Boise Chamber of Commerce Gala

In the interest of keeping the blog alive (and as a courtesy to those that are not on Facebook) I'm posting a couple of pictures of a recent event that Maria and I attended.  It was the Boise Chamber of Commerce's Annual Gala which is their huge fundraiser for the year.  Delta was a major sponsor as was Horizon/Alaska.  I'd like to think we represented both well.

Jimmy!!

Jimmy's birthday is coming!!  Sunday is the big day!  He and Maria are touring the Oregon coast in celebration but let us not forget our baby brother!!  Happy day, Jimmy!

Happy birthday Maddie!

Yep,,, the youngest Moore grandchild is 21 years old today.  I can't believe our baby is that old!  I truly don't know where the time has gone.
We celebrated the day with Maddie on Sunday in Butte.  It was a super nice afternoon.
Happy, happy day, Maddie Jo!  We love you beyond measure!

Moore Family Event 2019

Connie wanted something in the blog concerning next year's Moore Family Event.  In case anyone missed the notice, it will be July 12th - 14th in Ennis at the same motel.  Matt has reserved the whole motel again and will be connecting with people later in the year.  We did decide to do two nights instead of three and the siblings are cooking the two main dinners.  Mark your calendars and be ready for the 2nd annual Moore Family Event!!

Moore Pics from the Event

I noticed that the Tom Moore family wasn't posted......thanks Maria for the great shot!

Happy 15th Anniversary Miranda and Nate!

This happened 15 years ago today, and look at these wonderful people!  It is amazing how much our family has grown.  And seeing the people in this photo who have left us...What a great memory!
Happy anniversary Meuniers!  Love you~

The Event 2018

Thought I would share some more Moore pictures that Maria took.  Waiting for Hannah to post some of hers.

Bradie Noelle

Shane and I wanted to introduce you all to the newest addition - Bradie Noelle Somerville. She joined us on July 25 at 12:12pm coming in at 7 lb 4 oz and 18 3/4" long. When she came out her nurse said "She's a feisty one!" We've certainly enjoyed having her in our lives for the last week, though it is taking some getting used to. We can't wait for you all to meet her!

Love,
Molly

Moore Family Fun Photos

Not that anyone is even looking, but I will post some of the pictures Maria took.  She did a great job. Not all the families had one taken, but those that did are darn good looking!  Thank you for sharing them, Maria!

Happy Birthday, Bill

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Billy Boy up in heaven!  Connie is having a Mass celebrated to honor him on his day at 4:30 today!  Just remember to shoot a special prayer for him today.  Miss you, buddy!

Moore Family Event

After the discussion we had Sunday evening of the Moore Family Event I thought for sure there would be postings from the event.  Sadly there is nothing after two weeks so I decided to post some of mine.  I hope some others will add theirs.  It was a great weekend and we had a blast!!  It was so fun to see cousins of ALL ages playing together!  Thank you again Matt for making it happen!  Looking forward to next year!

From just sitting around visiting, to cousins playing, to games, to Bengal baseball, it was all a blast!

Family Weekend Fireside Live Karaoke

Hey all!  The Chicago Moores are really looking forward to the big weekend in Ennis and can't wait to see you all there.  Inevitably, there will be some fireside time with a few guitars being strummed.  Wouldn't you like to belt out an off-key version of that song that you're always singing when you're alone in the car, but this time accompanied by one semi-professional and two decidedly amateur musicians?  This is your chance to impress us all with your knowledge of the lyrics and your enthusiasm for music.  So... if you would like us to be prepared to play any particular songs, please let us know by dropping a comment below or sending me an email at abemoore@hotmail.com. 

Miranda, you know you want to sing some Weezer numbers...

Sam's new adventure!

Sam left yesterday for Baltimore and left Baltimore for Germany this afternoon.  He will be stationed at Ramstead AFB at the hospital in Landstuhl.  He is excited to begin his nursing career in the army and hoping to explore Europe while he is there.
Good luck, safe travels and Godspeed Sam!  We love you~

The Weekend of Moore Fun

It is time to make this thing happen.  We talked about making the Moore Family Picnic a bigger event and now the time has come to put the pieces together.  

July 6-9 at the Riverside Motel in Ennis, MT is where its going down. 

