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January is a month to catch up after a very busy 2009. Also, a time to get back in shape and begin training for some long hikes this year.

Jake and Jodie

It’s Christmas in North Idaho

December I was fortunate to spend the entire month with Tisha and Marv in North Idaho.  A special time.

We were able to cross country ski, hike in the hills and the wild life refuge

Boundery Wildlife Refuge near the Kootnai River

Thanksgiving saw a visit from Grandchildren Andy, Sarah, Nathan and my sister Harriet.

Visting with Great Grandma!!

Deborah, Diana and Kris

Off to Ely, MN for a week of canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with Deborah, Kris, Diana and Judy. And our guide Andy.

Our weather was perfect:

Lunch stop

But the fishing was great!

Kris' Walleye

All’s well that ends well, and yes we would do it again!!

The BWCA Gang

We began the month on the Chilkoot Trail out of Skagway, AK; but first a visit to Lower Dewey Lake.

A special place at Lower Dewey Lake

Eight special ladies begin The Trail

Tooky and Tisha

A long way up

Celebration in Skagway, AK

Special Birthday dinner With Jody in Long Beach, WA

Birthday Dinner

Special Birthday dinner with Doug, Alan, Candace and family

Birthday Dinner with Doug, Alan, Candace, Tommy

July arrived with the lovely wedding of Dan and Amanda at the University of Chicago.

We began the month with a Rim To Rim hike of the Grand Canyon.  We spent 8 days in the canyon, many side trips from the Bright Angel trail.

Many Water falls

We made it to the South Rim

And celebrated!

Hot Fudge Sundaes!!

So much has happened since March of 2009. It was a great year, many trips to see family and friends. Lots of hiking trips.
Houseboat trip April 2009 at Lake Powell, AZ

Houseboats and Kayaks

Grand Canyon River raft trip May 2009

Andy and Sarah’s wedding in Albuquerque, NM, May 2009

The kids arrived last night, they’ll be here for a week.  We’re off and running!

The kids at the zoo

February was a terrific month. Tisha invited me to come to spend time with her and Deborah in Washington DC. I’d never been there before, so very excited.
In the 12 days of visiting we saw everything possible in that time. The museums, the monuments, Arlington Cemetery, and the Capitol.
A great visit with the girls.