GFCCHS softball wrapup

The Central Mustang softball program had a pretty sweet season. This our first year as a varsity program.  We are the only class C school to have a softball team that isn't co-oped with other schools.  All the teams we played during regular season were B schools so the competition was pretty tough.  The Mustang girls finished our regular season seated number 3 going into our divisional tourney.  Not too shabby!  Divisionals were held in Conrad so we were driving back and forth of course.  It rained the whole weekend.  In fact, the fields were so bad on Saturday they moved the games to Shelby.  In a slugfest to determine which team got to advance to state, Central won 27 23.  We had 3 home runs and every starter had a hit in that game.  Maddie was 4 for 5 and had one of the home runs.  It was a fun game even though the rain came about half way through.  We were seated 3rd going to State in Belgrade.
At Belgrade we played Ronan right off the bat and our girls were a bit intimidated.  We lost that game 11-1.  Not our best showing at all.  The next game we played Plains and we won that game 14-11.  Maddie had a monster home run dead center.  That was pretty awesome.  Then we faced Florence and lost that game 11-7.
The Central girls represented their school, their town and themselves with class throughout the season.  It is truly a great group of girls.  Maddie played both catcher and shortstop through the season but was shortstop in all the tournament games.  It was a fun season and we are really looking forward to next year!

A HUGE Thank You to Jimmy!

I want to thank Jimmy for putting on CD form the music that Dad/Grampa played in 1983.  It brought tears to my eyes to hear him talking and singing.  It is also uncanny how much Johnny sounds like Dad.  WOW!!  You are a special guy, Jimmy, and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your efforts!  Jen got hers and really enjoyed it as she had never met Grampa.  You are the best, kiddo!!

Happy Memorial weekend

I'd like to give a shout out this weekend to all our family members that served in the military. We start with our great grandfather Perry Moore who served in the civil war, our grandfathers George Moore and Tony Poirier, our dad, John and uncles Buck and Paul who served during WWII. Then there is Bill who served during the Vietnam war and now we have Mike, Matt, and Jen Buyske serving in the navy and Ryan, Nick, and Sam serving in the guards. I hope I didn't forget anyone. Blessings to all of you at this time.

Congrats to Ryan

In today's Helena Independent Record, a supplement from the Helena Education Foundation announced this year's "Celebration of Excellence." Mr. Schulte is one of the the Distinguished Educators listed, nominated by student Anna Maronick. Congratulations to Ryan!

Maddie's prom~

Maddie's Junior year prom was last night.  She and her friends were gorgeous of course!  And they had a great time!

Another Shout Out to Joey on His Birthday!

We have to add our two cents to Joey's birthday!  He has come such a long way!!  From his first day in this world to his 34th year in this world!  He has grown in so many ways and made us so proud.  Enjoy this day, this time in your life!  We love you!!!!

Happy Birthday, Joey!

Henry decided to wake Joey up early today so he could get a good jump on his birthday. Here's to one heckuva guy - an amazing brother, son, uncle, cousin, friend and now, father. I hope you enjoy your day, Joey!

Happy Birthday, Desirée!

Her birthday has already gone by over in Qatar, but I want to send a shout-out to Dez on her big day while it's still in effect in America. She's a great mom and a wonderful person. We wish her all the best, now and forever.

A kickstart for Bri and Peter

Hello, family. Bri and Peter have launched a Kickstarter for our Rituals For Living Dreambook+Planner. This project pulls together the best of what Bri and Peter do in an amazing tool for combining dreaming and planning while nourishing body, mind, and spirit health. In a nutshell, the Rituals for Living Dreambook+Planner is a comprehensive system that includes Bri’s processes for accomplishing goals, Peter's coaching for whole health, and an emphasis on forging rituals that align these practices with our core desires. This workbook helps people identify their priorities, set goals, and start living a more meaningful and magical life. Click to go to their Kickstarter campaign and learn more about the Dreambook+Planner. After viewing their video, if this is something you think is awesome and believe in, it would be great to have you support it and share this campaign with your community to help them reach their goal.

Happy Birthday Emma!

Emma Joy is 8 years old today.  She loves dance, gymnastics, school and her friends.  She is planning a science birthday party for her friends.  She is so sweet to McKinley!  It is fun to see them together. We can't wait for the summer and more fun camping trips.  I hope you enjoyed your special day Emma!  Love you~

Happy Birthday, Maurika!

