Happy Holidays!

It has been too long since I have posted to this little blog. So to ward off the cobwebs forming on this site I am sending a Christmas wish to you all!
I pray your spirit is light with hope,
your heart is filled with joy,
and your holiday is blessed with the glory of God.

Merry, Merry!

Music Lovers Unite!

I love music, especially live music! A co-worker turned me on to NPR podcasts and I can't get enough of them. So I want to share my sweet find with you all. NPR Live Concerts from All Songs Considered are free podcasts. Just subscribe and enjoy.
Subscribe at: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=15842121
If you use iTunes, click on the iTunes button under 'Subscribe' and it will take you to the menu of concerts available - SO SWEET!
My favorite's right now are Radiohead, Iron and Wine and The Frames!!

The Amazing Schmoops

Halloween was in full swing during the BFBL (Beer Frame Bowling League) last Thursday night. Who would have thought mild mannered Scot led a secret life as 'The Amazing Schmoops'. He comes to the rescue when there is trouble around (or beer abounds). Special skills include: dazzling people with his red cape and blond superhero helmet hair, bowling strikes, and dance moves. Scot's video has officially gone 'viral' and can be seen on You Tube (special thanks to Kevin Walter for this one).

Yes mom, that really is my boyfriend. :-)

A road trip, a game, a long ride home!

When BSU plays University of Oregon at Autzen Stadium, you better believe there are going to be some road trippin' Broncos. Scot and Sarah (AKA Dopko-Schmoops), the Walter's and the Dahlberg's hit the road for Eugene. Broncos beat the Ducks in a major upset and Danielle and Mike had their first official weekend away from Keaton. Trip highlights included: the fantastic driving skills of Kevin Walter (he drove the whole way, there and back), a HUGE Bronco win, hanging out with Kyle Wilson's dad at the bar after the game, Danielle walks the drive thru at McDonald's and a LONG ride home for Sarah.

The gang at the game!

Where's Scot? Can you spot him?

Insert Scot here.

Kevin Walter, Jerret Hopstad and Scot after the big win!

Renae and Danielle road tripping to Oregon!

Girlfriend's Birthday

I have to say, I have the coolest bunch of gal pals! In our endless pursuit to find reasons to get together, eat good food, drink wine and hang out we have instituted GIRLFRIEND'S BIRTHDAY! Basically we throw ourselves a party and celebrate everyone's birthday all at once. It was so fun! Thanks Laura and Kelley for hosting. More pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/sdopko/GirlfriendSBirthdayParty and on Danny's blog at http://dahlbergfamily.blogspot.com/2008/09/girfriends-birthday-celebration.html

Kristen Marries Jack!

The much anticipated wedding of Jack and Kristen took place in Ketchum on Sept. 6. It was a beautiful weekend. The weekend kicked off with the rehearsal dinner on Thursday, followed by a night at the Roosevelt on Friday. J Diamond (world's greatest Neil Diamond impersonator and Kristen's new husband) made a special appearance. He literally had women dancing on the bar at the Roosevelt but he only had eyes for his Montana woman, Kristen! The weekend was topped off by a beautiful ceremony and rockin' reception on Saturday.

I am so honored to have been the maid of honor in my best friends wedding!

Introducing Jack and Kristen Thomas!

Kristen and Sarah at the wedding rehearsal dinner.

Matt (dad), Sarah and Lynne (mom) Dopko at the wedding rehearsal dinner.

J-Diamond (Jack Thomas) performs for the crowd and his bride at the Roosevelt the night before the wedding!

The Bridal Party!

Congratulations Jack and Kristen!

Scot Scheffel and the Giant Cheque!

Scot stepped onto the baseball field during a Boise Hawks game to present a giant cheque to the Hawks Nation Charity. While the money raised will go to a good cause, Scot and the giant cheque brought to mind an image from our favorite TV show, 'The Office'. In an episode, Michael Scott presents a giant cheque made out to 'science' to a stripper nurse.

Michael Scott: I would like you to accept this cheque, for three hundred and forty dollars, made out to 'Science'. Make sure that gets into the right hands.

Fortunately, Scot's giant cheque moment was not as ridiculous and the Hawks Nation Charity is extremely grateful to ISMI. Plus Scot looked very handsome out there on the field! :-)