Back from our Colorado Vacation

Good Monday to you folks!

Scott and I went to Colorado this weekend and managed to get both families loved up at once! Scott's family has always celebrated Christmas in January and so this trip was to enjoy these festivies. But first, we met my family at the Denver Stock Show for a rodeo.

Mom and I

(I guess we do look alike,

same noses I think)

Nick and I

(my "little" 16 year old brother)

German Food for dinner

(schnitzel, spaetzle, cucumber salad and more)

(necklace by Sunny Rising Leather of ETSY)

German Mustard, cheese assortment

and onions!

Holiday Key Lime Shots

(I will always be a bartender)

All the dinner guests

We had a blast,

Thanks Fletchers.

Happily,

Bisquit

Fletcher's Merry Best Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We are wishing you and

your loved ones the very best.

We had the best Christmas ever

and are feeling very content

that we stayed home....

or more importantly

that we skiied into the cabin on

Christmas Eve.

We have to ski in a mile, and all

items have to be schlepped in,

so we decieded on stocking stuffers

(aka backpack stuffers).

Gram Dulcia's Oyster Stew

sooo delicious

w/ red wine

Chocolates and Warm Fires

Oh this chocolate!

I am so addicted.

It is a local shop here

that handmakes decadent sweets.

Check out their shop.

Chillin' by the Fire

Jazz Hands

with the new Christmas

X-Country Gloves!

Lofting

We swear that there is a

time warp at

Stone Creek Haven.

Stone Creek is still flowing.

We drank from its

slushy waters this trip.

Snow Crystal Feathers

(I am in love)

There you have it, we spent two splendid nights.

When we weren't enjoying our cooking

or sipping cocktails,

we toured on our x-country skis,

chopped wood,

shoveled snow,

and kept warm.

We absolutely love it at the cabin

and wonder when we will wake

up from our dream.

It truly is a Stone Creek Haven.

We did have the

Merry Best Oyster Christmas Ever!

Season's Greetings,

Bisquit and Scooter

The Cat's Out of the Bag

Yes, Folks, the gig is up.

Jen and Jeremy are engaged to be married!

They are good friends and a great couple,

CONTRATULATIONS!

You will now both enjoy the beginnings

of marital bliss.

Oh goody,

it does come in so many forms.

Jeremy commissioned a custom

engagement ring.

Together we brainstormed ideas,

taking into consideration Jen's taste

in jewelry.

I already know what she likes,

she has quite a little

Bisquit collection.

So I began with sketches and ideas

in mid-November.

Jeremy picked out two initially,

but when Jen found there were

three to be had,

Jen had to have them all.

What a peach she is.

The stress and work was difficult,

I had to up my skills for an engagement ring,

but the results are sweet.

Thank you both for appreciating them

and giving them all three a home.

I am flattered and humbled.

Thank you times 1000!

Three Feathered Friends:

Rings featuring feathers

along with Turquoise, White Topaz,

Agate Drusy, and Sterling

Here's the love birds now!

Thanks you so much,

I am tickled pink.

Tonight we are headed to a bad sweater

Christmas party, I will definitely have some pictures.

Merry Christmas,

Kristin Lee

Pacific North West, How I Love Thee

Whether it is the moss, the ferns, the milder temps, the amazing trees, the smells, the hustle and bustle of city life, the public transportation, coffee shops by the gazillions, seafood...

I love it in the PNW.

As planned, I met up with hubby on Thursday night in Portland, OR. We have been having a joyous time and the Christmas Party was a success.

Columbia River

Mossy

Mossy Mosserson

Where ferns grow all year.

Some of our holiday favorites.

If you make a bar, they will drink.

I hope your weekend is splendid

and I will chat with you upon returning to Montana.

Peachily in the PNW,

Bizcochito

(the little bisquit)