Shooting Sports Success

Because of Papa John's dedication, both these boys got an opportunity to participate in the 4-H shooting sports in Clay Center.  Mason's shot is definitely improving and Tucker did great in his first year.

Boys Offline

We had one long weekend in February so we took the opportunity to run away to our happy place. Jentry had other plans with friends and school activities so she stayed home. Nathan was not feeling the best so he too opted out.  That left me and the boys but the three of us soaked up the unseasonably warm days.

Mason got his first opportunity to drive on the gravel roads.

Even a small amount of time outside and offline can really refuel the soul.

January

I am starting to really love and appreciate the month of January. The slow down is a much needed reminder that life is better with a bit of boredom mixed in.

Movie Day - Avatar: Fire and Ash

Dreamy Beach Art by TJ

Stix creation

TJ's 2026 Resolutions

Snow!

Millie Snuggles

Unfortunately January often brings a touch illness, however Dr. Ohrt got Tucker on the fast track to recovery from croup with a steroid.

Nash

This group of moms took on Nashville in mid January and let's just say the cooler weather did not hinder a smokin' hot time. 

Lindsay's sister Annie and her family were fabulous hostesses and had the best agenda planned. We got pedicures, ate at M.L.Rose, sat in the hot tub, shopped on 12 South, toured Triple Tigers Records, drank cocktails at the rooftop Bourbon Steakhouse, danced at a few honky-tonks, toured the Country Music Hall of Fame, took in the songwriter show at the Listening Room Cafe and attended mass at Christ the King.

We giggled, laughed, cried, danced, shared, prayed and ate a little too well. 

Thank God for girlfriends and country music!

Quiz Bowl Champs

Mason and his 6th Grade team placed 1st at the Freeman quiz bowl tournament. It was a great day for Sutton!

Cooper, Keaton, Beckham, Maryah, Hallie and Mason

Christmas in Orleans

We got to spend four days in Orleans celebrating the holidays with family and friends.

The fab five grands with their stockings.

Present time!

Playing Hues & Cues. Jentry wins!

Christmas Crackers at dinner.

Papa's turn at the jewel art craft. He was not a fan.

Coloring on the tablecloth.

Puzzle challenge

Holiday Basketball Tournament in Arapahoe

Box robot creation.

Bose cousins with spouses.
Nathan, JJ, Kelly, Chad, Jess, Dustin, Tara, Zeb, Derrick

Another, cuter generation of Bose cousins.
Isaac, Ethan, Olivia, Anna, Jentry, Skylar, Tucker, Mason

Scooters from Santa

The boys woke Christmas morning to find two, huge presents by the fireplace. They were just certain the boxes must be the electric scooters they had requested.  

And they were right!

It did not take them long to get the scooters put together and start zooming them down the street. 

Jentry was in Arizona on Christmas morning but Santa gifted her the cozy Comfort blanket that she wanted.

She hopped an early morning flight back to Grand Island on the 26th and we were all together again. What a blessed Christmas gift!