Mark and My dad planned out the entertainment unit a couple of weeks ago. The pieces arrived and Mark and I spent the weekend staining and constructing. 

My mom and dad were here to help Josh and Amy move in... Pam mentioned that Beef Wellington was one of her favorites, and her wish is Mark's command.  

A perfect end to our gred d visit... FUN-due! Greg is a SUPER STAR! 

We reached the lake only to find that it was frozen!  

Have you seen such tough mountain men? Riiiiicoooolla... 

Greg D came to visit and we decided to take a hike up to Loch Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park - we started out at 9,000' and went up to 10,200' 

As we looked closer - we realized we had crossed into a prairie dog war and we were the targets. (What does Brian say about the Prairie Dog Bite? Is it worse than the squirrel?) 

Yesterday on our walk we ran into a prairie dog who was yelling hello in a high pitch screech (similar to baby river otters)... 

Enjoying the Weather - last weekend Mark and I were able to enjoy the beautiful weather (before the big storm) - Mark is showing off his prototype for a hood he and my dad constructed.  

Fiona all swaddled up sends her bithday wishes... 

Crystal made a stellar meal - chicken and rice, complete with special treats for both mark and I (chocolate souffle and carrot cake) - YUM 

Mark with the little bundle... Tom dressed fiona this morning in her yellow shirt and matching ducky sockies. 

Sleepy Fiona... back in california for work, Mark and I were able to spend a night with Fiona, Crystal and Tom (and Ivyand Abbey of course) 

They were cooked perfectly and we ENJOYED every bite! Thanks Scott and Julie!! 

Maine Lobsters Direct! Pam was so curious about the lobsters in their box - what color are they, what are they doing in there, are they sleeping ... 

My parents arrived for a belated Birthday celebration, and we were able to enjoy a treat from Scott and Julie... 

March 27th 2005 :: Brothers? After our traditional Slichau/Morasastry Easter Brunch at the Flagstaff House, Chris and I posed for a picture - prompting an onlooker to speculate that we must be brothers...

March 25-27th 2005 :: Chris and Saira came to visit us to make sure we didn't break a 5 year string of Easters together! The girls had a spa afternoon on Saturday, while Chris and Mark had their own relaxation therapy at a downtown tavern. Then Saturday evening we went out for dinner at Bloom feeling refreshed and in good spirits!

March 26th 2005 :: I prodded and pushed our landscaper into finally getting our firepit and sitting wall done. He didn't finish it, but got enough done to allow us to bring in "The Gas Connection" to hook up the firepit to our main gas line. We sat around it Saturday night and that thing puts out some serious heat. 150-200,000 BTUs apparently! I'll be interested to see our gas bill next month.

March 26th 2005 :: Our long awaited breakfast table arrived on Saturday. We went shopping for it 6 weeks ago, and now it finally arrived. It also was the impetus to put together a present Chloe gave Mark for his birthday last year - the Norman 69 light, that came in 69 pieces. Pretty sweet!

And finished off the day with some presents, pizza and of course, Beer! 

We hung a ceiling fan, painted an art niche for our water fountain, planted some trees... 

After the hike we headed to the Home Depot to get a few plants and some supplies for our house projects - the little black pony is great for trees! 

... a few drops of rain came down, but we continued on... :)  

March 20, 2005: Happy 32nd Birthday Mark - We decided to take a walk in the Flat Irons for Marks birthday... 

March 19th, 2005: Mark and Flat Neala share an espresso with some special sugars! 

March 19th: 2005 - an early birthday dinner for Mark, we headed out to the Flagstaff House - Flat Neala was also excited to celebrate!