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Loading the plane for the flight to ATL - 4:45am!

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sunrise

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Brad

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Lanny

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Brad, Lanny, and Steve at Aricebo Observatory. We arrived about two minutes after they closed (a 45 minute drive into the mountains!).

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Me & Brad on the beach.

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Brad, Lanny, and Steve

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Brad on 'Steps Beach'

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Getting the tanks loaded for our first dives.

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Our divemaster surprised us and brought this lobster up. First time I've been on a Caribbean island where you could do that.

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Brad with our catch for lunch!

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Steve

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Lanny and Angel, our 12-year old dive guide.

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Lionfish - we saw lots of these.

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Two more lionfish.

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It was storming when we got back and this is how we had to unload the boat.

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Lanny got stuck unloading all the tanks.

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Our lobsters after we took them next door to the Harbor Restaurant to grill.

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Lighthouse in Rincon (?).

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Boats on 'crashboat beach', a public beach where all the locals hangout.

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Boats on 'crashboat beach', a public beach where all the locals hangout.

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This dog's name is Brandon, and no, he's not dead... see him smiling!

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Tsunami evacuation route. We thought these were funny until the earthquake on Sunday when we realized we might actually have to follow them to evacuate.

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rainbow

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Courtyard at Rincon Beach Resort.

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Brad and I on the dive boat in La Parguera.

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Lanny, Steve, me, and Brad in La Parguera.

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Hanging out at the dive shop waiting for the boat to the bioluminescent bay.

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Yummy empanadas.

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Sunset in La Parguera.

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My view while I drank my coffee in the morning.

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Lanny was the first one in and had to wait awhile for the rest of us.....

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We got boarded by the Puerto Rican Policia and they checked all the safety equipment and licenses.

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Policia leaving after everything checked out OK.

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Another lionfish - we saw at least one on every dive. Angel caught one, they are trying to keep them from taking over the reefs.

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Spotted moray.

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Brad.

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Lanny

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Stingray. Visibility wasn't very good so there aren't many good pictures from this trip.

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Brad

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me and Brad

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me

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Spotfin Butterflyfish

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Yellow tube sponges

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flamingo tongue

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crab

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seagulls hanging out on the surfboard

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My earthquake buddies. We all ran out of our rooms when the 5.8 hit at 1:16am. Nothing quite like meeting your hotel neighbors like that!

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waterfront cemetary in San Juan

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Me & Brad at El Moro in San Juan

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Lanny and Steve - El Moro in San Juan

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Brad at El Moro in San Juan.

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Pretty street in Old San Juan. Lots of cats here too.

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This jet flew five government employees into ATL. Our tax dollars at work!

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Loading the plane in ATL for the trip home.

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Brandon unpacked our fins and is ready to go diving.

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P1012223.JPG 2010-01-01 Making dog food soup.

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P1022227.JPG 2010-01-02 New room.

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P1022228.JPG 2010-01-02 Playing with the first toy Brad bought him.

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P1022229.JPG 2010-01-02 New furniture.

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P1022230.JPG 2010-01-02 Big-boy bed.

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P1022231.JPG 2010-01-02 Opening presents with Stacey.

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P1022233.JPG 2010-01-02 Spot helping eat the gingerbread house.

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P1022234.JPG 2010-01-02 The earthquake that destroyed the gingerbread house.

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P1042235.JPG 2010-01-04 First day at Primrose.

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P1072237.JPG 2010-01-07 National Championship Game!

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P1072238.JPG 2010-01-07 Dinner with Grandpa.

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P1072239.JPG 2010-01-07 Roll Tide! with Stacey

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P1092241.JPG 2010-01-09 Napping with the dogs.

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P1092243.JPG 2010-01-09 Cold snap froze over the goldfish pond.

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P1092244.JPG 2010-01-09 Standing on the goldfish pond.

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P1092245.JPG 2010-01-09 Standing on the pond. Poor fish!

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P1102247.JPG 2010-01-10 Brandon's green egg he wanted for breakfast.

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P1122249.JPG 2010-01-12 Riding the train with Daddy.

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P1162251.JPG 2010-01-16 On the plane to Big Sky.

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P1162252.JPG 2010-01-16 Fernie the rescue dog at Big Sky.

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P1162257.JPG 2010-01-16 Getting fitted for his first ski boots.

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P1162259.JPG 2010-01-16 Checking out the spaceship on the boot.

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P1162266.JPG 2010-01-16 Family Night at Moonlight Basin.

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P1162268.JPG 2010-01-16 Sledding at Moonlight Basin.

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P1162270.JPG 2010-01-16 Sledding at Moonlight Basin.

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P1162271.JPG 2010-01-16 Roasting marshmallows.

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P1162273.JPG 2010-01-16 Brad & Brandon's first s'more.

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P1162274.JPG 2010-01-16 Brad & Brandon's first s'more.

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P1162275.JPG 2010-01-16 Me & Lori eating our s'mores.

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IMG_1865.JPG 2010-01-17 Going tubing at Big Sky.

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IMG_1865.JPG 2010-01-17 Going tubing at Big Sky.

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P1172277.JPG 2010-01-17 The view from our balcony at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1172278.JPG 2010-01-17 The view from our balcony at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1172279.JPG 2010-01-17 The kitchen at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1172280.JPG 2010-01-17 The living room at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1172281.JPG 2010-01-17 Getting ready to hit the slopes at Big Sky.

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P1172282.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon's first ski lesson at Moonlight Basin.

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P1172283.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon with instructor Brittani.

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P1172285.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon's first ski lesson at Moonlight.

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P1172287.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon's first ski lesson at Moonlight.

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P1172289.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon's first ski lesson at Moonlight.

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P1172292.JPG 2010-01-17 Christy on a run at Moonlight Basin.

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P1172293.JPG 2010-01-17 Christy skiing at Moonlight Basin.

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P1172296.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon throwing snowballs.

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P1172297.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon and Lori tubing at Big Sky.

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P1172300.JPG 2010-01-17 Brad and Brandon going up the magic carpet.

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P1172306.JPG 2010-01-17 Lori tubing at Big Sky.

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P1172309.JPG 2010-01-17 Brandon.

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IMG_1878.JPG 2010-01-18 Mommy and Brandon at the base at Big Sky.

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IMG_1884.JPG 2010-01-18 Brad with Joey the dogsledding dog.

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IMG_1892.JPG 2010-01-18 Bach keeping a close eye on Brandon.

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IMG_1896.JPG 2010-01-18 Pre-dogsled briefing.

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IMG_1898.JPG 2010-01-18 Some of the sled dogs waiting to be harnessed.

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IMG_1907.JPG 2010-01-18 Hooking up the sled team.

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IMG_1952.JPG 2010-01-18 Arriving at the hot chocolate break.

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IMG_1958.JPG 2010-01-18 Taking a break for hot chocolate.

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IMG_1984.JPG 2010-01-18 Brad and a sleepy Brandon at the end of the ride.

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IMG_1985.JPG 2010-01-18 Lori after the ride.

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IMG_1990.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon riding Joey the dog.

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P1182310.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon having breakfast in the condo.

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P1182311.JPG 2010-01-18 Our car, with only 17 miles on it, and our Bama flag.

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P1182312.JPG 2010-01-18 Meeting the dogs before the ride.

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P1182313.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon wants to drive the sled.

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P1182314.JPG 2010-01-18 Bach isn't sure about this driver!

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P1182315.JPG 2010-01-18 Bach kept a close eye on Brandon.

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P1182316.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon stepping on the brake.

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P1182317.JPG 2010-01-18 Hooking up the team before the ride.

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P1182318.JPG 2010-01-18 Beautiful view from the trail.

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P1182321.JPG 2010-01-18 Brad getting ready to drive.

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P1182322.JPG 2010-01-18 on the trail.

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P1182323.JPG 2010-01-18 Throwing snowballs at the halfway point.

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P1182324.JPG 2010-01-18 Dog teams taking a break.

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P1182325.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon & Lori.

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P1182326.JPG 2010-01-18 View from the dogsled trail.

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P1182328.JPG 2010-01-18 Christy, Brad, Brandon, & Lori on the dogsled trail.

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P1182331.JPG 2010-01-18 Making brownies with Aunt Lori.

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P1182333.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon 'helping' make brownies.

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P1182336.JPG 2010-01-18 Sledding at Moonlight Lodge.

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P1182342.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon and Mommy sledding.

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P1182344.JPG 2010-01-18 Some of the runs at Big Sky.

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P1182346.JPG 2010-01-18 Wading through the deep snow by the pool.

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P1182348.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon loved playing in the snowbanks.

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P1182349.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon chilling out!

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P1182361.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon throwing snowballs.

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P1182365.JPG 2010-01-18 Brandon in the snowbank by our door.

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P1182366.JPG 2010-01-18 Night view from our condo balcony.

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P1192367.JPG 2010-01-19 Lori and Brandon looking down from the loft bedroom.

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P1192368.JPG 2010-01-19 Snowy morning.

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P1192371.JPG 2010-01-19 Brandon shoveling the porch.

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P1192372.JPG 2010-01-19 Brad with Lone Peak in the background.

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P1192373.JPG 2010-01-19 Brad & Christy with Lone Peak in the background.

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P1192374.JPG 2010-01-19 Brad skiing El Dorado at Big Sky.

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P1192375.JPG 2010-01-19 Big Sky slopes.

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P1192376.JPG 2010-01-19 Looking back up the slopes.

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P1192377.JPG 2010-01-19 Looking down a run, our condos are at the bottom.

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P1192384.JPG 2010-01-19 Brandon taking Beau for an indoor sled ride.

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P1202385.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon getting ready for the snowmobile trip.

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P1202386.JPG 2010-01-20 Snowmobiling through Yellowstone Park.

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P1202389.JPG 2010-01-20 Brad & Brandon - Yellowstone snowmobiling

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P1202390.JPG 2010-01-20 trumpeter swans in the Madison River in Yellowstone.

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P1202422.JPG 2010-01-20 Christy, Lori, & Brandon Fountain Paint Pots

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P1202426.JPG 2010-01-20 Christy, Lori, & Brandon Clepsydra Geyser

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P1202427.JPG 2010-01-20 Geysers at Fountain Paint Pots.

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P1202428.JPG 2010-01-20 Hiking through Fountain Paint Pots.

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P1202429.JPG 2010-01-20 Back on the trail at Yellowstone.

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P1202430.JPG 2010-01-20 On the trail at Yellowstone.

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P1202433.JPG 2010-01-20 Madison River at Yellowstone.

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P1202434.JPG 2010-01-20 Lava flows at Yellowstone.

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P1202435.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon and our guide Turtle.

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P1202436.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon and our guide Turtle.

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P1202438.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon ready to get back on the road.

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P1202439.JPG 2010-01-20 Lava flows at Yellowstone.

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P1202440.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon playing in the deep snow.

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P1202441.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon playing in the snow.

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P1202442.JPG 2010-01-20 Yellowstone.

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P1202443.JPG 2010-01-20 Bald eagle at Yellowstone.

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P1202446.JPG 2010-01-20 Mommy & Brandon at Firehole Falls, Yellowstone.

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P1202447.JPG 2010-01-20 Firehole Falls, Yellowstone.

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P1202448.JPG 2010-01-20 Christy, Brad, Brandon, & Aunt Lori @ Firehole Falls.

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P1202449.JPG 2010-01-20 Christy, Brad, & Brandon @ Firehole Falls.

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P1202450.JPG 2010-01-20 Firehole Falls, Yellowstone.

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P1202451.JPG 2010-01-20 Elk in Yellowstone.

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P1202452.JPG 2010-01-20 Elk resting at Yellowstone.

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P1202455.JPG 2010-01-20 Bald eagle at Yellowstone.

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P1202457.JPG 2010-01-20 Brandon with Tug at Rendezvous snowmobiles.

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IMG_2303.JPG 2010-01-21

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P1212458.JPG 2010-01-21 View from the lift at Big Sky.

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P1222464.JPG 2010-01-22 Brandon skiing at Big Sky, Montana.

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P1222470.JPG 2010-01-22 Brandon and Mommy at Big Sky, Montana.

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P1222472.JPG 2010-01-22 Getting on the magic carpet at Big Sky.

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P1222473.JPG 2010-01-22 Riding the magic carpet at Big Sky.

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P1222481.JPG 2010-01-22 Brandon drinking 'special ski water' at Big Sky.

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P1222489.JPG 2010-01-22 Self-portrait on the lift at Big Sky.

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P1222490.JPG 2010-01-22 Christy, Brad, & Brandon at the base of Big Sky.

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P1222491.JPG 2010-01-22 Christy, Brad, & Brandon at the base of Big Sky.

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P1222493.JPG 2010-01-22 Foyer at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1222494.JPG 2010-01-22 Half bath at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1222495.JPG 2010-01-22 Our bed at Saddle Ridge C4.

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P1222496.JPG 2010-01-22 Brandon on his bed.

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P1222497.JPG 2010-01-22 Brandon on his bed.

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P1232498.JPG 2010-01-23 Sleepy boy.

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P1232499.JPG 2010-01-23 Brandon & the Bear at Moonlight Lodge.

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P1232500.JPG 2010-01-23 Driving down the mtn. in the snow.

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P1232505.JPG 2010-01-23 The runs at Big Sky.

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P1232506.JPG 2010-01-23 Heading down the mountain to the airport at Bozeman.

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P1232507.JPG 2010-01-23 Snow-covered trees between Big Sky and Bozeman.

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P1232510.JPG 2010-01-23 Driving to the airport at Bozeman.

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P1232511.JPG 2010-01-23 Entrance to Big Sky.

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P1232513.JPG 2010-01-23 Driving to the Bozeman airport.

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P1232517.JPG 2010-01-23 Driving to the Bozeman airport.

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P1232518.JPG 2010-01-23 Gallatin River.

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P1232521.JPG 2010-01-23 The Gallatin river.

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P1232526.JPG 2010-01-23 Brandon on the ride to the Bozeman airport.

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P1232527.JPG 2010-01-23 Brandon on the ride to the Bozeman airport.