Backcountry Snowboarding with my valentine!

Scot and I headed to Galena Summit for backcountry skiing (snowboarding for me) over Valentine's weekend. It was my first time out in the backcountry and certainly my first time with a splitboard. It is a LOT of work but the scenery was amazing and the powder was sweet . Check out my highlight reel courtesy Scotty.

This is me from behind hiking up the mountain. This is a LOT harder than riding a chairlift!

Scot and Sarah on top of a ridge.

That is me shredding through the trees!

Scot thumbs for a ride back to our car after a hard day! Don't worry mom, we made George (Scot's work partner) hitchhike with the strangers. :-)

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games

I had the honor of volunteering at the snowshoe event during the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games hosted in Idaho. I went into this week with little knowledge of Special Olympics and have left with such a respect for the athletes, the coaches and the entire Special Olympics movement. My experience has inspired me to get involved with the Idaho Special Olympics as a volunteer.
I wanted to share my experience with you all and so in true marketing gal form, I created a YouTube video. I hope it is able to convey some of the spirit of these athletes.

Twilight Mania!

After spending my lunch hour getting my haircut and talking to my stylist about the 'Twilight' series, I thought I better blog about my love for a teenage vampire named Edward. For those of you that have read the series, you know what I am talking about. For those of you that don't, just read the books! A vampire, thriller, love story . . . how can you go wrong!

Wendy and I make an Edward sandwich. She also loves Edward.

Danny loves Edward . . . .

but not as much as me. :-)

Scot as my real life Edward.

Good Times in McCall!

Okay - get ready for a rush of updates to this blog and a renewed interest in keeping it up to date. Special thanks to Laura and Danny for pushing me to get back into blogging.

Scot's cabin in McCall has been a fun retreat for friends and a great place to 'get away from it all'. I wanted to share some of the highlights from this fall and winter.
Alice Mogensen goes wild at the cabin! (Oct. 2008)

Matt Wolff breaks in the cabin by breaking into the vodka! (Jan. 2009)

I look a little crazy here but I am loving every minute of it! (Jan. 2009)

The view while cross country skiing at Jug Mountain Ranch. (Jan. 2009)

Addy (Clive's daughter) enjoys the good life as Scot hauls her up the sledding hill at Jug Mountain. (Jan. 2009)

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. :-)