up north again

We just got back from the cottage, but this weekend was not as fun at the last one where the fam came up for 'Winter Classic' 2009. I will post pics once I get my PC back. That is where all the pics are stored and it fried last week. Hopefully Dave can work his magic and fix it!
This weekend was a somber one for us...we found out on the way up that our dear friend and neighbor John passed away on Thurs. night. He had numerous health problems the past couple years, but died from pnuemonia. He was only 67 and Chris met him on a walk the first year up there...1996. That was his first year up there too. He retired early from GM due to heart problems, and we shared a lot of dinners, converstations, and coffee. He was a cool guy and will be missed.
We did go snowmobiling for a while, but it was very cold. Drew gets bored on the straight-a-ways, but totally loves the trails! All of those dip-hilly-thingies crack him up! We had to stop a few times to make sure he was laughing and not crying! He was so bundled up, but I could see the smile in his eyes! He was a trooper thru the funeral arrangements too, and it never ceases to amaze me to see him get stressed when he feels our sorrow. Such an empath!
We are home now and looking forward to seeing friends this weekend at the Superbowl party. Go Cards!!!! Chris is going for the Steelers, but I want Kurt Warner, I mean the Cardinals to win! We are betting a whole dollar on the game. Fingers crossed, y'all!!!!