April 19, 2009

Spring Golfing

This is the perfect picture of Spring Golfing in Montana. Phil is in a bunker, wearing shorts, and there is a snow drift in the bunker. Makes for a great picture!
We were so excited to get out and golf finally this year that not even a little snow on the ground could keep us away.

Some greens even had snow on them still. This made it a little tough to putt, but we worked through it. Hopefully now the sun will come out and everything will green up with all the moisture we have gotten lately.



Great Race

Last year a tradition was started to raise money for the University of Montana Western. It is called the Great Race. People challenge each other and you bet on the race and have a chance to win $50 if your chosen person wins. This year there were three races and one Lawn Mower race. It is a good time with great food and lots of people getting together to raise money.
Head Men's basket ball coach raced one of his players Jaron Brown. It was a good race in which Jaron won in the end. Coach Keller wore a great outfit and had a great cheering section.
You know you are in Montana when a Friday night is spent watching supped up lawn mowers race around a track that was ploughed out of snow. It was absolutely hilarious and a little red neck, but everyone had a great time.



Happy Easter

My mom Linda and my aunt Bonnie dish up the wonderful food that everyone brought. I cooked the ham and everyone brought salads and dessert and of course wine. It was a wonderful and relaxing Easter.
Phil and I hosted the dinner at our house. It was really fun and as you can see we were really excited. After dinner we drove out to my aunt Bonnie's new house. It is not quite finished yet but is getting close and it is beautiful. Grandpa and Grandma pose for a picture in the new house.



April 7, 2009

Meine Branding

This last Saturday my family branded their calves. Phil helps out in the corrals as I help do the food. It is really fun and lots of people come out and help.
After all the work is done we finally get to eat, sit and relax. We both look forward to branding each year, it is time well spent with my family.





Congratulations!

My dad Rich, won the Distinguished Service award this year! He didn't even know he was nominated and it was hard to keep him at the banquet, but I think it was worth it.
Todd Maki won the Outstanding Young Man of the year award.

Sex in the City

Our friend Amberly turned 30 this year. We all celebrated with a Sex in the City themed party at the Lion's Den. All the girls dressed up, it was really fun!
Carly dressed up as Carrie Bradshaw and I well, went as myself. I must be boring. Of course we had to enjoy some Cosmos!
I just had to take a picture of the cake. Isn't it one of the coolest things you have ever seen? It was so fun and unusual.