Cross Country Skiing

With sunshine and 6 inches of fresh snow phil and fi took up some cross country (or nodirc) skiing. Its kind of like hiking but more fun and more beautiful.

The American Eagle

Lake Couer D'Alene feads hunderds of bald eagles every year. This year was a record year with over 400 bald eagles spotted feading on the fish in the lake. They are amazing to watch and here are some happy snaps for your enjoyment (yep...we need a bigger lense!).

Family Christmas time

Here are some pics of Phil's family around the Christmas tree. There is Brian, Joi and Aileen, Lonna and Shay, Grandma and Cheryl.

Christmas Morning

We got to have a slow Christmas morning with Grandma. We had a beautiful breakfast followed by some pressies from our stockings.

How to make a real man

We final made a snow man (with the odd snow ball fight in the middle). Lots of fun!

Elf Dancing Party

Spokane has this awesome tradition of a Christmas Elf dance party. We went the other night and had a blast. Here is a link to a video where you can catch a glimpse of us... Enjoy!

Strawberry Creeek Hot Springs

Deep in the Colorado Rockies we visited the Strawberry Creek Hotsprings. It was amazing to relax in the hot springs surrounded by beautiful fresh snow.

The photos include our wonderful hosts; Phils Aunt Maureen and cousin Alex.

Fun in the Snow

Fi learned to snow board in Colorado! It was amazing! We all learned about the warmth of fire and joys of sledding!

These are all from Maureen and Larry's backyard (Phil's Aunt and Uncle). We are enjoying the warmth at the fire with Alex (middle) and Chaz (right).

First Snow of the season!

We have just had our first snow of the season!

It was delightful to wake up one morning to find a beautiful white blanket of snow across the landscape. We were fortunate to be house sitting out on the palouse (the wheat fields 20 mins to the south of Spokane) which made the serenity even more spectacular.

Unfortunately we only just had time to take some quick photos, and then we had the head off to work. So we are yet to do all the fun 'snow' things like build a snow man, make a snow angel or have a snow ball fight...soon, we hope!

Is there any other sport that lets 'um fight

Deserving a post of its own - an ice hockey fight.

Basically, as long as its fair, the refs let them do it. Must be bare fisted and no sticks etc... otherwise they can go for it, and they did! A few times!!

Ice Hockey

After our little bout of skating we thought we should watch the pros...

Its fast, fun and these guys can really skate.