Our trip to Lodgepole

We, the Elsburys, left for Lodgepole on Thursday evening. Matt and I did not have work on Friday and Lily took the day off from daycare (ha ha). We went out to John and Laurie's to have some relaxing family time with them. Lily loves to play with the boys. Mom and Dad came with Caden Sydney on Friday and Virgie came later on Friday night.

It wouldn't be fun if there wasn't ball throwing or wrestling!

Friday was a relaxing day, the boys didn't have school either. Matt took the boys hunting while Lily and I hung out with Laurie and just relaxed. The hunters didn't get anything, but they believe they saw a huge animal. I don't know about that! :) We went into town for lunch and when we made it back, Grandma and Grandpa were there with the Ferzely kids (minus Delanie).

Lily and Sydney loved looking at Mully's picture collage. I found myself looking at it a lot also. So many good memories! I sure do miss him.

Caden, Delanie, and Lily gave each other Valentine's. Here they are enjoying the fun dips from Sydney!!!


Friday evening we went to the high school basketball games. Maverick is the boys' student manager and it was parents night. I hadn't been to a high school basketball game in a long time. We also have officially entered the life of a crazy child taken over by the terrible twos. Oh my goodness, sometimes I don't even recognize her. :) She threw many fits at the basketball game and needless to say, we went home earlier than everyone else. She did miss her nap, but geez!

I did include a video of their half time dancing. During the girls' game, they open up the floor to the audience to dance. Lily was all for it. She ran out there with Guire and Syd. She actually did not want to come off the floor. That was probably fit #1. :)




Virgie then came that night. We had already put Lily to bed for everyone's sanity. :) She was unhappy, but she was overly tired! Those of you who have gone through the twos probably understand my feelings completely.

Saturday morning, we had breakfast and then went to town again for Mav and Guire's games. They each had their own game and both did great. It is so neat to watch them play.

Guire playing great defense. He is so quick!

Don't they look ornery?

Gigi and the kids.

Maverick driving to the basket.

After their games we went and had some lunch. All of us were there except John. He had an event in Valentine. We had a great lunch and then went to a pond to feed the ducks.

Why hello Gigi, Mav, and Lily. Was this picture before or after we got pulled over??? Yeah, Matt was speeding. The cop only gave Matt a warning because "ethically, he couldn't give Matt a ticket for speeding when he was speeding too." That is okay with me. He then gave us Sydney Police Dept. stickers. What a nice guy! :)

The geese were in the middle of the pond and wouldn't come in for bread. So, the ducks definitely filled up on a few loaves of bread.


Mom, Dad, Caden, and Sydney went home on Saturday afternoon. So, we rested a little in the house and then took Lily out to see the cows.

John's cows have had a lot of calves. Lily did well seeing them up close this year. I think she could be Uncle John's ranch hand this summer. What do you think Uncle John?

On Saturday, Laurie's mom and aunt came. We played around the house and then John, Laurie, Virgie, Matt, and I went to the Junkyard for a few drinks and karaoke. Yes, we actually sang two songs. I don't think it was very good, but we did it! Thanks for taking us out J&L.

Sunday morning came too fast. We had a relaxing morning playing Guitar hero, and then we packed up and went home. We had a great time!

Happy Birthday Maverick!!!

Happy Birthday Mav!!!!

We hope you had a great day!

We love you,

Uncle Matt, Aunt Abby, and Lily

Happy Birthday Scott!

Happy Birthday to Scott!!!!

He is a lucky guy to have his birthday on Valentine's Day. He was even luckier this year, because they moved into their new house this weekend. Yay!!!! I can't wait to see you.

I hope you had a wonderful birthday Scott!!!!

We love you,

Matt, Abby, and Lily Jo



HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY everyone!!!!!

What is up?

I feel bad, because I haven't taken any pictures in awhile. I just finished my two nights of parent-teacher conferences, but have 5 more tomorrow morning. Kids do not have school on Wed, Thurs, Fri. Anyway, we have been busy, but not too interesting. ha ha! The biggest thing that has happened is Lily getting potty trained. We are done with diapers!!! Now, just getting through the night dry is the next step. I am so proud of Lily, she is doing great! It was like over night!!! On Saturday, Matt and Lily went to O'Neill to see Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Emily. Matt went ice fishing with Mark but didn't get anything. Lily got to play with Gma and Emily. It sounded like they had fun. I stayed home and got some rest, work done for school and for my masters class. I don't like being away from Matt and Lily, but it was nice to have the day to myself. I went and got a manicure and pedicure too! :) Then, Asia and I got a few drinks. Ha ha, that never happens! We had fun visiting and probably stayed longer than Brian was thinking.

Matt and Lily came back on Sunday morning. We had someone come look at the house that afternoon, so we did some cleaning. :) Yes, we are still trying to sell this thing. Quite a few people have called Matt, but just no buyers yet.

I am on my 3rd week of online class and its going good so far. I hope I get a lot out of it. I really have to make myself stay on top of things and not procrastinate. Its a nice routine to get into.

I have conferences tomorrow morning and then a work day. Thursday is a meeting (I have to present) and then Friday, Matt and I have the day off. Our plans are to go West to John and Laurie's. We haven't been out there in awhile and are looking forward to it. I think the boys even have a game we will get to see.

Pictures will be on the next post! I promise!!! :)

Yay Lily!!

Lily has turned the corner with potty training! I am a proud mommy!!! She had two accidents Saturday morning, and has been dry ever since. She is not fighting us anymore either. This has been a trying time at the Elsbury home. ha ha!

We are getting more aggressive with selling the house now. It is now in the paper and is on the Starostka website. So, I am crossing my fingers for a sale with out a realtor. We went to Doniphan to look at the house with my parents on Sunday and it made me want it even more.