FINALS ARE OVER..........I'M GOING HOME!!!!!

Sorry we haven't written in a while. I've been studying non-stop for the past month and Molly doesn't know how to use a computer. I was able to sell exactly ONE of my books back, which should pay for gas to Cheyenne. The thing that is really frustrating is that two of the books I bought were never even used in class, let alone read. And of course they decided to buy back only 5 copies of each. The University system is a money guzzler. Oh, and at my CHEM final the other night one of the TA's told everyone not to die over break because "the university needs your tuition money and I need a job." That was verbatum. Real inspirational pre-final speech. He must have failed his public speaking class. Well, no intellectual thought for me until next semester. I'm off to Kansas. I'll leave you with this amazing beer ad I found on the web.

Thanksgiving report

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! Our friends Kelly and Joel flew up to help us eat and drink the weekend away. We spent Turkey day at a friends house in Bozeman and Friday in Yellowstone Park. We have a season pass now, so if anybody wants to go we'll only charge a small guide fee. It can be paid in money or beer. Speaking of, I have a new favorite beer. It's brewed here in Bozeman at the Bozone Brewery; the Bozone Amber. Unfortunately it does not come in bottle form. If people send me money I'll bring a keg home for x-mas break. See everybody in a few weeks. Here are some pics from the park. The first is a herd of "Wapiti". Largest herd I've ever seen; possibly 200-300. Second shot is a Bighorn Sheep near the North Entrance of the park. Third shot shows the extravagant conditions of the back seat of my truck.

What's hanging in your neighbor's tree?

While many people in KC are probably getting ready to hang up their X-mas lights, there are more pressing matters in Bozeman.

The best part is that our neighbor gave us some of the meat, right after he cut it off! We're going to eat it for dinner tonight (well, at least I am). Ummmmmmm, venison.

Went up into the Mountains yesterday

I had to do some work on a friends cabin so I took some pics at the top. Enjoy the view.

there was this guy...

We were reminded by a good friend about how our recent posts have gotten away from our light hearted humor surrounding our move to Montana and updates on our life here. No more serious posts for awhile - here you go kurt :)

Bittersweet

The winter is near - and I am preparing my brain for the cold and snow that is soon to arrive. I am making the most of my last days of 40 plus temperatures by taking Moose on lots of walks. He is still enjoying an occasional swim in the Bozeman pond. He has taken special interest in the large geese and ducks who float there. They have not expressed a mutual interest in he. Each time we arrive, he darts right into the pond and birds go screeching and flying everywhere. It's quite comical.

I know Tyson is more likely to write about his deep thoughts and I'm more apt to comment on fun social stories, but today I will be more like my husband. While we obviously had a lot to celebrate last week, there was also some upsetting news on the human rights front. California's passing of Proposition 8 was a blow to my overly optimistic attitude and a quick reminder on the reality of the work we have ahead of us to open minds of our fellow countrymen. I have the utmost respect for religious values of those around me and think it's very important to raise our families with a good value system. To me the most important value I will instill upon my children with our spiritual teachings: Love all of God's creatures equally. It will not be our place to judge the world and its people. Respect, love and faith will be granted to all people, not just those that meet certain conditions. I know our current rate of divorce and infidelity are quite high in married couples. And yet several will protest that homosexuals will not "uphold the sanctity of marriage" as if we are currently doing it a world of justice. I just hope some day we can get past this. We have overcome other struggles historically so will eventually get past this one. I just wish it would be soon! Sorry if this seemed like a venting session - but knowing my friends and loved ones might feel the same way is that many steps in the right direction :)

I cannot speak as eloquently as I would like on this matter, so I am going to include a video from Keith Olbermann's show where I feel he did it more justice than I will ever be able to.

It's so blue outside............

Except in Montana. We came very close to carrying the state, but I think Obama did just fine without our 3 electoral votes.