November / December

Hello Again!

Well, since Halloween, November and December have been quite busy with various activities, but it has been a lot of fun and very memorable. In early November, one of Don's close friends married a very special lady and I would show some pictures of them but I also want to respect their privacy so you're stuck with just these:

After Thanksgiving, a small town named Beaver Creek had their annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree celebration to where all the little kids go nuts as Santa skates across the rink to light the tree. This night was a lot of fun as they had a huge firework display and Christmas Carrol's sung by groups spread throughout the place. Afterwards, Don and I found this Sushi restaurant and ate octopus, squid, and who-knows what else was inside - but I might add that it was very very delicious!

As some of you know, I have purchased my very first pair of skis and boots, and in the beginning of December, Don and I went skiing in Breckenridge. The snow was so awesome and my skis fit perfectly and a blast! I am so glad that I bought them. As we were skiing along, we found the "Enchanted Forest", which is a haunted trail full of ghosts, witches, graveyards, and spooky buildings. As you can see from the pictures below, we definitely amused ourselves and had a lot of fun.

This last weekend, I took a road-trip North to a city called Steamboat Springs, to where a natural hot-springs exists. This hot water that comes out of the mountain flows into various pools of different temperatures to suit your particular preference. As the afternoon passed, more people came, but I should forewarn you that after dark bathing suits are optional; luckily I left before then. :)

This last Wednesday, I also made the trip to Denver to do my Christmas shopping, then later took a stroll downtown Denver and the famous 16th Street with live music and lights. I had a blast driving through all the traffic and looking at all the Christmas lights strung throughout the streets. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to meet up with my brother or close friends, but I still had a good time and enjoyed the entire day.

Some of you have asked if I even work at all because you never see any pictures, so here are two that were taken. One of our anesthesiologists was having a rough day, so in order to make him smile two nurses and I formed "Team Hagaback" in honor of him. Everyone at work is so awesome and I am blessed to work right besides them.

I hope you all have a VERY wonderful Christmas and am blessed with the company of family and friends! May we not become too distracted with this busy season, but always remember our Saviour who came to die for our sins and create a way for us to come to God. I am so excited, for I am leaving this Saturday to spend a week with my family for an early Christmas. I will write again in 2007!!!