Lady Luna Bugg

Bugg as in the breed name for the dog we just added to the family last Monday, a Boston Terrier/Pug mix.  Her name is Luna, formally Lady Luna Bugg and she's so sweet.

A face only a mother could love.

Pug face, Boston Terrier body.

The first few days we got her we tried to get her to potty outside but the weather was less than desirable for that.  Luckily she is fully paper trained and very smart.

Day one of snow accumulation on the playhouse door.  Over the 23rd and 24th Billings accumulated 15 plus inches of snow.  We can't blame her for not wanting to pee in snow over her head.

However she will frolic through the snow.

Video of the frolicking here:



Just days before the record breaking snow amount, it was nearly melted and Grace and I went on a bike ride at the park!

It was getting colder leading up to the big snow dump but Grace loves the outdoors so we took advantage of the swing set in our back yard.

Lately Grace has been big on going on walks.

We walked a one mile loop around our neighborhood.  When we arrived back at our home, she threw a tantrum because she wanted to keep going!  Maybe she is ready for Disney World.  Just kidding!

Tuff has been working out in the basement and Grace loves to join in sometimes.  Planks and push-ups.

Bar squats.

Sit ups.

Our college friend Richie's three younger brothers all made it to state wrestling two weekends ago here in Billings.  They all wrestle for Belgrade and were very impressive.  We took the opportunity to watch the final matches.

I found this gem of a picture online from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle of the brothers before the state tournaments.  Lyle, Sawyer and Jarrett.



Here is a picture of us with Jarrett, 132 pound sophomore, after winning state in his weight class!

Freshman Sawyer also brought home a championship, 98 pound weight class.

Lyle, 138 pound senior, took fourth place.  They were all incredible and it was very fun to watch.

Shortly after it was Valentine's Day.  Tuff was gone at meetings all day but Grace and I partook in some fun.  Heart-shaped pancakes.

Also on Valentine's Day I had the chance to babysit this little beauty for my friend.  Her name is Bri and she is an adorable 10 month old!  It brought me back to when Grace was at this age.

Well February snuck up on us and is leaving just that quick.  Happy Birthday to my sister Dana and Toni coming up on the 28th!  Now Dana is 22 weeks pregnant and I am 19.5 weeks!

Oh did I mention we are expecting another 12 inches of snow this weekend?  This is a picture from this morning of our back yard.  Tuff shoveled a play path for us.

Catching Up on the Last Few Weeks

Grace was so excited to help make Tuff's birthday muffins.  He turned 31 on January 23.

 It was a big family gathering.

Happy Birthday song for Tuff in video below:



Cuzzies watching lion king together on birthday night.

A few days later we attended baby Addeleigh's dedication at church.  Addeleigh belongs to Donnie and Kassia.

Grace and Addeleigh are 16 months apart.

This is what happens when you put a baby in charge of holding a baby...

January 28th Grace and I made the journey east to Minnesota to attend my Grandpa's funeral.

Best picture I could get of her morning of funeral.

Playing Mr. Potato Head with Uncle Greg.

Posing with Auntie Cydy.

The funeral was amazing.  Beautiful in every way.  We decided to make a trip out of it so stayed an extra few days.  While in Minnesota we watched Beck at the school-wide spelling bee.  The week previous he won the bee for his grade (5th).  Beck is in the checkered shirt.

In the video below Beck is challenged to spell the word 'wee.'  I was almost certain he would spell it Wii.  Jk.



Time at the town coffee shop with Oma and Auntie Sandy.

We also squeezed Sacred Heart School Carnival in.  Grace and Cyd playing Plinko.

Beautiful picture of Cyd and Grace.

We also attended a few hockey games of Finn, Beck and Bo and this is how Grace reacted...

We flew in and out of Fargo for the funeral.  Almost one year ago in May 2013 we made the same journey.  I took advantage of recreating the photo by the big Bison.

Back in Billings and lots of cute opportunities for photos at the dinner table.

The bib in the photo below was made by Beck one year ago.  It reads, "My mom and dad are grizzlies."

Although today is 50 degrees we have no lack for snow.  Perfect conditions for playing outside!

Just a few days earlier when it wasn't so warm.

February 7th and 8th our non-profit, One Heart Apsaalooke, had a board retreat.  Below is a picture of our board and the retreat facilitator.

A taste of our board bio photos.

Some board retreat presentations.

Taking a break.  It was like going back to school.  The first day  of the retreat was 8am-5pm and some intensive thinking required.

At the end of day two we presented Jack with a Crow design beaded bolo tie.

As a result of the board retreat we are more focused on a starting purpose to strengthen Native Christian leaders, whether pastors, heads of ministries or individuals.  We're working toward submitting paperwork for 5013c and a launch date.  The building process is long but worth it.

On another note I'm 17.5 weeks pregnant now and my sister Dana is 20 weeks along!