Saturday, January 29, 2005

A real sleepy head


A real sleepy head, originally uploaded by THOS.

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

Sunday, January 16, 2005

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.

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Lundelius waterfall


Lundelius waterfall, originally uploaded by THOS.

The Bull Creek waterfall on a cool January day.

Monday, January 10, 2005

Regal Angel


regal angel, originally uploaded by THOS.

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

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Michael's last meal at home


PICT0040, originally uploaded by THOS.

Michael enjoys balogna cabbage dinner before he returns to Stockholm.

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

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

Sunday, January 02, 2005

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

Sweet E & K hug


E & K hug, originally uploaded by THOS.

Welcome to Steamboat Springs, CO for a week of skiing and visiting with Jev and Sydnor.

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

E & K in spa


E & K in spa, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a hard day on the slopes Kelly and Ethan soak their bods in the hottub downstairs.

Monday, December 27, 2004

Heimat Christmas 04


Heimat Christmas 04, originally uploaded by THOS.

The Lowry clan plus Wash

Forever the climber


Forever the climber, originally uploaded by THOS.

He has been doing this for 25 years.

A (red?) banana, a tongue, a Van Dyke?


A banana, a tongue, a Van Dyke?, originally uploaded by THOS.

Just what kind of wierd satanic ritual is this?

Kate talks to Santa


Kate talks to Santa, originally uploaded by THOS.

"...and then I want an Alfa Romeo, and an ice cream cone, and a diamond ring, and ..."

Sunday, December 26, 2004

Jake spins a yarn


Jake spins a yarn, originally uploaded by THOS.

At Ann and Ollie's lake house 'Taco-roll' Jake tells a tale about his life in the Windy City while Mike, Lorn, Etha, Lowry and Alaire are enthralled.

Pretty sisters


Pretty sisters, originally uploaded by THOS.

Happy to be together.

A face only a grandmother could love


A face only a grandmother could love, originally uploaded by THOS.

The awful family secret is finally revealed: Drew's 'hidden' twin Zeke showed up for the first time shocking the entire family.

Saturday, December 25, 2004

Christmas feast for 15


Christmas feast for 15, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ham, peas, scalloped potatoes, cranberry-orange relish, Waldorf salad and three kinds of pie - mmmmm good!

Lorn started the wrapping paper ball fight


Lorn started the wrapping ball fight, originally uploaded by THOS.

Lorn, Ethan and Tom lobbed paper balls across the room during the present opening.

Our beautiful Fraser fir tree


Fir tree, originally uploaded by THOS.

Commanding the center spot in our music room between A's old harp and Santa's new cushion.

Friday, December 24, 2004

Mike & Sam busting rock


Mike & Sam busting rock, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sam, Mike's old friend from Boy Scout days, came over and helped break some tough ledge stone for Tom's water 'feature.'

A sports Kay's fancy hat


A sports Kay's fancy hat, originally uploaded by THOS.

Russ and Kay came for dinner and A decided this hat was 'her'

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Mike and Tiki


Mike and Tiki, originally uploaded by THOS.

Michael and Tiki share a quiet moment in the sun before the celebrating hoard arrives. Tiki really enjoys playing on the Music Room carpet.

Sunday, December 19, 2004

A knits Lorn's scarf


PICT0028, originally uploaded by THOS.

Angel helps with the knitting

Friday, December 17, 2004

Hudson's on the Bend Gala


Hudson's on the Bend Gala, originally uploaded by THOS.

December 17 at our office party dinner. M arrived from Stockholm just in time for our party. He is wearing his new leather jacket. Now, who is that between T and M?

Tiki attacks garlands


Tiki attacks garlands, originally uploaded by THOS.

While we were decorating the house Tiki has to help in every way he can.

Thursday, December 16, 2004

December 16 at Dave's White Elephant Party


e&m at dave's party 04, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sunday, December 12, 2004

Blog Ethics

Here is the best exposition I have found on this subject. http://www.rebeccablood.net/handbook/excerpts/weblog_ethics.html#content

What a woman!


What a woman!, originally uploaded by THOS.

My beautiful bride at the cabaret tent after the big Jacks party.

Saturday, December 11, 2004

At Tommy & Laura's Party


A&T at Jacks Party, originally uploaded by THOS.

We ate sumptous food, danced to the band, listened to a fantastic blues singer, and visited with friends at Tommy and Laura's annual party at the Four Seasons.

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Angel stretches


Angel stretches, originally uploaded by THOS.

He is tryyyng to wake up from his nap.