Iowa Open

Sam getting ready to throw at the Iowa open.

Hawkeye

Bulldogs and Black Bears

Academic Athletes.

We attended the Drake basketball game last night and Sam showed up in the group of track athletes with a 3.5 gpa or better last semester. The kid dc all got to match out onto the floor, except Sam, who had a class from 6 to 9 last night.

Gopher Win

Beat Indiana by 10.

Goldie

Nice seats from Dad's friend Thomas.

Mid Mountain Lodge

Not a cloud for three days.

Three Amigos

Three great days on the slopes

Steamboat

Early Moon

Got home a little late from Minnesota after an exhausting but important long weekend cerebrating Mom's life. It was good to get the whole family together and see the 150 who showed up to support the family at the celebration event on Saturday.

Big Winner

At a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity after mom's celebration of life on Saturday. I think mom would have approved. Robbie was the big winner.

Favorite trees

I had these trees planted just for nights like this.

Buddy Love Snow

A two mile walk and Buddy never stopped sticking his nose in the snow.

Her Element

We shoveled out 7 inches of snow this morning and are expecting another 3 inches before midnight tonight. Dylan also helped us shovel Ken and Anne's driveway. They are Buddy dog's parents across the street and appreciated the help.

New Year Buddy

2024 was the year of walking Buddy.

Yuletide

Dinner with these guys before the calendar flips.