The Falcon meets the Spider

Joe's brother, James, an Air Force Academy graduate (Air Force Falcons), captured himself a Richmond, VA graduate, Rachel (Richmond Spiders) They were united in marriage in Rochester, NY on August 20, 2011. They had the most delicious sugar cookies with falcons and spiders on them. (Joe would not know about how good the cookies were because I ate them both, ha) Joe and I made a super quick trip that was worth every minute. My parents stayed with and spoiled our kids in Manhattan. When I called home to check on things Kira told me, "Don't worry Mom Grandma and Umpa are perfect."

The happy couple (James and Rachel)

Parents of the Groom (a/k/a Grammy and Papa) We had a great time spending time with them at the wedding.

Joe with his siblings and Rachel (L to R: Jeri, James, Jackie, Joe, Toni and Mike)

I am with Mike's wife Tammy and Joe's sisters Toni and Jackie as we wait for the shuttle since we missed the shuttle we were suppose to take (imagine that). Joe's sister Jeri is not pictured because she sang at the wedding and managed to get to the church a little early to practice.

Dodge City Days 2011

The first weekend of August we traveled back to our hometown for Dodge City Days. I have one sister that still lives in Dodge and my other two sisters traveled "home" for the weekend. Kira was so excited to go back so she could ride horses and go to the rodeo.

Creepy Rodeo Clown

Rodeo food.. I am pretty sure Keylee's face explains exactly how I feel about that food. Ick!

The kids with my nephew, Gage (with the purple cast due to a baseball injury this summer) and my nephew Briggs. They were playing the Wii and wouldn't even stop long enough for a quick picture.

Keylee with her cousin Briggs. Briggs wore spurs to the Rodeo with his hat and had to walk really slow all night so he could hear his spurs make noise. Too cute!!

All the kids love to go to play the piano at my Mom and Dad's house.

All my sisters (Susan, Tisha, Me and Tamie) Always good times when when we get together.