.

OK, I've got my snow suit on - let's do this!!

We made it to the golf course.

Lots of people!

Here we are at the starting line - picture time!!

Cute little mouse!

This is one of the last hills just before the finish line - it's longer than it looks!!

Here is the Northrop gang.

These folks actually raced - 3K!

Carol & Brian at the finish line - Carol is our organizer - she put in many long hours of hard work - great job Carol!!!

We were a little short on snow.

My friend Randy & his daughter. (I really do think she had a good time...:-)

More people - there were approximately 400 people at this event!!

My friend Maria and me - she sits right behind me at work.

Maria and Heather - just a little too short Maria to see the rabbit ears you are giving

Heather..:-)

The 3 Musketteers - Me, Maria & Heather

Wait up Maria!!

Such a pretty site!

Billy & me.

Pluggin' along....

Whups - I falled down - that's what happens when you try and walk backwards in snow shoes - I guess I needed a back up beeper....lol

I know - these pics are out of order - but I just don't have patience to fix them.

Same little mouse as above - poor little guy!

Bill's Birthday - 22 Jan 09 - Take a guess at how old...:-)

Bill decided this year he wanted a very quiet celebration for his birthday. We went to dinner at Lone Star where he enjoyed a steak and salmon dinner followed by a nice piece of Key Lime Pie. On Saturday Courtnee and Mandi came over and we had Bowman's donuts - 1 donut equals about 3 regular donuts. Good thing we only do this once every 3 or 4 years!! Bill with one of the two coats he got for his birthday.

Billy's favorite birthday meal (besides Round Steak and noodles) - this is steak, salmon and garlic mashed potatoes at Lone Star.

And of course, Key Lime Pie for dessert.

Bill took this one when I wasn't paying any attention, and no, I'm not a beer head!!

Bill with his birthday cards and donuts.

Bill with his daughters Courtnee & Mandi

Pictures of Amber, Sterling & Alaska

Today is Amber's 29th birthday. I can't believe it has been 29 years already. She informed me not too long ago that I now have to move up my age - I've been 29 long enough. Sterling put quite a few pictures of Amber and him in AK on his Facebook and I've been begging them to put some on their blog site, but I don't think that is going to happen any time soon. So I thought I would share some of those pictures here. I love ya kiddo - and here's to the next 29+++++ years. Happy Birthday!!!

Amber and Sterling with Rattle Ray, who painted that picture with spraypaint , thats right spray paint, in a little over 8 Min.

Amber & Sterling at the Anchorage Temple



Amber & Sterling in Seward, AK near the ocean
Sterling with his cute little Irish Lordfish.


Sterling doing more fishing.

And even more fishing....

The sign you would expect to see in Alaska:

Moose chia pet... :-)

Amber & Sterling in front of a salmon

Moments after a rainfall.

Waterfalls

Rainbow

The open sea.
Shadows on the mountain

Out in the woods

Wild flowers

The wintery trees.... brrrrrr!!

The cute little foxes outside my office

There are foxes in the field outside my office at work. We usually seem them about every day now that the snow is on the ground and they are more visible. They are so cute and so much fun to watch!! Sorry the pics are so grainy - had to use the company camera. These are pics of 3 different foxes.

Right after this pic was taken this little guy caught a mouse and ate it... yuck, but glad he was able to find something to eat.