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This year winter doesn't start until 12/22 as the solstice comes on the late side, but I've been celebrating a very un-snowy time in Keystone by hiking. You can see the snow covered mountains in the background, but the hiking trail is almost entirely dry. Brooks and I had a lovely time.
I'm back in snowy frigid Boulder after a week in mostly sunny Scottsdale, and the memories of our friend-filled birthday celebration week are helping keep me warm.
On Brad's actual birthday night, we had Japanese food at Sushi Roku restaurant at the W Hotel, where they did a wonderful job of making the evening special.
The happy group:
The happy couple:
Brad wearing the beautiful scarf his mother made for him - as a headband:
Excellent tuna sashimi:
A thoroughly chocolate cake:
And fireworks:
We had a lovely experience at the Sanctuary at Camelback, playing tennis, taking advantage of the spa, and lounging by the pool and hot tub. I've always said that I can't imagine living in a place where there isn't snow in wintertime, but I may be changing my mind!
Flowers blooming in December:
The view from the pool from Casa 5:
Tennis at Casa 5:
The living room at Casa 9:
The best part of all, of course, was having friends and family gather together to celebrate. We're looking forward to next year!
We are in Scottsdale this week with a bunch of friends, celebrating Brad's 46th birthday.
View from our balcony:
Dining room for our group opening dinner at XII at Sanctuary at Camelback:
The happy group:
The happy couple: