Cascade: A fitting farewell

We spent last week in the most splendid of environments: a gorgeous mountain lake with the dearest of friends. We thank Scott and Heather for inviting us to share their last few days in the States at their family's cabin at Cascade, ID. A bigger thanks goes to Tim Harper and Family for their incredible hospitality and generosity; thank you for sharing your family, home, and marvelous boat.


We had a grand time together! Taryn and I even learned a few more things behind the boat.

World class instruction from Scott and Tim

Big smiles in a warm wetsuit

...And she's up!

Up again!

The highlight of the trip, however, may have been a little affair we'll never forget:

Meet Ivy

Meet Everett

Meet the well-intentioned matchmakers

First date

Holding hands - Ivy initiated

First kiss - Everett initiated

Proud fathers sharing a root beer to celebrate their initial attempts to unite two "great" American families

Harpers: We'll miss you! Take Japan by storm. Our lives are richer because of you!