And it starts....

WOW! We had a fun filled summer and are already filled up through September.  I can't believe how time files. Britt was here and gone in a flash from her summer in Orlando.  She is finishing her degree and will graduate in December! She left yesterday to move back to Houston to get ready.  She teaches Astronomy Labs and had to get back early for a meeting. Sooo...we have 2 Seniors and a Sophomore! It is the last 1st day the Lil Bees will have together. Makes this mama sad but excited for their future.

Sisters!

Lil ones*I am not allowed to call that to their faces*
This next 9 months will be filled with 2 graduations, I think it is going to be a crazy busy time for our family! We are truly blessed.

From the beach to mountains...back and forth!

We have been traveling for the last month! It is so great to get home and back into a routine.  We are exhausted.

We went to Key West with a fun group of people and had a great time.  Unfortunately Tony was not able to golf as he broke 5, yes 5 ribs the Thursday before we were to leave.  He was in pain this entire trip....I hope next year he is able to golf with the guys.  We ate a lot of great food and enjoyed some beach time!

Tony is always working....pool side, beach side...always...

It was a gorgeous place!
Next the kids and I drove to WYOMING!! Stopping off at the University for a tour and a little hope that one of the lil ones will attend.

Delta Delta Delta!! Hoping Brooke will pledge Tri Delt....but she has an open mind...My mom was a Kappa....

On to the athletic side of campus....

we can't wait for the Pokes to come to Texas and play football against UT in September. Go Pokes! We got enough UW gear to last several years, I think.

Of course we had to eat at Taco Johns, always a highlight.

First round in Wyoming/Montana was in the mountains, at the lake and enjoying the slow paced life and beautiful scenery there is in Wyo.
On to Mexico! We went to Playa de Carmen with some wonderful people.

We snorkeled, swam, with fish, went to underwater Mayan caves, that was really cool.  I did not have a water proof camera to take pics but I am waiting for some of those. It was amazing! We  went on a catamaran sunset cruise, this photo was BEFORE I got sick....but I held it together!

Unfortunately Tony was not able to golf...again with the ribs....sigh.  He hung out at the beach and pool with me.  I enjoyed the relaxation, I know he would have loved to golf in both places.
Back to Montana and Wyo!!

We spent a couple of days in Red Lodge and had a great visit with family. We went to the 4th parade and the kids went horse back riding and hiking.  I will have to upload Brooklyn's pics from her camera.  They loved the whole outdoor experience! We then ended in Lovell with my parents and brother.  They went hiking with my brother and uncle.  Tony and I stayed back because of the ribs...They went put on the Harley with my brother, too.

They best was hanging out with my grandfather! He is so important to us.

It was a whirlwind month full of many adventures.  I am happy to be home!

Beautiful Girl

The Senior Prom was last weekend.  Here are the pics I took of Brooklyn.  I will post more later of the ones of her and her date.

Banquets!

Here are some of my favorite pics of the 2 high schoolers before their end-of-the-year banquets.  This high school goes all out for the banquets.  Everyone is required to dress up and they rent out venues and have the dinners catered and the awards are really cool. We are so proud of our 2 high schoolers! Love you both!

These are from Brenn's basketball banquet.  Brooklyn is the varsity stat girl so she got to attend as well.

 They like each other....sometimes....

 These are from Brooklyn's Yearbook banquet.  She is an Editor and artist for the yearbook.

I can't believe Brooke will be a senior and Brenn a sophomore next year.  It happens in a blink of an eye!

Yet more....

It was so strange having Christmas photos taken this year without Brittany.  Here are some more...yes, there is nothing exciting going on but basketball now....I am struggling for posts.