Lovely day in St. Croix

We took a hike to Jack's Bay this morning. As I walked the soles of my old hiking boots literally peeled away.Jim staged the above picture, did not happen quite like that. Adios my old buddies.

It rained this morning. A sudden downpour as often happens here. Everythings dripping, quite beautiful.

Hunter & Hope

These pictures were taken last week. Hope had selected the biggest cupcake she could find at the bakery. We rushed home so she could enjoy some sugar. Hunter received the Lego Effiel Tower set for Christmas. I think he did an amazing job. I am certainly missing all my wonderful grandchildren. I don't have any photos of Mags on the laptop or I would include her too.

Jungle Suit

Harper is over two weeks old now and weighs 9 lbs. 5 oz. She's gaining at a rapid pace. Here are a few recent pics of her sporting her new Jungle Suit that was sent from Aunt Neeley. Thanks, Neeley and Uncle Jimmy...we love you! Hope St. Croix is treating you well.

Our house is finally finished!

We've finally finished our house after 22 years. Now we'll be going to the other end and start a "reno" on the part we've been living in all these years.

Snow, yoga & sticky buns

January 18, 2009

Our piles are growing while the snow keeps blowing.

We're offsetting the wicked
weather with yoga (sorry about
the orientation on these)...





























... and sticky buns! Yum!

A few more of Harper

Here are a few more photos...

Mini-Malm

Hey Everyone!

Sara and I can finally announce our little girl. Harper Louise
Malmquist arrived into our world at 10:06 PM PST Jan 11, 2009, weighing in at 8lbs
5-1/2 oz, 20-1/2" long and cute as a button.

We are back home resting and loving every minute with our little girl.


Love ya'll.

Sara, Dave, Harper and of course Doobie

Hi Everyone!

Harper Louise was born on Sunday at 10:06 p.m. after about 8 hours of labor. We talked with Sara and Dave briefly last night. I don't know how much she weighed in at, but both parents said she is beautiful. Sara said that she was proud to have labored without the use of drugs and clothing. More Later...

2009 Begins

Cuzins

Mags and Gpa

Gingerbread Pumpkin Spice Mousse with Blueberry Sauce

RED RUM

We traveled up to New Paltz and the Mohonk House to celebrate New Years and my B-day. It was fun. Someone ought to tell the Smiley family(owners for 150 yrs) that we are trying to conserve energy, like heat. It pours out of the old building . Also the place is totally haunted and spooky and I saw Jack Nicholson with an axe on the 5th floor. The desserts are yummy.

Returning home we had dinner with our family and slobbered over and kissed Maggie a lot. 2009 is officially here and I am glad as I felt 2008 had a definite suck quality to it. I am ready to blow this icy place with my unemployed husband. We are going to work at the casino on St Croix as blackjack dealers.

Ramblin Fever

This guy kept drivin past the house tonight with his radio blarin my favorite Merle song. Hit me right where it hurts.  Ain't no kinda cure for my disease.

Notes

A few photos from Maia's visit. No baby yet...

Happy birthday, Neeley! We love you. xoxo

Puzzlemania

Hope everyone has had a great holiday season in '08! Its now 2009, another year awaits us. Carrying on the tradition started by my father we here at the Malmquists completed a 1000 piece puzzle which was a gift from my mom. I commented to Sara that this is the hardest puzzle ever attempted by any Malmquist. We needed the help of Maia upon her arrival and she did a great job. Im not sure how many man (and woman) hours went into the puzzle but we started to cruise on it average 3 pieces per hour for a while!