Friday, August 28, 2009

Katie's New Purse


After seeing Katie's well-loved purse in tatters, I decided to make her a Birdie Sling from Amy Butler's array of purse patterns. Here is Marnie showing it off before I ship it away. School starts on Monday down at BYU, so she has to have it soon!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Back to Philmont

 We are excited to be back in New Mexico at Philmont again. During the day, I get to play with women on a High Cope course. Have you ever climbed telephone poles and stood on the top? Walked across a wire 30' high? It's so fun.












Calvin and Frazier in their group.


Always Bring Water.


Ah, the Land of Enchantment.


Western BBQ Night, including dancing.



Marnie hung out with the granddaughter of the Philmont General Manager. She was just hanging out for fun.


Riding horses is one of the best parts of Philmont.


Katie made it to the top of the telephone pole and jumped off!


That's Katie way out there on Lover's Leap.


It's time to go home and rest.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Philmont COPE Course


I finally got the chance the do the COPE Course at Philmont. The first year I was too chicken, and the second was too full. But it was worth the wait. We did low COPE for the first two days and high elements the last day. The series was incredible. Never thought I could do that 35' up.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Construction Mess!

Our pole building construction is sure messy! The excavator has been here working to clear trees and stumps. We won't be burning due to a burn ban (and no measurable rain for 70+ days), but we can do that later. The next step is to grade the area with rocks.