Happy Birthday "Dr" Mike

Happy "Golden" Birthday, Michael. We hope you have a special day to a special kid. Good luck on your proficiency exam. Love, Mom and Dad

Happy Birthday, Benjamin!!

Happy Birthday Ben! I know you will be having a great day celebrating with Abe and Desiree. Sure wish we could be there to celebrate too! Oh well. Have fun and behave.

Also, congrats to Ben on passing his board exams!! YEAH! Say hello to the newest Physical Therapist Assistant in Montana!!
Woohoo!!
Love ya dude!!
MOM and DAD

Congrats!

I would like to be the first to say congrats and good luck to the happy couple! I really wish we could make the trip to San Diego, but we will definitely be there in spirit. I'm sure Desiree will be a gorgeous bride and Abe a dapper groom. I expect to see lots of pictures! Speaking of pictures, I promise I will post some of the house for all those that have asked. We are planning to make some finishing touches this weekend and I will take pictures after that. Hope you are all well!

what a life!

just thought i'd drop an update, life is busy as ever.
trying to get obama to wear my underwear... well, you know the deal.
updated my site a little, not in love with it yet.
check it out and let me know what you think anytime: readunderwear.com
newest endeavor: the PLATYPUS flosser for braces!
it is awesome, a flosser for braces that doesn't require threading!
check out my site if you have the urge: platypusco.com

other than that, getting excited for the wedding!!!
fall is gorgeous here,
kids are doing fabulous, adjusting well to our caregiver that is here with the kids during the day (phew!)
dogs are good. goat is good.
life is just good.

feeling grateful today for such a great life.
we have a total kick ass family, and i love you all so much.
m

Updates

Hi- So I took this seemingly slow time on the blog to update everyone about the happenings in my life here in Missoula Montana. So I started with my new post as Youth Ministry Intern here at Christ the King Parish at the end of August. I have been put in charge of hanging out with a group of 15 or so 7th and 8th graders. It has been so much fun, though stressful at times, and I really really love it. I also started my fourth year of college which has been a challenging semester thus far. But, as you my have learned from previous posts, I have taken up the art of fly fishing as a means of blowing off some steam --though the sport has caused some frustrations of its own-- after school and before hanging out with the crazy middle schoolers. I have also taken up playing racket ball once or twice a week, since sometimes you can't just go fishing. Not to brag but I am feeling pretty confident in my racket ball abilities, much opposed to those of fly fishing... So work is good, school is alright, I have some new hobbies and no complaints, especially with Notre Dame above .500 again. I love you all very much and cannot wait for the Holidays to come rolling around so I can see most of you and if not some great pictures anyway. God bless and take care!
Nick

Big Guy Ty

Hello all...





Well, as you can see by previous posts, the little 'uns are growing like crazy! As I type this, Ty is sitting on my lap proceeding to give my arm anothe Ty-hickey!! This boy is going to have strong teeth! Here are a couple pics to show his growth. He is "sitting up" for a few seconds. Pretty cute! We have a doctor's appointment on the 28th so we'll let you know how much he weighs then. I think he's keeping the tradition of being a heft!
Us parents are doing well, too. Ryan is hitting high gear with school and football. There's the big game against West on Friday - exciting!
I have about 2 more days on my transcription class and then it's the final...which will be next weekend, then I'm done! All that's left is finding a job! Still no word on the OPI position. Hm....




We'll miss you all at the wedding! Safe travels!!! Blessings to Abe and D-ray!

Uh... what happened to fall?

For the past three days it has been snowing non-stop here in Billings, MT. We awoke yesterday to no power and that lasted until about 3:30 in the afternoon. Today we awoke to about ten MORE inches of new snow and no power until about 7:30 this morning. It is still snowing as we speak and more and more branches keep coming off the trees in our neighborhood so it's time to go start cleaning up. Just lettin' you all know what kind of fun we are having on this great Sunday. I'll be staying in Billings another night because the roads to Great Falls are severe driving conditions... sweet, huh?

