Saturday, December 18, 2010

the youngs have arrived!


kathryn's parents are here! and the poor house welcomes them! hello john and janie!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

"Return to the Mountain 2010" -Cousin Dave

Cousin Dave's stay at the Poor House was pretty epic. During his visit we took a ski trip to Keystone with the Rod, Cait, Kels, and Nor. Though we didn't spend all day on the mountain, it was still a great day! Nice conditions, not too cold!


Check out this collage from our gondola ride up!

Cousin Dave enjoying the ride.


Nor and Ryn faces of horror



The Rod - 'nuff said.



Cait - portrait of intensity.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Molly and Shane (and bump)'s Christmustache Party


Nothing like an ugly sweater and mustache Christmas party to get in the holiday mood!

Even bump had a mustache!





I hope you almost peed your pants like I did when I saw this picture


Saturday, December 11, 2010

The Holiday Season is Upon Us!



Beer Tasting and Ice Skating!

Had a little surprise shin-dig for our Rynny last night in celebration of her birthday! We started at a brewery where we were allowed to sample FOUR beers each without purchasing! Let me just tell you, we took full advantage. Those were generous samples, too. Then, we walked to the free outside skating rink downtown (are you noticing a theme, here?). This is where we discovered that Foxy is a machine on ice skates. She was showing us all up with her crossovers and whatnot. I'll let you experience a picture walk of our evening.
The girl is 25 and proud of it! Special shout out to my preschoolers for helping me make her accessory...

Walking from one destination to the next. This is right when Kathryn figured out that we were walking to an ice rink.

The people at the rink were (extremely) accommodating and let us hang up our birthday sign for Kathryn! (Sign compliments of Kels)

Synchronized Skating

Cousin Dave and Cait!

Making her wish on her triple chocolate cake with funfetti icing and m&ms 

Extremely well wrapped birthday gifts

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Welcome!

The Poor House would like to cordially welcome our dear friend Katie Carroll who, as of today, is officially a Denver resident! Welcome to the fine state of Colorado, Kate!

We would also like to welcome Cousin Dave (Caiti's cousin) who is visiting the PH!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Early Mornings at the PH

As you may have gathered, a number of the PH residents have some form of employment, more or less. Or maybe they are just waking up in the early hours to get some skiing in. Either way, many of us must arise quite early in the chill of winter mornings. Here are some favorites that get us out of bed in the morning....these are enjoyed in no particular order and with varying frequencies...



COFFEE...EVERY DAY




















Tea...EVERYDAY











hard boiled eggs...on a good day






If cookies are made the night prior, they make a great morning pick-me-up!

(we do not condone our poor, non-healthy eating habits)

What?...

Wednesday, December 1, 2010