Shakey loves Stoney

We moved to Montana

We got the video players running while we loaded up the last of the stuff. It was 105 degrees at 10:00 am when we left on June 3, 2009. We were happy to say goodbye to California summers.

This is at a rest area someplace. We took some time to just get out and rest. This drive was long for everyone.

BigStack rode with Shakey in the Uhaul. Bubba and LadyBug rode with Stoney in the 4Runner. That 4Runner did not enjoy going over the mountains pulling that car. Whew!

Finally in Bozeman, LadyBug and Bubba slept hard. Aren't they cute??

LadyBug plays Little Red Riding Hood

LadyBug was honored to play Little Red in her class play. My dad always told me that I was the most talented child on the stage. He meant it. I now know how it feels to be on that end of the story. She was a delight to watch. I think she may have found her niche and her momma couldn't be more proud.

Pictures to come....

BigStack's 1/2 Birthday Party

In November, things were hectic and we didn't manage to pull off a birthday for BigStack. We told him that the weather in May would be perfect for a birthday party and we'd do a 1/2 birthday for him. Such a good idea, huh? Well, it was, at the time. Had we known we were moving to Montana and would be deep in the throes of packing and arranging the move, we would have certainly opted for the last-minute November party. As it turned out, things were fine. BigStack invited some buddies from school to go to Chuck E Cheese's. It was a boy's only event, so Jake took them. They were given cups of tokens and allowed to run wild and have pizza. Stoney, LadyBug, and Bubba stayed home and made a chocolate Butterfinger cake with Butterfinger ice cream. After Chuck E Cheese, all the boys returned to our home for cake, ice cream, presents, and some fun in the yard and on the Wii.

Pictures to come....

Cub Scout buddies

From May of 2007 to May of 2009, Stoney was the Wolf Cub leader in Paradise, CA. I was lucky enough to have BigStack as my Wolf Cub from November '07 to November '08. Gabe is now a Bear cub. Here are some pictures of the people we worked and played with. Pictured here are other fearless leaders we want to remember. Too bad there isn't a picture of me in my uniform. That color does wonders for me!