Here are a coupld of pictures to prove that I'm not just staying in Billings so I don't have to work tomorrow. Hope you guys are all warm and I really, really can't wait to get to the warm weather down in San Diego in a couple weeks. Brrr...

Hello from the littlest Buyske Boys and their mama! Looking forward to see many of you in Montana next month. Matt should be returning in about 64 days. HOORAY!!! Can't wait. Email from family helps make the time fly by, so if the mood strikes you: mbuyske1@gimail.af.mil. Love to you all!

Still kickin' ...

Thanks to my children, siblings, and other family members for all the kind thoughts, heartfelt prayers, cards, flowers, and visits. For those who may not know, I went under the knife a week ago for a bad appy, as the nurses say. A ruptured appendix.

I received fine care at St. Peter's Hospital and fine kindness from family and friends. Today's follow-up visit with the surgeon showed all systems A-OK, although I'm still on injured reserve. I plan to play a bit of music this weekend and possibly ease back into work next Tuesday (Monday being a holiday and all). We'll see.

When I came home Saturday, one of the first things I saw near my computer was a letter I had left there a couple weeks ago. It's from a woman who has cancer. She just had a baby (her fourth child), and she's battling cancer of the lungs, spine, lymph system, and brain. She's undergoing weekly chemo treatment that really wipes her out. Through all that, she remains positive and spirited. It's certainly a jolt of perspective for me.

This woman and her family will be the beneficiary of the upcoming Lost & Foundation Benefit on Sunday, October 19. It'll take place in downtown Helena at the Park Plaza Hotel. If you expect to be in the neighborhood that day, plan to stop by for good music, a great auction, and plain old fun. If you want to help out, let us know.

Meanwhile, thanks again. I'll see many of you soon at Abe & Dee's wedding. John

Peek - a - boo

I am new to the video scene - so sorry no fancy music or anything ...yet! I don't even know how to edit it so it's not so long...again, sorry - but the beginning is the cutest part anyhow.
Life in Portland is kickin' along - busy and fun. We took a weekend jaunt to Astoria, on the Oregon coast, it was perfect weather and exactly what we needed. Our most exciting news is that Peter is getting published in the Journal of Oriental Medicine in the next month! The spa is doing well and the cafe is doing....better. I can't wait to see some of you later this month at the wedding!
love
Briana

Happy Birthday Grandmother

Today is Beryl's birthday. Unfortunately she has been stuck in a meeting all day, but there will be a dinner fit for a queen when she gets home.
This is a great photo of Beryl and Melina Marie.

Happy Birthday Farm Girl.

Hey all. Found something neat on the internet. Check out the last member of this board of directors! Why didn't you ever tell me about this, kid?

Also, please get those RSVP cards for the wedding mailed back, everyone! Today's the due date!

Now, check out those pictures of Gramma's house down below.

The House is Painted!

We had quite the work crew this past weekend to paint Mom/Gramma's house. Tommy and Jimmy started on Friday afternoon and did all of the prep work - taking all the stuff off and taping. They even got two sides primed. Marc and I showed up Saturday morning and started in on the priming. Connie came down and the five of us hit it hard. We stopped for lunch and then started up again. The initial color that Gramma picked turned out to be too light, so Tommy and Jimmy headed out to Home Depot to darken it up a bit. We started getting the garage ready to paint while they were gone. We finished all of the house on Saturday except the side facing the alley. We had done that in the initial color and it had to dry. We all headed up to Mary and Jim's for dinner that night and had a great time. Randa, Emma and Nate were in town, so it was a houseful. Johnny was playing at Bert and Ernie's that night, so some of us went down to listen. Tommy, Jimmy and Johnny started in on Sunday morning and after Mass Marc, Mary and I joined them. We got it all done plus the garage. Now when you look at the pictures, you may think it looks the same, but not so. It looks clean and lighter!! We had a great time and we owe Tommy and Jimmy a huge thank you as they spent the most time on it. Gramma seems to really like it and that is all that counts!

