Monday, February 27, 2012

Hello Sprinter Van

No, Matt did not start another new business... it just happens to be the very large logo wrap that came on our sprinter van that we recently purchased.  Luckily, the wrap can be removed and underneath should be nice white paint.

What do we need this big vehicle for?  The plan is that it will become our camping/traveling wagon.  We tried to decide what to do about camping trips so that everyone would be comfy and get decent sleep in spite of cold or hot weather.  We decided the sprinter van was the best option so we could use it for camping and Matt could use it for work if needed.  Right now it's just big and empty but Matt has grand plans for insulation, beds, cupboards, wiring, heating, cooling and more seats.  We hope to have it completed before our Moab trip in May and then we'll really see how much we like it when we drive it to Michigan this summer for vacation.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Bye Bye Super Duty

I sold my truck this week.  I really haven't used it since October and it didn't make much sense to keep it around.  If I need a truck bigger than our Tacoma then I can borrow or rent one, it would be cheaper than owning it.  I am looking for a sprinter van that we can use as a family camping wagon and work truck if needed.  I have my eyes on one, I should know within a week if I get it.  I will post it up if I do.




Saturday, February 4, 2012

Our house - 23" Winter Park - 1"

Yep, that's usually how it goes in Colorado.  If there is good snow in the mountains then it will be dry and sunny in town.  And, likewise, if there is a big storm in town then you may as well stay home and enjoy shoveling because there won't be any on the ski hill.  But this year I picked up a great pair of snowshoes at the Sniagrab and am using them right here in town! 
Mandy and I out snowshoeing this morning.

 I took this photo last night of our deck.  I like how the snow is hanging on the top of the chairs.

Logan went out yesterday too but only across the street to play at the neighbors house while Matt shoveled.  He can't move when he's in his snowsuit but he can still smile!

Lately Matt has been spending some time fixing up his dirtbike.  I would say it is to get ready for the coming dirtbike season but in his world, it is always dirtbike season.  I can say that with confidence because the last thing he said to me today is "I think I need to go outside and do something crazy on my dirtbike in all this new snow..." then he disappeared into the garage.  Here is Logan helping him get ready.  He even gets his own hammer.

We have managed to get up to Copper Mountain twice this year for some skiing.  The first trip we each went on separate days so the other could stay home.  Then we decided to try it family style.  Here is Logan hanging out at Copper Village with daddy.  He was a big hit as they walked around to all the shops while I was up skiing.

 After a couple hours of skiing for me then we traded and he got to eat and take a nap in the truck.  Overall, it was a great day for everyone.


Up until this weekends storm, the weather has been exceptionally warm here.  We try to get out for walks and ended up walking around the town and neighborhoods of Morrison.  Here we found some pretty horses for Logan to check out.