Happy Birthday, Shannon!!!

September 17th means we're only 6 months away from St. Patrick's Day... BUT more importantly it's Shannon's 26th birthday!!!  Happy Birthday to the best sister a brother could have.  Shannon celebrated a little early in Billings/Bozeman last weekend with a Bobcat football win and some time with family and friends.  I'm proud of all you've accomplished in your 26 years and can only imagine what #27 holds for you.  Here's to another year full of fun, health, and decorating a new house!

Love ya.







Madison Jo is sweet 16 today!

Maddie was all smiles even first thing this morning!  She had a full day at school then volleyball practice.  We had a great meal with Grandma as a guest.

Maddie is an awesome daughter, a great sister and a fantastic friend to her many buddies.  She is rockin' her sophomore year at Great Falls Central and is an outside hitter on the varsity volleyball team.  We love you tons MadJo!  Enjoy this day and this milestone year!

Here are a couple more photos and my badass VB player!

 

 

Love you tons!

Mom and Dad



10 Years!!!

10 Years Straight!!!  Streamers and Balloons Included!

Today marks a very impressive achievement for my dad: 10 straight years of either running or walking at least 3 miles... literally without missing one day! He's up to 6 miles/day now and through colds,  a very busy travel schedule, tons of below zero days, and countless other obstacles, he has had the dedication to getting his workout in. It's  crazy to think about 3,650 straight days of doing anything, let alone working out.

When he started his workout streak, Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" was #1 on the Billboard charts. I was a freshman in college in my first month living with Jake in North Hedges. 'W' had just started his second term. Travis Lulay was in his second year as Bobcats QB.  The Griz had Craig Oochs under center.  Ah the good ol' days.

Please help me congratulate my dad on this very awesome and inspiring achievement.  Here's to 10 more years, pops!



Dad with his new best friend and running/walking partner Zorro (On loan from his son)

Another one of Dad and Zorro

Jen's New Digs!

Marc and I flew to Jacksonville, FL over Labor Day to help Jen unpack her house and settle in.  She has a neat house with a great yard in Jacksonville.  When we got there late Friday night, I looked around at all the boxes and wrapped things and immediately had a beer!!  We worked and played so it was a great weekend!  We watched ND do their thing and cheered them on!  We got to go out to eat at some fun places!!  And we took five bags of trash at a time to different dumpsters!  She had thirty big black garbage bags full of packing material so it was an adventure.  I have posted before and after pictures!  It definitely was a good time - just could have been a little cooler for this old gal!!  The first pictures are pre-unpacking!

The guest room

The work-out room

Jen's bedroom

The TV room with the office in the background

Closer look at the office

The living room

The kitchen

These will be post unpacking pictures

The workout room

Jen's room

The kitchen with new things!!

The TV room

Another view of the TV room

The living room into the kitchen

The fireplace

Living room

Lots of books!

The guest room with headboard

So, we got the job done and it felt really homey!  Looking forward to going back when the weather is a little cooler!!

Brothers

I thought I'd post a picture of the three brothers at a time when we all have facial hair. We had a great gathering of six (the three brothers, Jeanine, and two dogs) over the weekend at Georgetown Lake. Toured Jim's property and tried to figure out the boundaries. We also toured other sights in the area and had lunch in Philipsburg. Played a couple cribbage games, as well. Nice time.

Happy Birthday, Big Ben!

Sorry to post above Mom's but she has a birthday "twin", too.  Our little Benny turned 6 today!  He is the sweetest, most loving, best big brother ever!  Wish we could have celebrated with you but I am sure you had fun at Grampa Bingo's and Gramma Jo's!!  Missing you!!  Love, Grampa and Gramma

Happy Birthday Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma

Today Mom turns 89 years young.  She enjoyed lunch with Connie, Bill, John, Tom, and Jim with dinner at Wingerters.  Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy 9th Anniversary, Matt & Kelly!

Happy Anniversary to our sweet son and daughter!  So glad they are in Helena to celebrate at Lucca's! We hope the next 60 years are as happy for you as the first nine have been!  You are a wonderful couple with a sweet family!!  We love you both!  Dad and Mom

Happy 30th, Meg!

Just to let the world know that she is 30!

Autumn and Meg celebrating early at the wedding!

Meg,
We are so excited that you are reaching your thirties.  You brought it up first, so I guess I can say it.  You are finally reaching the age that you have been acting like for years!  :)  You are such a sweet daughter, great mom and wife, lovable sister, and good friend.  We hope that you have an awesome birthday!  I am sure the best present is having Ryan come home today!!  We will be there with dinner!!
Love you tons!  Dad and Mom

Happy Baptism Day, Teddy!

Teddy,
God bless you on your special day!  We wish we were there but you will be in Montana soon and there will be lots of hugs and cuddles!  We are thinking of you, sweet baby!
Love, Grampa and Gramma

Happy Birthday, Jerry!

Happy 4th Birthday to Isaac's Twin - Leo!

I hope Isaac doesn't mind sharing his space with his birthday twin!  Leo, you are the sweetest, most loving child in the world.  If anyone has a boo-boo you are right there to kiss it for them no matter where it is located!!  You are not shy about talking to people and entertain everyone!   I know you are enjoying you special day with Nana, Bapa and all of your family and that they probably have some great pictures, but we wanted to show what a cutie you are and tell you how much we love you!!  Happy Birthday, special boy!  Love and God bless, Grampa and Gramma!