Three down slope

Three down slope, originally uploaded by THOS.

On our way down from the top

Bells from Elk Camp

Bells from Elk Camp, originally uploaded by THOS.

This breathtaking view is hard to imagine.

Four at the top of Elk Camp

4 top of Elk Camp,jpeg, originally uploaded by THOS.

Wonderful view all around of Snowmass Mountain and the Maroon Creek Valley

A & T on slope

A & T on slope, originally uploaded by THOS.

Happy our first full day of skiing

"The Wall'

The Wall, originally uploaded by THOS.

We watched fearless young skiiers jump down 30 foot drops, ski to the edge and drop down below.

Ann and Olie at Snowmass

A&O 05, originally uploaded by THOS.

On our first day skiing together we skiied Big Burn and Alpine Springs from 10 'til 4. The weather and snow were perfect, and we had a great day. Olie wore his lizzard hat so we could find him.

A atop Snowmass

A atop Snowmass, originally uploaded by THOS.

A beautiful crisp and clear day in the Rockies - perfect for skiing.

Aspens in the snow

Aspens in the snow, originally uploaded by THOS.

We stopped on our way down Big Burn to rest our weary legs. I saw this scene and thought of Michael.

Highlands & Buttermilk Ski Areas

Highlands & Buttermilk, originally uploaded by THOS.

Maroon Creek Valley from Aspen to the Aspen Snowmass Wilderness Area. We crossed this range in a 4x4 two summers ago with Michael and Lotta (see July '03 archive).

Pyramid Peak, Snowmass Mountain and the Maroon Bells

Pyramid Pk and Bells, originally uploaded by THOS.

Flying from Denver to Aspen we had a panoramic view of the Elk Range between Aspen and Crested Butte.

Poinsettias

poinsettias, originally uploaded by THOS.

Christmas flowers out on the deck for a shower.

Bead collection

Bead collection, originally uploaded by THOS.

We put a piece of plate glass under the coffee table top so we could display our African collection.

Music room

Music room, originally uploaded by THOS.

Newly arranged and decorated by Beth and Gary.

Bamboo by new file

Bamboo by new file, originally uploaded by THOS.

New file cabinet from second-hand office furniture store and fake bamboo from World Market on Tom's side of the bed.

Valentine Dinner at the Club

Valentine Dinner at Club, originally uploaded by THOS.

Wearing her new amethyst and silver necklace by a Dripping Springs craftsman.

Valentine's Day Lunch

New candles on deck, originally uploaded by THOS.

A has lunch on a beautiful February day.

Candle light on the deck

PICT0040, originally uploaded by THOS.

The six votive candles give a warm glow over the deck table while the blue lights shine along the railing and the pool shows from down below.

Candlelabra

PICT0036, originally uploaded by THOS.

We hung the wrought iron candlelabra Michael brought us from Sweden over the table out back. At Beth's suggestion we glued corks to the bottom of each votive candle cup and placed them in the holder.

African corner of Music Room

PICT0016, originally uploaded by THOS.

Gary thought we should collect all our African art in one area. The red wall cover is a wool throw we had on the couch - and a perfect fit for the alcove!

Sunday morning hike

A&T at creek, originally uploaded by THOS.

After the showers the sky cleared for a spring-like day on the creek.

Houseparty weekend with Mintons and Johnsons

PICT0005, originally uploaded by THOS.

Warren and Susan and Gary and Beth joined us for a fun-filled weekend of exploring and landscaping and decorating. We went to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for inspiration. Warren also helped complete the design for the waterfalls.

Tiki & Shadow's game

Tiki & Shadow's game, originally uploaded by THOS.

'Top Cat' Shadow and 'Under Cat' Tiki love to play this game. Tiki loves it and Shadow cannot resist.

At IHOP

At IHOP, originally uploaded by THOS.

Saturday morning breakfast with ham and eggs and buckwheat pancakes.

A real sleepy head

A real sleepy head, originally uploaded by THOS.

Angel loves to sleep on the green chair in the bedroom.

Cool Pool in January

Pool in January, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sitting by the chiminea next to the pool on a cool January evening. We enjoyed some Boursin cheese, table water crackers and chardonay while listening to the creek and the hoot owls.

Holiday lights out back

Holiday lights, originally uploaded by THOS.

Epiphany Sunday and the Christmas lights illuminate the stair and deck.

Lundelius waterfall

Lundelius waterfall, originally uploaded by THOS.

The Bull Creek waterfall on a cool January day.

Regal Angel

regal angel, originally uploaded by THOS.

He is at one of his favorite spots, waiting to drink from the lavatory.

Michael's last meal at home

PICT0040, originally uploaded by THOS.

Michael enjoys balogna cabbage dinner before he returns to Stockholm.

New Year's Ski Trip to Steamboat Springs

After family Christmas in Texas we took off for a week with Jev and Sydnor (and daughter Tori) in their Colorado home just five minutes from the lift. Michael, here from Stockholm, Ethan and Kelly went with us to ski the Rockies. Aside from one snowy day the weather was clear and crisp, perfect for carving our turns.

CO peaks

CO peaks, originally uploaded by THOS.

View of the Continental Divide from the plane flying back to Denver.

Night view

Night view, originally uploaded by THOS.

New Year's Eve view of Steamboat Springs from the back deck.

Tom apres ski

Tom apres ski, originally uploaded by THOS.

Watching the Rose Bowl after a long day on the slopes. The University of Texas beat University of Michigan by one point in the final two seconds!

M laughs at E's joke

M laughs at E's joke, originally uploaded by THOS.

Another funny story

T & J laugh

T & J laugh, originally uploaded by THOS.

That must have been a REALLY funny story!

E sings for Tori

E sings for Tori, originally uploaded by THOS.

This picture speaks for itself

A & Sydnor

A & Sydnor, originally uploaded by THOS.

Friends

A made a scarf for Syd

A made a scarf for Syd, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sydnor is emoting about her new scarf

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland, originally uploaded by THOS.

Just outside the front door. Can you spot the magpie?

A & T Ski

A&T Ski, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sunny day and freshly groomed slopes are ideal for some really good runs. Can you guess who took this telephoto picture?

At the top

At the top, originally uploaded by THOS.

A & T resting before swooshing down Flintlock

E carves a turn

E carves a turn, originally uploaded by THOS.

He is really graceful on his snow board.

Flat tops at dawn

Flat tops at dawn, originally uploaded by THOS.

Miles to the South rise the Flat-tops at first light. This is a great place to hike in the summer.

Sunset over Steamboat Springs

Sunset, originally uploaded by THOS.

At the end of our first day skiing we collapsed into comfy chairs and enjoyed this splendid light show.

Morning light show

Morning rainbow, originally uploaded by THOS.

Out the kitchen window appeared an ice ice-bow at dawn.

Ski slopes from house

Ski slopes from house, originally uploaded by THOS.

Looking out the picture windows at the slopes across a valley

Crew

Crew, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ethan, Kelly, Alaire, Tom and Michael on the deck

Crew at Ragnars

Crew at Ragnars, originally uploaded by THOS.

We met at mid-mountain for a delicious Scandinavian meal. Kelly was in a snowboard class on the bunny slope while Syd and Tori stayed home.

T&M at Saddle

T&M at Saddle, originally uploaded by THOS.

We are resting up over hot chocolate and pizza from an early morning ski of the top of the mountain.

K, E & A in Steamboat

K, E & A in Steamboat, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ethan and Kelly join Alaire in downtown Steamboat