Year End Review

This year was super busy, with a trip to Georgia and a long hunting season, we didn’t get out Christmas cards or even make jerky! Please pass along the link to our blog or tell those family members who forget to check – our “Christmas card” is here:

In January we visited Rahn and Kat in Corpus Christie, Texas. My parents met us there and we celebrated my dad’s birthday on the 10th. By Feb. 2008, Rahn and Kat will be relocating to Knoxville, TN.

In February I threw an Oscar party and am making plans to do the same this year on the 24th.

In March we took a trip to Cody, Wyoming for the annual Game Warden’s Association meeting. At the evening fundraiser, Jason won a new bow (for hunting). While he was in meetings, I took a drive towards Yellowstone and saw my first herd of big horn sheep.

In April we traveled to Grand Junction, CO to attend the annual Colorado Wyoming Association of Museums conference were I was the plenary speaker. While there we also celebrated our one year anniversary by taking a short day trip to the local wineries.

In May the historic site was officially awarded $10,000 from the History Channel as part of the Save Our History grant I wrote. We had a big celebration with over 100 of the student archeologists participating in the program.

May was also full of visitors as we saw my professor from Georgia, Dr. Goodson and his librarian wife Martha and amazingly tall and intelligent son, Sam. My grad school roommate, Nikki was also in town, doing some work for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

In June we attended a family picnic and fishing trip with the Sherwood-Hoffman clan outside of Wheatland, Wyoming. We didn’t catch any fish that day but had fun just the same!

In July we attended the local rodeo and Cheyenne Frontier Days, the oldest outdoor rodeo in the United States.

August was filled with great joy and sadness. We visited the Beyer-Treptow family in Minnesota where my aunt threw us a bridal shower. Shortly after returning to Wyoming, we got a call that my godfather Scott had passed away. Only a few days after returning from Minnesota, and spending good quality time with him (an amazing gift from God), we took another flight back to MN for his funeral.

September kicked off hunting season and Shelby (our black lab) and I spent a lot of time by ourselves. Our other dog, Tillie, usually rides along with Jason while he patrols. Thankfully my very dear friend from New York, via Georgia, came to visit and we took a monumental trip to Yellowstone. Alana and I had so much fun exploring the geysers, canyon, wildlife and hiking trails and took TONS of photos which you can find else where on the blog. As soon as we returned, I immediately wanted to go back. It is so BEATUFUL! I would encourage you to make the trip, it is well worth it (and you can stop and see us on your way!)

In October Jason took me on my first hunting expedition. No luck that day either! My friend Erin from Nebraska, via Georgia, visited and successfully interviewed for a museum position in Casper, Wyoming. It is so good to have her close by.

In November we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Sherwood-Hoffman family and prepared for Christmas. We got another live tree and added to our Christmas village.

In December we visited my family in Georgia for Christmas. Rahn and Kat came over from Texas and we were able to bring Grandma home from the nursing facility for Christmas day. My mom was recovering from surgery so I made myself useful by cooking and driving her to her doctor appointment. Although, she did “mention” that I was driving too slow! We were there ten days and squeezed in a trip to Callaway Gardens to see the lights and had an open house for friends the Sunday before Christmas. Old neighbors and school mates stopped in to say hi, and although it was very quick, we were so happy to see everyone. On Christmas day it took us hours to open all the gifts, both for people and pets. With Rahn and Kat’s dogs, we had a total of three black lab mixes at the house. In the evenings we played Ono attack and watched movies. In between rainy days, my dad took me for a ride on his prized Harley. His bike made it in the 2008 Atlanta Harley calendar! The trip home was eventful as our plane was delayed and we didn’t leave the airport in Denver until midnight. Once we finally made it home, through windy, wintery conditions, we discovered our porch door had blown open and the bedroom was a crisp 20 degrees! Regardless of the very cold pillows, we were soon asleep and awaiting a visit from Bill and Dee, Jason’s parents. Because the roads had been closed, we had to wait and celebrate Christmas with them on New Years Day.

Lights at Callaway Gardens:Family Photos:

Dad practicing his "thinking" pose - Wait! I've got something in my teeth! Good to go, Mom & Rahn.A kiss between takes-Rahn & Kat -Rahn, Kat, Bailey & Lola -

Grandpa, all smiles!Grandma in her room at the nursing facility- Opening Gifts:What a year! We wish you health and happiness in 2008 and remind you our door is always open. We love company and promise to show you a good time in the great state of Wyoming!

-The Treysons