Friday, March 27, 2009

FUN IN THE SUN! (OK, it's not the beach but we will take a Track Meet on a sunny day any time!)

Brian, as a Senior in Highschool this year, is participating in track for the first time and loving it. (On a side note, Don is so proud, being the track star that he was in highschool!) After two track meets Brian is finding that running the 200 meters works best for him. He competes in the 200 and 100 meter relays also.
Checking those cleats!
The handoffs with baton were perfect!
Run, Brian! (He's in the blue and black.) They actually have finished first with this relay team in both meets! Happy, sunny day!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!! (At least it is in process!)

Just a few signs that Spring is on its way to North Idaho! Our daffodils are courageously making an entrance even with some lingering snow on the ground!
Family Home Evening dessert is a yummy peach and raspberry crisp (usually a summer dessert!) Of course, it snowed during the night after these pictures were taken, but we are still hopeful! Happy Spring! Love, the Duffy's

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Schweitzer Overnighter! (Taking positive advantage of "OLD MAN WINTER")

A Room With A View!
Brian (in his own words) "skiied his guts out"!
Shaun relaxing! (Skiing is still, unfortunately, on hold for him because of knee surgery.)
More relaxing! Good old-fashioned nap!
Carmen hung out in the hot tub! A bad case of Bronchitis kept her off the ski hill this weekend.
Brian met up and skiied with good friends!
Lunch Break with Tyler and Sam!
Carmen didn't mind lounging "away" the weekend in her pajamas! More hot tubbing! (After a hard day of skiing for Don and Brian!) This was Carmen's fourth time this day in the hot tub! Life is so rough!Finishing up the night with a good game of "Scum"! Shaun won this round, and Carmen wants everyone to know that she was a 'close' second! Making family memories!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Gentle Reminder . . . Winter is still with us!

Opened the curtains this morning! Poor picnic table may not be used until July!

Looks like cotton!
Majestic Nature!
It is a blessing to live in beautiful North Idaho. (A Special Thank You to Don for plowing the driveway . . . again!)

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Duffy's "love" Valentine's Day!
Lots of love!
Plenty of chocolate!
Big Valentine breakfast with Don's famous omelets! Scrumptious!
Carmen is all smiles! The Valentine Party goes on for days for her!
So Happy Together!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Skiing on a Cold, Clear Day! Magnificent!

Last Saturday was a treat! We enjoyed skiing at Schweitzer. (Carmen and Don are shown here.) Despite the frigid temperatures, it was loads of fun. The view on this clear day was spectacular from the top of the Quad Chairlift. Doesn't get any better than this!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Brian's Eagle Scout Project Day! Hip Hip Hooray!

The project began early Saturday and continued into the evening. Brian had great support from other Venture Scouts, Shaun, Don and Grant Oyler (mentor).
Shelves were cut, routed, glued and nailed for a large cabinet which will store music and a TV/DVD recorder for the Orchestra/Band room at Coeur d' Alene Highschool.Brian couldn't have asked for better help than from Shaun, Collin and Dan! Putting the cabinet together!Spreading the laminate glue! Roll hard to sqeeze out all the air bubbles! A big thank you to Grant Oyler for the use of his brains, shop and tools! Couldn't have done it without him!
Carmen was good at inspecting!
Attaching the laminate top to cabinet, and now all he has to do is sand and stain and sand and stain some more! (On a side note, two Eagle Projects down and one more to go!) Way to go, Brian! We are proud of you!