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the Trifecta of Birthdays today!

Yep!  We have three birthdays on September 23rd so it is a fun day to celebrate!
Jimmy turns another year older. I am hoping he had a fantastic day and has a great weekend planned.  Maybe a car show??

Happy birthday Jimmy!

Nickolas Jorge also has a birthday today.  He turns 30 years old!  Maddie and I drove to Helena and had lunch with Nick and Christina.  They are going to Bozeman for the Cats game tomorrow.  

Happy Birthday Nick!

And Ainzleigh Shannon has a birthday today.  She is one year old!  And this smile would melt any grandma's heart.  Such a cutie!

Happy Birthday Z!  We love you tons~

Such a beautiful fall day for so many birthdays!  Have a good one y'all~

Ireland Sojourn

Ann and I returned yesterday from a couple weeks in Ireland, where we traveled with Abe, Desiree, Johnny, Poppy, and Des's folks Norm and Maura. Our main spots were Dublin, Castle Leslie, and Ballylagan Organic Farm. We also had a few side trips. It was a great and novel experience, Here are a few photos without much need for commentary.

College Freshman Wingerter

Jim and I have survived our first week with no kids in the house.  It is really quiet and we weren't rushing to any Volleyball games.  Since I changed jobs and Maddie graduated, I also don't have any weekly or monthly meetings either.  Quite a change for this couple who have been on the go with kids for 36 years!
Maddie is at University of Montana Western in Dillon.  Her first class is Psychology and she is really enjoying it, although she has a ton of work to do every day.  Her roommate is very nice and really quiet so I am hoping she can survive Maddie!
All in all the changes in the Wingerter household are exciting as we figure out our life as a couple again.  And we both are very excited for Madison's adventure in college too.  Hope all is well with y'all!  We are off to Power tonight to watch the Central Mustang football team.  Nice little road trip~

Here are a few photos of Maddie's room and her first weekend...