New York and DC!

We had a fantastic weekend with Chaddy--drove up to NYC and saw lots of exciting things from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, Ground Zero, Broadway, The Holocaust Museum, and much more...can't wait for the next mini reunion!

Chad trying on fancy Redwing shoes in Manhattan.
Chad enjoying a liverwurst sandwich at Times Square.
Chad loving his bone marrow burger (ordered rare) at Ray's Hellburger in DC. This is where Obama dines.
Heather at Times Square.
Andrew in front of the Ernst & Young building at Times Square.
Chad looking super fly at Times Square.
On the Brooklyn Bridge with Ashley, our fearless tour guide and great travel buddy. This was right before we waited over an hour in line outside for Grimaldi's pizza.

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Maverick's first trick!

Here's a lovely video of our favorite black cat doing his very first trick with his brand new scratching post! He's getting so smart. Sorry the video is sideways. You'll just have to pretend you're eating a taco while watching.

Go Maverick!

4th of July parade

We went to the 4th of July parade and enjoyed the beautiful, mild Boise weather. We checked out the farmers' market, then heard the military jets fly above us to signal the start of the parade. A lot of the parade participants were advocating political positions, which struck us as odd, but there were also normal-type floats. A great time!

Chad lookin' hip to death.

Somebody REALLY ought to put something up here. What are you all up to?!?!?! It's either this or a weekly note...take your pick. :)

Love, Clarissa

The Latest

Here are some Boise events that have happened in the last few months....that have been recorded, anyway...

Maverick the cat joined the family! He is such a joy.

Such yummy cake for Mom and Dad's anniversary!

Jordan and Clarissa have nearly perfected the Chicago-style pizza!

Joleen came to visit for Clarissa's birthday! It was soooooooooooo fun to have her here!

And Dad finally got the nicest bike he ever wanted!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And here is the lovely birthday girl and her new 'do.
:)

(this is the most recent picture we have of you...:P)

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Heather Driving, and doing really well!

The very first place we went was the little piece of slickrock that goes up a pretty steep climb, across the top, and down a pretty steep hill; it ends where there us most always a puddle of water. I know that Jordan and Andrew know what I am referring to. Heather drove up and down this little trail. She is a natural.

It is really much steeper than the picture shows.....
There was part of the trip that we stopped and did a little yoga...it helped with relaxation.
Zen and the heart of the dew rag....
A little trip to the outdoor bathroom, complete with an 'occupied' security chain to keep wandering desert hikers and bikers out. It would not keep critters out....to bad there was not a quick acting rabbit, chipmunk, or snake that slipped in...now that would be a great picture.
I found this girl from Iran just walking along the road, so I decided ot let her drive for a while.....

Moab

There were lots of self-portraits. This one is especially nice.
We worked hard to set the camera in a position and then I would run like heck to get in place before the 10 second timer went off.
Sometimes I would make it.....
And sometimes not....
This was the best place to ride.....

Papa Elf himself

Guess who accompanied me on an elevator ride this week...

I thought Bob Newhart had already left this world for greener pastures, but apparently he's still with us and has similar taste in hotels.