Holiday Happenings and pictures....

[Glacier]

Ok, Phred, quit nagging me, I'll post some pictures! Since I haven't posted for a long time, except about Preacher, this could take awhile!

The Northern Lights have been spectacular this month.

Preacher died on December 21, Solstice will never be the same for me. It used to be my favorite day of the year. When you live in the far north, light coming back is a very good thing! The day after he died, I was booked to go see my family for a few days. I did not feel like going, but my nieces were a good distraction. Kids are far too busy to worry about a dog they've never met. In five days we went:

Downhill skiing

Skating repeatedly

Sliding, again repeatedly!

Emma even found a way to keep riding her bike in the winter.

Christmas even my entire immediate family got together for the first time in years. This is my Dad with all but one of his grandkids. Jake was with his Mom for Christmas Eve. The kids range from almost 20 to almost 4.

continued in next post.....

[Glacier]

After almost missing my flight back--the airline changed the flight time without telling anyone who had booked on the web. Fortunately, my Mom is obsessively early and although, I had to sprint to the gate, I did make the flight. The critters survived Stuart messing up their routine.

Anvik was probably the happiest to see me again. He is a Momma's boy to his core.

The dogs hadn't been run for a week so they were wild and rarin' to go!

There has been lots of this going on for the past few days, including taking several customers out for tours.

On December 30, we hosted our second annual crib tournament:

There were a couple dozen players and at least as many spectators.

Tournament was followed by a huge bonefire.

still more coming....

[Glacier]

Yesterday we met some friends at the lake for sledding, skidooing, and another fire!

Earle and I skijored down to the gathering!

Earle made himself right at home immediately!

And he made a new friend, Nike, a Belgian Shepherd.

Afterwards everyone came to our place for a bit.

Earle fell in love with our friends' daughter!

Founder enjoyed getting warm by a New Year's Eve bonfire. Now I have to go finish making dinner. We have company coming in a couple hours for a ham supper! I think y'all are caught up now!

[chocolatepuppy]

It looks like you've been very busy! I'm glad you had a good time and I'll bet your pups are very glad you're home.

[dukedogsmom]

Such great pics! You live in such a beautiful area. I would love to see the Northern lights in person. That is amazing. It was good to see Earle again. And I think my most favorite pic would have to be of smiling Anvik. I hope that warmed your heart a little. I know it must be feeling very empty with your losses. I'll bet you're glad you went, after all. The family pic was great. It's nice that everyone got together. And give that Founder some lovin' from me.

[cmayer31]

The Northern Lights are amazing! It's always nice to spend time with the family during the holidays and it looked like everyone enjoyed. I would get a kick out of living someplace where the water actually froze and I could skate outside; I had to check to make sure your niece really did have hockey skates on. Around here it seems only the sons get to wear hockey skates, and the daughters all get stuck in figure skates, but it's also mostly rental stuff anyhow.

I can never get enough of sledding pictures, so it's really great to see you posting them again. I laughed at Anvik's picture, he's so excited to see you again.

[Bengalz]

Happy New Year to you, Stuart and the entire northern fur family I hope the new year is less stressful for you and the kids stay healthy

Your holiday pictures were great and hopefully just the prescription you needed. After all of your losses in 2006 and then saying goodbye to Preacher, you must have felt drained. Lots can be said about family, however, they do have a way of rejuvenating an ailing heart Your dear Dad knows what he's doing bringing his clan together during the holidays - it's very heartwarming

Thanks so much for the update and have a fantastic 2007

Betty

[cyber-sibes]

Welcome back Tamara! I've been wondering how you were doing. I have a feeling Preacher had an idea that if he timed his departure right, you would have so many other things to do, he could just look in on you from the bridge & not have you sitting around all mopey about him . My gosh, looks like you had a great time with your family and friends! Good to see Earle in harness, he must be feeling al lot better. And that look on Annie's face...pure love! What a sweetheart! The northern lights are fantastic! On rare occasions we get to see them down here, but they pale next to what you see! Beautiful photos! Your snow is so pretty, we are still waiting for some snow here. (taps foot, looks at the sky) Nothing but rain this year so far.
Hugs & belly rubs to all of your pack from ours.

[captain]

My whole life I have wanted to see the northern lights.
I will have to let my hubbie know that I think ......
Just gentle reminders - and you never know Tamara, I may come to YOUR gate ...

Great pics - but this .......... made me snort my coffee!!!

[Dorothy39]

Glacier,

You really gave us such a fun filled family up date!!!!!~

We got to see The Northern Lights a few years ago~ But, Nothing like what you guys get to see!! And, I agree, being with some kids during The Holiday can be such a stress reliever~ All the sledding, skating , skiing with Christmas in the Air, had to keep you so busy every minute you were there!!!

It's great to see your Sled dogs Harnessed Up again, I really like those Winter Pictures of them, especially the one with Advik looking back at you while you snap the camera!!!!


Thank-You so Much for Showing us that Picture of Your Dad with all the Grand Kids!!!!!!

[finn's mom]

Those look like some happy kids! That photo of the fire is gorgeous! And I have never seen the northern lights, but, I've always wanted to. The photo you captured is beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[BC_MoM]

Those are some very beautiful photos. I could feel the warmth in all of them. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[Laura's Babies]

I have 3 words for these pictures...AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!!

[Alysser]

Those pics were great! You had a VERY busy holiday it seems, but also a very nice one surrounded by family. Thank you for sharing those pics.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH WOW! I would love to be able to see the Northern lights in person!! How beautiful !!

I love the pictures of the pups ready to go sledding!! All the doggie bottoms!

Great pictures of you family too! I bet your Dad was thrilled to have almost all his grandkids over!