Wesley!

We are so thankful that Uncle Wes decided to come swim with us today. He is having as much fun as the kids are. Maybe more.

Swim!

Today's adventure in the Black Hills includes a trip to the Watiki Water Park. Here are Andrew and Sarabeth on the giant waterslide.

Fight!

Well, not these two guys, but there were at least three good fights in the second period of the game. Rush continue to dominate, and are winning 4-1 heading into the third. If we lived in Rapid, we would be season ticket holders. This is really fun tonight. Kids are enjoying the game, even though they know almost nothing about hockey.

Go Rush!!

Right before the end of the first period, Rapid City had a 6 on 3 power play. They couldn't score but took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Great seats tonight Wes!

Hockey!

Tonights excitement includes a trip to watch the Rapid City Rush with the kids, grandpa, and Wesley. Maybe we will get to see a hat trick or a fight!

Chipmonk

Made a lightening quick trip to Deadwood this afternoon to pick up very important supplies! Like chocolate truffles for Jen. We also found a local winery and picked up a bottle of wine. No time for slots or blackjack.

Kaleb

He is just such an amazing, beautiful, happy little boy. Already has one tooth in and is working on another. Going to be a busy day in the Black Hills.

Pool

Finishing vacation day #4 pool side.

Play!

Grandma and Sarabeth playing with Kaleb after dinner. He has changed so much in the 10 weeks since we last saw him. He is almost ready to crawl....maybe this weekend?

Work

Here is the government in action! We made a quick stop in Rapid City at Senator John Thune's office to see Wesley. He was busy helping the people of South Dakota, but took a few minutes to say hi and show us around.

Packed

We are all packed and ready to head to the Black Hills of South Dakota for a very Merry Christmas.

Presents!

The opening of presents has already begun! Thank you so much to the Freeman family for their thoughtful and useful gifts! Going to put them to good use tonight during the viewing of Polar Express!

Vacation Day #2

Enjoyed the day in Ft. Collins shopping for Christmas with Jen. Found lots of neat things for the family! Dinner was shared with our long time friends Paul and Hope and their kids. Home made pizza! We have known Paul since our RA days back at UNC in Harrison Hall. Thanks for the food and fellowship tonight friends!

End of 3rd

Boo. Terrible second and third quarter for the good guys. Three turnovers. Can't slow Brady down. Losers from Boston 34, Denver 16.  Maybe the attendance of NFL commissioner Roger Godell is making Denver nervous.

End of 1st

Brady doesn't know what hit him. Tebow looks great so far. Must be his second Sports Illustrated cover in four weeks. Broncos 13, Pats 7.  Denver is driving though...