I am attaching a suggested room list and a description of the rooms.  The rooms were assigned based on size of family and a guess at who would need the space.  Trading is fine, but it needs to be coordinated with the two parties involved and communicated to the Riverside Motel (406-682-4240).  If you would like rooms 1 or 2, please let me know this week as I need to send this list to the motel and let them know if we are not using any of the rooms so they can open them up.

Anna at the motel is going to help keep track of reservations.  She has been kind enough not to request a credit card to initially hold the block, but did ask that we all call to confirm our reservations with a card by June 1st. 

We also have a Signup Genius built to help get all of the things there that we need for a fun weekend.  Check it out at The Weekend of Moore Fun.

Please don't hesitate to text (406-868-7801) or email (matthew.buyske@gmail.com) with any questions.

On the Move...

Once again the Somervilles are packing up and heading west...ish. Apparently we really like to move. Shane accepted a job with the state as a Systems Auditor for the Legislative Branch so we are moving to Helena at the end of the month. We're both excited about the career opportunity this provides Shane as well as the fact that we will be a lot closer to both our families (Shane's sister lives in Helena, too). Now we just hope we have some decent moving weather!

I hope to see you all this summer!

Love,
Molly

Welcome Declan James Wingerter

Declan James was born 2/16/18 at 1014  pm. He is a healthy  9 lb 10.5 oz 21.25 in beautiful baby.  Mom and baby are awesome!  Deanne was induced yesterday.  All will be traveling to Houston Mar. first.  Deanne will have surgery to remove the rest of a sarcoma lump in her arm.  This little family is doing well but please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. 
Love you all, Mary

Aunt Jean

Just filling those out of town on Aunt Jean's services.  We had the Vigil on Wednesday night.  Johnny, Annie, Connie, Mary, Jim, Marc and I represented the Moore gang.  It was a small vigil and I was disappointed that only two people spoke.  Tony (Aunt Jean's youngest) spoke and gave a very nice talk.  Connie and I waved Johnny up there because he always represents the family at these things and he gave a nice off the cuff talk.  We visited with the Poiriers for a bit and then went to the Brewhouse for dinner and to kind of celebrate Marc's birthday.  Annie came in and said the Poiriers were coming, too, so we moved downstairs and had two long tables for everyone.  It was a nice evening.  Thursday when I picked Connie up to go to the funeral it was 45 degrees.  We ran to Costco to get wine and cheese and then to Safeway for crackers and wine.  On the way to Costco one of my co-workers texted me to say they had canceled school for today.  I thought she was kidding since it was 45 degrees out!  But, when Connie and I walked out of Safeway it had already dropped at least 10 degrees.  We went to the funeral and luncheon and it was really nice.  I told the workers to expect about 75 and we thought we were being generous but in fact there were about 85.  They were worried they were going to run out of food but didn't!  From there family gathered at the cemetery (minus Ann, Johnny and Mary) for the burial.  It is the fastest we have heard our priest speak because it was so freaking cold!  Haven't felt like that since Shelby days!!  Marc, Connie and I went to Johnny and Annie's where they had prepared a snack spread for everyone.  They had generously offered their house for the "after" party for people to gather.  For a long time it was just us, then Jim Wingerter came and then Tony Poirier came.   About an hour later Jane and Ron, Robbie and Michelle and Denny Campbell and his wife came.   We had a great visit.  Dinger and Johnny even ran to the store (in Dinger's super warm truck since he left it running when he came in and it was a good hour later when they ran to the store) for more wine.  Wingerters and Connie caravanned back to Great Falls about 6:30 or so and we hung in there until about 8.  Everyone left but not before we seriously discussed a Poirier reunion in the fall.  Just wanted to let you know that Aunt Jean was sent off in real style!!

One Last 50s Birthday

Born in '59 and celebrating his 59th birthday - this grandpa probably just had one of the best years of his life!  Happy birthday to the best dad and grandpa anyone could ask for. 

Hoping the snow in MT and WY doesn't keep you from getting down to Sheridan to see Jolee (and Shannon and Birch) and you get that birthday celebration you deserve.  

Here's to a fantastic birthday to the "baby stealer" (Seriously, you can't hold Jolee for more than 2 minutes before dad is coming back to hold her for the 80th time that day).  You are awesome!  Happy Birthday!  Love ya.