The Cover of the Rolling Stone

School picture

This is a cute conversation I had with Kessler the other day that I just had to share. For some reason he loves the song "The Cover of the Rolling Stone", knows all the words (which are not all appropriate), and sings it often. The other day he said: "Mommy I'm going to be a rock star when I grow up". To which I replied: "That will be fun".

Kessler: "When I'm a rock star I'm going to marry you so you can be my mommy, and I can be your rock star".

Me: "You're already mommy's rock star".

Kessler: "Then I'm going to be on the cover of the rolling stone".

Cowboys

This is my cowgirl costume given to me when I was 4 by my late grandfather. It was hillarious to see Caulder and Kessler in it. I think the chaps were a little heavy, but otherwise they loved being 'Woody'.

Last Summer Gathering

Caulder, Owen, Collin, Asher, Kessler, Keaton, and Avery

Caulder, Owen, Asher, Kessler, Keaton, Avery

We took advantage of the very warm September we've been having, and had over the Dahlbergs, Gendlers, and Morrises for Thai food and Mai Thais. It was crazy at times, but so fun to watch the eight kids run around together (OK maybe Josie wasn't quite running around yet). The six boys were all about superheros and when Avery wasn't joining in the mahem, she was quietly reading a book. I can't even imagine what that would be like. It was great to see everyone! Thanks for a great evening. We'll have to plan on another dinner party soon!

Summer Trip to Bozeman

We took a five day trip to Bozeman in September to visit the Weaver Clan. Mat's cousins Terry and Lauren were also visiting along with his brother Chad, wife shawna and 1-1/2 year old daughter Audrey. It was so nice to meet Terry, Susan and their son Jackson, and visit with Lauren who we haven't seen for five or six years.
We visited our favorite park - the dinosaur park, which now has a bench dedicated to Caulder and Kessler from their great grandmother, soaked at Bozeman Hot Springs, and toured Virginia City (a ghost town). Mat also got in an all day hike up to Blackmoore peak.

Best buddies on a brief stop to Yellowstone

Chad and Richard on the way up to Blackmoore Peak

View of the Hialite mountains

Lauren, Martha, and Audrey

Terry, Jackson, and Susan with Tim in the background

Me and the boys in Virginia City

Virginia City

A historical re-enactment of a fugitive cpture and hanging in Virginia City.

Coming out with guns blazing

Fishing in the Weaver pond