Formal

My baby sister's first formal with her boyfriend Tyler of over a year and a 1/2. It was a special day for the both of them since Tyler lives out of town and was able to make it for this special day. She looked gorgeous. Too grown up to my little sister. 

Getting my baby sister ready for her first formal as a sophomore in high school. I was so blessed to be apart of her big day! I even waited up with my mom till midnight to pick her up after the dance.

Cat/GRIZ

Cat/Griz is always fun in our family. We are all true Griz fans except......Chris and Xander. That's right. My own husband and son! Chris just likes to get a rise outa the rest of my family, but Xander on the other hand really loves the bobcats. At first, I REALLY had a hard time with this. But then, I looked to the future a little bit and thought. One day he will be going to college and where else to go but right here in Bozeman. Where his mama lives! :) And the idea of him liking the Cats gotta little brighter. :)

Anyways, we spent Cat/Griz at my sisters with family and friends. And yes, of course the Griz won. They always do.

A night out with Brothers & Sisters

After grandpa's funeral me, Chris, Ryan, Donny and Brenda all decided it would be good to go out and have some fun. We all live in different parts of the states so it was great to be together again. We laughed all night long and toasted many drinks to grandpa Mo. A night we will all never forget!

Love you brothers & sisters

Saying Good-bye to Grandpa Mo

Grandpa Mo passed away Sept 26th 2011. He was 85 years old and was married to his sweet wife, and our grandma Dorris for 65 years! We found out of his death the morning of Sept 27th and were able to go to Colorado to attend his funeral. We spent a lot of time visiting with grandma. His funeral was the most honorable service and viewing I'd ever experienced. Grandpa is a Navy vet, and was involved in the American Legion and Elks Club. You can imagine the service they all provided for him. His entire family made it to the funeral. Kids, grandkids and great grandkids included. Grandma kept saying how special it was that not one person was missing. Chris was able to be a paul bearer along with his dad, brother, two stepbrothers, uncle and cousin. Chris wore his fire fighter uniform in honor of grandpa and Xander wore his cub scout uniform also in honor of grandpa.

Fall Festival 2011

My Little Quarterback

Xander was able to play quarterback this game. He did AWESOME! He scored his first touchdown. And it was the only touchdown of the game for both teams!  His grandpa's, grandma's and aunts were all there to watch him do his best. We are so proud of him! Great game!

FOOTBALL

READY, SET, GO!

Xander is playing flag football again this year. He is on the Patriots team and having fun. We are busy making practices twice a week and games on Saturdays. Plus, we do cub scouts in between. 

The kids rotate positions so I am excited to see him do them all. This year the kids seem to be more of team. They are learning plays and starting to look at a play book. The coaches are a bit more technical now that they are getting older. It is so neat to be able to watch the boys grow, learn and play together. We are looking forward to a fun couple of months.

Encouraging words from a great father

Pep talk from coach