Alan's visit

Alan came down the mountain! It's been too long since we last saw him. Sometimes it feels like we see him and Krista less now than when they lived in Salt Lake! We rode Saturday behind the house. Poor Paul was having an off day so we headed back after the tree landing (for those who know our trail) and got started on dinner. Alan, Fred and Joe rode a bit past the cabin so Alan could get a look at the aspen/fern groves up there. I'm sure the columbine are sprouting by now too.

After the ride, we were joined by Beth, Janet and Steve for a festive dinner of our standard "lump of meat" (grilled pork loin), grilled portabellos, grilled corn, pan seared vinegar garlic shrimp, sauteed crimmini mushrooms, and a wonderful summer spinach salad with raspberries and nectarines (by Janet). We ended the evening with an ice cream turtle pie, port and chocolate care of Beth. I love these joint effort dinners.