Sunday, September 30, 2012

VCSU Homecoming

Last week VCSU had their Homecoming. My son Philip, otherwise known as Phil, was one of the King Candidates. 
 My handsome son Phil
 Thought this seal was really cool, when we came into the building.
 Philip escorting Anna Fuka down to front of the auditorium. 
 They introduced Phil as the kid they could never remember how to pronounce his last name. Sigh....  Then they were each asked which Celebrity they would like to eat lunch with. Phil answered with Jesus, cause he thought that would be a very interesting conversation, but since that can't happen in this life, he'd take....
 Tim Tebow. Oh yah!
 This is Phil's roommate Wayne Engelhard, escorting Katie Paulson.
 They were each asked some "stupid" question on the spot. Phil was asked what was his favorite pickup line. He's asking advice from Wayne here I think...
 His answer was, "So I was reading in the book of Numbers last night, and I remembered I don't have yours."
 Clapping for the new King and Queen.
 VCSU Royalty court

 Phil and Anna. Anna is also on the track team.
 Anna and Phil acting a little more 'normal.'
 Roommates Wayne and Phil

 Phil and one of his basketball buddies
 The foursome from the track team that was on the Royalty Court.
 Anna was getting a little nervous they were going to drop her.
 Wayne, Anna, Phil and Richard running the race. Can you tell Phil is somewhat of an actor. Hmmm wonder where he got that from.... Congrats for making the Court all of you!
Phil, you weren't crowned VCSU king but you'll always be our King Philip. 
"PJ" just put it on my luggage! " 
(Sorry inside family joke, you just need to watch Walt Disney's Robin Hood to get it.) (and Phil's initials are PJ)

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Autumn Fest Parade

There's something about a Marching Band I just love. Maybe it's because that was my favorite thing in High School  that I was involved with.  Now to see my daughter in a MHS Band uniform is just so cool!  Today was a perfect weather day for a parade, all the bands played so well, and it was so enjoyable.
 Kristi getting ready to go.

 I thought this was pretty cool. The first time I've ever seen a string group march, not an easy job for sure!! The two blonde headed boys are sons of friends of ours, and wonderful musicians!

 I love the kid sitting on the end of the trailer with his cello. And how the others marched with their cellos was pretty amazing!
 The Marching Braves! Go Mandan!
 The cutest flute player! Of course I'm a little bit bias.
 Friend Kodi Rose!  Such a sweetie. 
 There was two bands that had members in wheel chairs. I thought that it was awesome that the kids were involved and still marching even though they couldn't walk!  Way to go!

My favorite teenager after the parade.  This was her first big parade to march in. She said it was pretty fun too! Way to go Kristi!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Foggy Sunrise

This mornings sunrise was so beautiful. I captured these few pictures of the beauty.  

 Sunrise over the foggy Missouri River.





Somehow this above picture makes me think of, walking by faith, when things feel kind of foggy, you just need the 'son' to rise to displace the fog.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

My Dad-by-Love

Calvin Elmer Reuer
August 1934- August 2012



I have no childhood memories, for you weren't in my life back then
It was in my young adult years, that love brought me to you.
A love for your son, so strong and so deep
That brought us to the altar forever more to keep

They say I'm a daughter, but only by law
But you and I knew better, it was really all by love.
For every time I look at Todd, I do see
A part of you forever shining through his life to me.

I love and miss you Dad-by-love!