Salsa!

We grew a lot of tomatoes this summer. So, of course, I made a lot of salsa. We also grew some peppers, but most of the other ingredients came from the Helena Farmers Market – Terry Johnson grows the biggest green peppers you'll ever see. I still have salsa in the pantry going back to 2012, so bring on the tortilla chips!

And...Nick is 28!

Yep!  Nick's birthday was yesterday as well.  I thought I would let Jimmy's post stand alone for a day.  But now it is time to shout to the mountains that Nickolas Jorge Wingerter is 28 years old!  Nick is such a joy to us...He is so spiritual, faith filled, loving, giving, funny, caring, and dedicated.  He is doing the OCS (Officers' Candidate School) in the Army Guard, working at UGF and helping coach our middle school football team.  He is one busy guy and smiling all the way through.  Happy Birthday Nick!  We love you tons!  And we are so glad you are not celebrating this birthday in Kuwait!!

Happy Birthday, Jim (Ragnar Superstar)

Happy Birthday, Jim!  I have to say, regardless of age (he's turning 51), Jim showed us young bucks that he can still kick our butts when it comes to running. 

Some of you saw on Facebook and Instagram that a group of us (Jim, my dad, my mom, and I from the Moore family) ran the Napa Valley Ragnar Relay.  This was a 12 person - 205 mile relay run from Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to Calistoga.  Over the Golden Gate, winding through the NorCal farm land, and running into the rolling hills of Napa, it was a grueling 33 hours of running, navigating, and "sleeping" in a 12 passenger van.  It was awesome.  The quick version of the race is you have a 12 person team that runs 3 legs of the race each.  Your van completes 6 legs, you hand off to your teammates van, they complete 6 legs, and then it's back to you.  Complete that three times.

Jim looking biblical gearing up for the heat in his last leg

Even more awesome was Jim absolutely killing the hardest run in the Ragnar Relay circuit.  On our third legs, all of our limbs felt like they had 50 pound weights tied to them.  It was rough.  Jim went out and ran his third leg, an 11.4 mile run, in the heat of the day and beat his estimated pace time.  That run put him at a total of 30 miles in less than 30 hours.  Seriously impressive.



"Eternal Glory" - He didn't even seem out of breath after going 11.4

After all was said and done, team "Outta Your Mind" finished 85th out of 500+ teams in the Co-Ed Division.  We averaged 9:35 miles for 205 miles and finished in 33 hours and some change which we were all very impressed with. It was an unreal race that challenged you in a ton of ways but in the end the stories and memories were what stuck with you (along with these muscle aches we're all dealing with). 

So Happy Birthday, Jim!  It was a blast getting to spend the weekend with you and run like we did.  I hope I'm moving like you do when I'm 51!

"Outta Your Mind" - Finished!

Happy 27th Birthday, Shannon!

I wanted to wish the best sister a brother could ask for a very happy 27th birthday.  She's also the best nurse any kid in Sheridan could ask for too.  My parents would tell you she's the best daughter and then Birch told me she's a pretty awesome wife as well.  A jack of all trades.

In the last year Shannon has moved into a new house, started a new job in Sheridan, and even added a puppy to the mix (that dog is damn cute, too).  She even took a shot to the cheek bone during an ultimate tube ride this summer, wanted to keep riding even after it happened, and was a trooper through the surgery and soft food diet afterwards.  She's one tough girl.

I love ya, Shannon.  I hope you have an awesome birthday in Sheridan and celebrate this weekend in Bozeman.  You're the best.

Love, Nate.. (Mom & Dad are here too)

 

Maddie is 17!

Yesterday was Madison Jo's birthday...yep I am a day late.  But not because I wasn't thinking of her and sharing this important day with all of you.  But it was a really long busy day.  (excuses!)  We do celebrate the lil'est Wingy in a very special way because she is such a special person.  She has brought so much joy and laughter and love to our family~I truly can't imagine our lives without her!  So HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS MAGOO!  I love you tons and tons!!

(this is a few years old but I LOVE this picture of Maddie!)

Where was the new photo taken and when?? LOVE IT!!

Wedded Bliss!

The walk down the aisle

The new in-laws

Waiting out the rain right before the ceremony

Father/Daughter dance. What a handsome fella!

After eating the cake. It was delicious! Thanks to Mary and Connie for cutting and serving

I thought I might put up a few unofficial shots from the wedding. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it! In true Moore fashion, you braved the weather and stayed til the bitter end. I appreciate that more than you could know! To those who weren't able to make it, I know you were there in spirit. Thank you all for the love and support you have shown Shane and I. This family never ceases to amaze me! I love you all!!    

I thought I would post some of my favorite pictures from the Fabulous Family Reunion! I also wanted everyone to know that once I have all of Grama's old pictures cropped and uploaded to snapfish, I will share the album so that you can print off any of the pictures that you like. And you won't have to pay the outlandish auction prices for them. :) Was so wonderful to see everyone!! Now we need some pictures of Molly's wedding posted!

Happy Anniversary

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since we celebrated these two in Iowa.  And it's been a very busy decade for them.  Through all the travel, moves, and boys these two always keep smiles on their faces (at least when others are watching) and find the best in every moment.  Happy Anniversary, you two, and enjoy your day.  See you next week!

Love,
Mike

Happy Belated, Megs!

Happy belated 31st birthday to Meghan! You have had quite the year, sister, but even with all the ups and downs, you have managed to remain a loyal and loving wife, mother, and sister. I hope you enjoyed your day! I cannot wait to raise a glass of sparkling cider with you and toast another year! Love you big sis. Sidenote - if you haven't read her most recent blog posts, you should check it out: http://meghansmomentsinlife.blogspot.com/

Silent Auction at the Family Reunion

I hope all who are attending the Moore Family Reunion next weekend will bring an item for the Silent Auction. The more it focuses on the extended Moore family, the better! Connie Moore Morris has graciously volunteered to organize it, so let her know what you plan to bring. You can email her at wdmcjm@bresnan.net. This is gonna be a great time! Johnny

More additions....

Thought we'd stop by and check in with the family.  So many birthdays and anniversaries and births going on lately!!!

First - Happy Birthday to Leo this past Thursday!!  I don't have a good picture of you kiddo, otherwise, I'd post it!

Second - Mid-February will welcome another addition to the Schulte family.  We are expecting another little miss or man!  We are pretty excited after getting over the initial apprehension.  I've got an amazing doctor who's keeping close tabs on everything.

Third - We traveled to Yellowstone a couple weekends ago and - despite not seeing ONE bison the ENTIRE time - it was a great time!  I've included some pictures with one kind of showing the baby belly. :)  Tyson loved the mud pots and Charlie was fascinated by the waterfalls.  I could have done without some of the HIGH drop-offs but we survived!

Hope all are doing well!

Love,
Ryan, Meghan, Tyson, Charlie, and Lovebug

Poppy Oliver Moore

Yesterday, we were joined in Doha by our daughter, Poppy Oliver Moore.  She was born metric: weighing 3.465 kg and 52 cm tall.  Mother and daughter are both happy and healthy, and John Rubin has been curious and kind.  We very much look forward to introducing her to you all!

PS - we'll post on facebook soon; please don't beat us to the punch.