Happy Birthday James Anthony!

I am into using middle names today! I hope you have a terrific birthday today. Find something fun to do to celebrate!!

Love ya
Mary

(PS. Jim needed a pic, so here he is with his horse a couple weeks ago.)

Happy Birthday, Nickolas Jorge!!

Happy 22nd birthday, Nick! Enjoy your day and we sure wish we could be with you to celebrate! Try to hit the creek for some fishing!
Love you very much!!
MOM and DAD

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY SHANNON!!

Today is Shannon's 21st Birthday! Wow, she's finally legal. We hope you have a great day and a great weekend with your Bozeman buddies. We couldn't be more proud of you and all you've accomplished these past 21 years. Love ya a ton!!

Mom and Dad

Well Ho Ho Ho and a Merry Christmas

Well, it is a little early in the season, but never too early to plan for the big holiday!! Meghan and I did THE drawing last night and we have the names for everyone. I had emailed all of my siblings and asked if they minded if Meg and I did the drawing and they did not so all of you nieces and nephews are stuck with it!! So the list is as follows (oh and by the way, we had last year's least so you did not get the same person that you had last year, so no complaining!!):

Nieces and Nephews
Giver Receivee
Mike Jake
Matt Buyske family Madison
Joey Sam
Schultes Abe Moore family (doesn't that have a nice ring to it!!)
Jen Philpot family
Molly Nate
Wells family Ben
Abe Moore family Schulte family
Philpot family Jen
Borton family Nick
Nate Borton family
Shannon Meunier family
Meunier family Wells family
Ben Matt Buyske family
Jake Molly
Nick Shannon
Sam Michael
Madison Joey

Siblings
Connie Ann
Bill Mary
Jan Beryl
Marc Tommy
Johnny Jeanine
Ann Marc
Tommy Connie
Jeanine Jimmy M.
Jim W. Bill
Mary Jan
Jimmy M. Jim W.
Beryl Johnny

Okay, so as lame as it may seem, be thinking of those Christmas lists and getting them on the blog or to your person! Let us all get in the spirit!!
Love you all!!
Jan

New town, new house, new job....

Hello All!

Well, it has been awhile since we've updated you all on the happenings of the Schultes. It was great to see you all at the Family Picnic. Shortly after that, we made the big move to Helena - took a whole big UHaul truck plus a couple vehicles....lots of crap...er...stuff. :) Much of it was wedding presents we hadn't seen since the day after our wedding, so unpacking was pretty exciting. We got settled and love the little house. It's close to the school, a nice park, Food Share, and Uncle Joey!!

Tyson is doing well. He is growing like a WEED! He now weighs 15 lbs and measures 25". Crazy! He's also talking a TON. And sleeping incredibly well - usually from 10-5:30 or 6 (sorry Kelly!). It's awesome.

Ryan is loving his job at Helena High. The Bengals are 3-0 for all teams, so they are on a role! He has AP History and US History - all juniors. I think he's liking the students and staff...and having Mom in the office hasn't been too bad.

And I'm keeping the home fires burning and finishing up my transcription training. I also applied for a part-time job at OPI, so we'll see how that pans out.

That's about it from us Schultes. Our new address is: 1916 Sanders St, Helena, MT 59601. Happy days!

Mr W

Just though I'd post a pretty funny video I saw today that's pretty clever.

Madison Rocks!!

A very happy birthday to the first September birthday, Maddie Jo!! Wish we could have celebrated at the Carousel, but that is your gift the next time you come to Helena. We will go get stuffed on ice cream and then ride the carousel. Or should I say, you can ride and I will watch. Hope you had a great day, Maddie!! We were thinking of you!
Sorry to post above you, Hannah!! Couldn't let this birthday pass without a blog!!