Happy Birthday 90th Birthday Papa!!!

This past weekend Trey and I flew up to Tacoma to celebrate my Grandpa's 90th birthday. Curtis wasn't able to join us because of recruiting. :(

We had a nice family dinner to celebrate the special occasion. My Grandpa didn't want a big party so we just kept it low key but it was still lots of fun.

A lot of us got to meet the new addition to the family, Miss Madison Kloster. My cousin Tyler and his wife Marcy welcomed their new little girl into the world on March 5th. We all couldn't get enough of that new baby.

Alison holding her niece. We are also excited for her 2nd baby's arrival this year.


I was in baby heaven.




I love that my Grandparents get to enjoy their great-grandchildren.



My dear friend Cat and Michelle were able to come by and join the festivities.


Of course Trey and his cousin Amalia were quite the live entertainment. There was a lots of singing and dancing going on.



They were very cute together.


Time to sing to the birthday boy!!!



He got some extra helpers to blow out his candles.


My Grandpa is such an amazing man. So quiet but so full of wisdom. He still loves to golf every Monday and tend to his beautiful vegetable garden. He has played such an influential role in all of our lives. We love you so much Papa!!!

Trey's Teepee!!!

If you have any questions of where Trey spends his time these days. This is where it's at....



Over the weekend we took my Mom to the craft fair. It was held at the coliseum where the basketball games are. Poor Trey thought for sure we were going to a game. He kept saying "Go Cougs" the whole way there. But that disappointment turned to happiness as soon as he saw these tepee's on display. You couldn't get him to come out. So of course Grandma had to get him one.

The excitement of just setting up his new tepee for the first time at home.


It is perfect because it folds so easily to be put away.


He is pretty cute in there. He usually has his trusty sidekick with him:)



The other night he was in the tepee playing Yahtzee by himself. I am sure this tepee is going to provide lots of entertainment in the future. Thanks again Mom!!!

Mom's Weekend

This past weekend my Mom came into town to celebrate Mom's Weekend at WSU. It is a tradition for the students and their families every year. There is usually more than 100 activities - ranging from concerts (this year was Colbie Caillat) athletic events, exhibits, special programs and more during the three-day celebration.

The weekend is definitely geared more towards mothers and their daughters but she was able to spend some quality time with Jay. And of course she got to spend some time with that special grandson of hers.

We had some Yahtzee marathons over the weekend and Mr. Trey of course had to join in on the fun. And boy was he pretty good.




Curtis was gone most of the weekend recruiting but when he did arrive home we were able to go out on a little date which was very nice thanks to Mom and Uncle Jay.

Of course her stay went by fast and Trey was very sad to see her go.

Getting ready for a nap.




Thanks for such a great visit Mom!!!

Bring On The Sun!!!

We finally got a few days of sunshine this past week. Still a little cold with the wind but we will take anything these days.

I finally got Trey and Miss Lily out on a walk. The little man of course did not want to come inside. He and Lily had a great time as usual together.

Lily- "Throw the ball already Trey!!!"



We headed towards the backyard before we went inside to see if the mules and horses were out. And sure enough they were.


They will come right up to the fence which Lily loves and Trey not so sure of yet:)

Trey Loves His Papa:)

Before we left for New York my Dad had brought Jay back from Spring Break and he got to go to a couple NIT games in Pullman. He also got to hang out with his favorite little guy.

Trey took his Papa to his little gym class. I watched up above from the viewing area. Throughout the class Trey kept yelling "Mom!!!" to make sure I was watching. They both had a great time.

Hardworking Husband & Dad!!!

After this New York trip and all the traveling we did I gained so much more appreciation for everything Curtis does for this family. I knew he worked very hard before but sometimes you need just a little eye awakening to really be reminded of how much you have to be grateful for.

When we got home from this trip I was literally exhausted after all the flying etc. I didn't have to stay up in NY until the wee hours of the morning preparing a game scout for the team and then leave extra early for practice the next day.


I can't imagine traveling week after week at times, being away from my son or spouse for days, constantly eating out, not sleeping in my own bed at night, and spending hours in the office or preparing for games while your family is at home. Those are just a few things my husband does to provide for his family so they can enjoy these nice basketball trips and provide me the opportunity to stay home with our son.


Curt-

I know I probably take for granted sometimes how hard you truly work to take care of Trey and I. We love you so much and appreciate EVERYTHING you do for our family:)

Home Sweet Home

Well we flew home the day after the loss. It was a long flight and definately a different story going home. We still had a chartered flight home which was nice but this trip we had the band and cheerleaders with us. Trey had a very hard time taking a nap because of all the distractions which made for quite a long flight.


It was an understatement to say we were glad to be home. But it was an amazing experience and we feel blessed that Trey and I were able to come along.

Our little Yankee!!!