Seattle

We spent 5 days in Seattle in September. It was a nice little vacation. We stayed in a rental home and went to two football games. It rained a lot and there are a lot of people in Seattle.
We watched UW play LSU. It was very cool. There were lots of people there and the tailgating was amazing. It didn't rain on us during the game, but just poured after it was over. UW lost but gave LSU a run for their money.

The reason for the trip was for Phil's graduation from PCBS. He graduated with a master's in banking. His parents and my parents both game, it was nice for all of us to share with him that wonderful accomplishment.

We went to the Seahawk/Raider's preseason game. We had great seats for not very much money. My camera is barely on any zoom, so we were close. Seattle won so that was good. It was my first NFL game and it was great. Also, another beautiful night, no rain.

Jake & Katie's Wedding

Jake Magnus and Katie Hart were married in Anaconda on August 1, 2009. It was a beautiful wedding. The whole Willett family was there, we had a blast.

Henrey is quite the dancer. He loved dancing with everyone, including his dad Jeff.

Ruby was loving uncle Phil sliding her between his legs and lifting her up. I don't think Phil got to stop all night. All the kids loved dancing.

Phil was an usher in the wedding and well, I made it just in time. I was in Dillon playing in the club championship. I came up to Anaconda that day and made it just in time for family pictures.

For our 2nd Anniversary we spent three days at Big Sky. We were so lucky to get to play Yellowstone Club. It was so beautiful! The views are unlike any other course. We had a great time golfing with Andy and one of his clients.

We even got to have a caddie that went along with us.

This picture is my favorite. In the pond you can see the reflection of Lone Mountain It was absolutely beautiful. I hope we get to play the course again someday.

2 Years!

Phil & I have been married for two years. They have gone by so fast. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world. Our lives get better and better each and every day. I can't believe two years can go by so fast. Here is to many more years with the man I love.

New Deck

This spring we decided to build a deck. Well, it is huge and we love it. Phil, my dad and Lonny Randy built it. It is so nice, we can't wait to have everyone over. I actually am sitting out at the fire table right now enjoying the nice Montana evening. Wow, I love living here, I can see mountains all around me and stars in the sky. Everyone should experience Montana evenings at least once.

Mac gets to spend his days on the deck now, which he is really excited about. His "play area" grew and he gets to see parts of the yard he has never got to see before.
As you can see, it is rather large. We have one patio set, and well, we need another for the other side. My mom bought we two large flower pots that also look great and take up some room, but there is room for lots more!

My dad and Phil put in lots of hours helping who we hired, it was great to see them working so hard and getting it done as soon as possible so we could enjoy it this summer.

This picture gives everyone a little idea of where it is located.

Wine & Nine in 2009

Phil and I went over on a Friday night and joined Andy and Albee for Wine and Nine at Riverside. It was so much fun. We just played a scramble and there were three wine stations. I can't say I felt great the next morning, but it was really fund while it lasted. Just for the record also, we should have won! Thank you for inviting us, hope we can do it again next year.

Weekend Together

For Memorial Day Weekend Phil planned a weekend for us to go play golf in Big Fork, MT. We played really nice course, Eagle Bend. We had a great time just the two of us. We went to a nice dinner and just relaxed. It was way to short of a weekend.

The course was so absolutely beautiful. Our games were that great, but it was worth all the extra shots.
This was a popular picture on the course. We played the front nine quickly as we never waited for anyone. The back nine however, was very slow, we waited every shot on every hole. At least the weather was nice and the company was terrific.

This is just one picture of the many incredible homes on the course. They were beautiful and had so much detail to them.

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.

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.

Weekend in Big Sky

Valentine's day weekend we took a drive over to Big Sky. We met Phil's family over there and stayed in a beautiful home. This home was incredible, nothing like we have ever stayed in before. Phil's brother, Andy, has a client who owns this home and he let us enjoy it for the weekend. Hudson, Nacho, Phil, Andy and Mitch had a blast up in Big Sky. We all relaxed!

Charlie, Brooke and Ashley also had a good time in all the snow.

On our drive up to the mountain we saw some Big Horn sheep grazing on the hillside. They were just the females, we saw, no Rams. They were still really cool and something we don't get to see every day.

This picture of Fan mountain is just beautiful. This was the view from out side the house we were staying at. Not bad huh? We can't wait to go back and hopefully we will get to soon.

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve we spent in Ennis with Phil's mom. We then get up early and go to Ashley's parents' house for Christmas day.
Mac and our Christmas tree. He sits long enough for Ashley to get a picture.

Mac and Phil pose with their Christmas gifts. Phil and I always do "our" Christmas just us two. This year we ordered pizza and stayed in to open gifts.

Tree Looking Party 2008. The Meine family has Tree Looking Party each year. We go to people's home and have snacks and drinks and "look" at their trees. It is a great family tradition and everyone always has a great time.