Sunday, October 14, 2007

First time fun

Can he pull it off??? In a couple yrs!!
And hopefully none of this, this year...


Our campsite- and pics of the hike!


The House in the Spring

Hello friends and family -

We are finally jumping on the blogging bandwagon. Hopefully this will make it a little easier to share pictures, short stories and updates from the wonderful land of Colorado. It is starting to cool off, but fortunately still no snow.


Ben is in his 3rd year in dental school and enjoying spending less time in the classroom and more time treating patients. Every day is a new experience - so much to remember. Jen is working at the University of Colorado Hospital in the GI clinic (best colon cleansing money can buy) and still does a ton of hair on the side. Fortunately she is just working at the front desk, checking in patients, etc so she doesn't actually see or perform any rectal exams - whew.

We are loving the outdoors and have gone camping several times - most recently going to Rocky Mountain National Park. We hiked a 10 mile loop that took us to almost 11,000 feet, stopping by at several meadows, high mountain lakes, streams and seeing lots of wildlife. The elk are all over and let you get surprisingly close.

We love visitors so any time you are in the area (or would like to be), even if you are just passing through and need a place to sleep, our door is open to you.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

It's good to see you two are bloggers now. I can't believe how beautiful it looks up there this time of year. Keep up the good work at school Ben, and Jen, stay away from as many rear ends as you can.

Brandt

BRENT said...

well i saw this paper with this site so i thought i would look at it. I feel pretty special being one of the first to look at the McDowell's blog. -Brent

William and Marianne said...

yeah! im so glad youre both on here :) fun fun! keep it updated. ps.. i LOVE your house. what town are you in? parker? our blog is at:
http://cotterlife.blogspot.com/
and
http://mcvideoproductions.blogspot.com/
love ya!

Lindsey Ballard Hall said...

I'm glad that you guys started this blog so we can see what you're up to! By the way, I love your house!

Erik Johnson said...

Who is that ugly guy with the goatee?

Layne and Kelly Nelson said...

Hey! John gave me the link to your blog so I had to check it out! Looks like you guys are having a blast! Ben looks great as the Dr.! Our blog is fullnelson3.blogspot.com. Are you guys going to be home for Christmas? We're not too far away now, we may have to arrange a visit!

Skousen Family! said...

hey guys!
I am so glad you have enter into the WORLD of Blogging!!
we love ya guys

Daniel & Kelli McDowell Family said...

"Ben -
I want to know why your legs are so skinny?"
Says my Dad - kelli.

Laura said...

Jenny!
Its Laura (Ford). I'm so glad I found your blog! It looks like you're loving Denver! What a cute little house you have, too. We live in Atlanta right now. Craig is going to GA Tech. We've been here for two years and probably have at least two more. I've been wondering what you're up to...blogging makes it so easy to keep in touch with people. =)

Unknown said...

Ben, it doesn't sound like Jenny was too happy about you missing the Rocky Point trip. Dog house? Sucks. See you in a week or so.

Daniel