On April Fools Day a few years back in the quaint Austrian city of Innsbruck, Maurika entered the world as a Sunday's child. It has been my blessing to wish her a wonderful birthday 42 times since then.

Happy Birthday McKinley Jeanne!

So I am a little late with this post but McKinley turned 1 on Friday March 20th.  Ben, Maddie, McKinley and I traveled to Dillon that day to check out Western as a college for Maddie.  Then we were able to spend the night at the Wingerter house in Butte for the big celebration.  McKinley had a great day and is such a sweetie!  I love first birthday photos!

Happy birthday McKinley!  We love you tons~
Grandma and Grandpa

Henry

Johnny mentioned an updated photo of Henry in his post so here are a few of the faces we are seeing these days. Henry is doing well and continuing to grow and discover all kinds of things in the world around him. Erin started back up at work on Friday so that was a little tough, but her mom is watching Henry so we know he's in good hands. Hopefully we'll get a chance to see a lot of you this summer so you can meet him.

Happy Birthday, Carter!

Carter Daniel Philpot turns 13 today, the second teenager in the Philpot clan. Here's hoping he has a grand day and looks happier than in this photo. Happy Birthday, Reggie – keep growin' and goin' strong.

Charlie's 5th Birthday

(I'm not winning any mom points lately with my delayed posts! Ergh!)

March 15th was Charlie's 5th birthday.  She celebrated in style with an "art" party with four of her friends and lots of aunts and uncles.  Noni made another awesome batch of cakes.

She continues to amaze us with her humor and is incredibly sweet with Dylan.  She carries the only girl torch confidently but would love a girl cousin on the Buyske side :)

She loves her preschool, as do we, and especially likes the cooking lessons they have taught her - she's a mini-muffin-making expert!

Happy (belated) 5th Birthday to our sweet Charlotte!

Henry Thomas Buyske

Ann and I had a nice visit yesterday with Joey, Erin, and Henry. I'm sorry we didn't take any photos to share. The baby looks very much like a Buyske boy, with lots of hair. Maybe Joey and Erin will post an updated photo soon. Jan let on that Matt and Kelly are expecting Number Six – maybe a girl this time, based on Matt's descriptions of Kelly's cravings. Happy Birthday (a day late) to Charlie Shulte!

Welcome Dylan James!

I'm incredibly late posting this but still in the same month as his birth, so it balances out right?

Dylan James Schulte entered the world on February 12th at 2:56 PM weighing in at 7 pounds 12 ounces and 20.5 inches long.  I had the most amazing team through the whole thing - Ryan, his mom Judy, my mom, and two incredible nurses - Orpha and Ann.  Apparently Orpha is legendary in Helena and I now know why!

He is doing very well and quite content most of the time.  Tyson and Charlie absolutely adore him!

Save the date...

BEN AND ADRIENNE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!

We are very excited that these two wonderful people are getting hitched this summer.  Save the date for Georgetown Lake on July 9.  (I know this is Thursday so not real convenient for some, but Nick has to report for an OCS trip to South Dakota on Thursday evening and he will be gone for 2 weeks.  This is the only day available for the Wingy clan!)  Time and exact location and other details to be announced later.
In other news, these awesome kids are expecting baby number 2 on Sept. 23rd!

Here is a link to places to stay around Georgetown.  georgetownlakemt.com/lodging/hotels-motels/

We sincerely hope as many of you as possible can join us for this event.  Mark your calendars!
Love you all~
Mary

Happy Birthday, Dad

Happy birthday to a pretty amazing dad, grandpa, husband and all around guy.  This is from my optometry school graduation - one of the kajillion events he an my mom have made time to attend for their kids over the years.  Sounds like birthday was spent selling tickets at Helena High, but he'll get a birthday dinner with his lady and some cake with the Schulte crew after.  Hope it's a great one, pop.

Love ya,
Mike

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Happy Birthday to an awesome dad!  A guy that has been an amazing role model and friend throughout my life and has always been there to help me, whether it be personally or professionally. Mom and Dad celebrated last night at the Rib and Chop House and he's on the road in Butte (of all places) right now.  Happy Birthday, Dad!

Love, Nate - Mom - Shannon - Birch - Zorro