Another Year Older

Timm had his birthday yesterday.  I don't know why but this one is really bugging him...the big one is next year sweetie.  He had a good day that started off at the dog park.  It's up on the mountain and there is nothing to stop the wind, it was colder than a son of a _____.  We enjoyed a hearty breakfast at the Country Cafe...always yummy.  Our intentions were to go out to the dam and see the progress on the bridge but the bed called his name and gave him and Cassy a 2+ hour nap.  It was one of the naps that you have a hard time waking up from.  We went to Sheplers and he picked out a new wallet, then you enjoyed appetizers at TGIFridays.  We enjoyed dinner with our family at BJ's restuarant and brewhouse in Henderson.  Thay have delicious food by the way, I reccomend it.  We hung out until the game was over...sorry the Vikings didn't win Christy. By the way, he loves his Snuggi.  Happy Birthday Timm, we all love you!

Scott and Christy Got a New Toy

Scott and Christy got a heck of a deal on a new toy for Christmas...and Valentines...and Easter...and birthdays...lol...no really, they did get a great deal though.  Scott, Chris and friends made a run to Cedar to pick up Scott and Christy's new RZR.  I am so excited...now they can go out ATVing with us...all 5 of us...it will be awesome!

Scott will be selling his Predator so if you know of anyone that is looking for a good deal on one of them be sure to let us know.

We all got to drive it around the yard before he took it home.  Timm and Cassy seem to like it really well.  Okay, anytime Cassy can ride she really likes it.  I like it when she smiles.

Can't wait till we all go out next Sunday!

Crystal leads her first ride

As Trailmaster for Dunes and Trails ATV Club for 2009, Crystal lead the last official ride of the year.  We rode a new area close to home for us called Cottonwood Valley.  We enjoyed wonderful weather on the day we rode.  I actually post-poned the ride a week.  The original date was cold, rainy, snowy and down right miserable.  Thanks to all who showed up to support me...22 riders in all!

We rode from the parking area, south to Good Springs.  Along the way we made several stops including this fabulous view of the Las Vegas Valley.  We enjoyed ice cream and a mini tour of the historic Pioneer Saloon in Good Springs.  On our way back we stopped at a couple of mines, let the riders explore them for a while.  We also stopped at an old house just past one of the mines.  It's an old A-frame cabin tucked up one of the canyons.  Still standing but in much dis-repair.  It's so cool to find stuff like this out there.  We also found some indian petroglyphs near our lunch stop.  No wild burros this trip although we did see a pair of them on our pre-ride.  I got stuck in a snow drift...dang bald tires...most embarrasing for being the leader.  No one made fun of me but I was embarrassed.  Timm came to my rescue and winched me out...my hero.  He was also my backup, giving me support all day.  Thanks goes out to Alan for being my tail gunner, what a great guy.  Timm has lead many rides for the club and I am glad I pay attention to what he does, it really came to good use on this ride.

Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas everyone!  Cassy sends you her best this holiday season.  She even dressed up for you.

We went on our annual tree hunt to Utah for the perfect Christmas tree.  There was lots of snow on the mountain this year.  Cassy and her cousins all enjoyed running around in it, chasing sticks (logs), each other and just have fun in the snow.  Cassy loves to plow her way through it. 

We all searched for the trees that we wanted, cut them down, drug them back to the trucks, tied them down, and warmed up on the way down the mountain.  We enjoyed lunch at Lupita's (one of Timm's favorite places to eat in Utah) before heading home.  Merry Christmas everyone! 

Outdoor kitchen and dining area...part 4

This space is looking awesome if I say so myself.  They guys have been working hard and it shows.  Timm and Chris got the header installed and the last of the siding put on. Thanks to Timm's co-worker, Arnie for coming over to help with the roof.  It's really coming together!

Chris and Timm put felt on the roof over the last week after work.  Chris worked on part of it during the day also.   They've also been working on the actual kitchen area.  They used the siding (upside down) for the counter base.  Still not sure if the coutners will be concrete or tile yet.  We're kinda at a standstill right now, funds are running low.  Will need to recoupe before more progress happens.

Outdoor kitchen and dining area...part 3

Wow, things have come a long way.  The siding is going up and it's really starting to look like something.  It's a concrete based product that comes in panels and looks like a stacked stone.  It's a pretty easy system to put up but cutting it is another matter...because it's a concrete product.  Lots of dust involved in cutting...and blades.

Timm and Chris have been kicking butt and getting quite a bit done on the weekends.  I am so proud of them.

Look, this wall is almost done.

Stay tuned for more updates soon.