RESULTS AFTER FIRST ROUND!

"WHAT?"  JJ and the Duke coach seem to share the same sentiment!

Jillian's Half Court Shot is impressive so far.  However, she keeps asking dad if they will ever visit this place called NDSU that uncle Landon keeps talking about!

John's High Expectation was not to be trailing Robyn!

We are all hoping "Boomer's Back" is having more luck where he is, at the moment, than with this Pool!

Hutch claims the second round will prove his real skill of picking winners!

Warren Buffet is Smiling!

1		Jillian's Half Court Shot
2		Robyn's Flipin' Coins
3		John D's High Expectations
3		Cody's Troopers
3		Matthew's Angry Birds
3		Picking With My Eyes Closed
3		WWBD-What Would Boomer Do
3		Clueless Christy's Picks
9		*Tatum's Princess Predictions
9		More Amazing than Mike's Picks
9		Hello Katie
9		*Terek's Toss Ups
9		Kelli's Awesome Bracket
14		Rhett's Best Guess
14		What
14		Grandma's Basement Survivor
14		*Boomer's Back
14		Ivy's first dance
14		Traci's True Guesses!
14		Bugeater
14		An Idiot Abroad
22		Tina No Nickname
22		Wild Child Nathan
24		jon's crazy dream
24		*Trae's Galloping Horses
24	Jake's Swell Bracket
24	Patti's in-it-to-win-it
24	Warren Buffett Busters
24	Mr. Dutke
24	Megan's Matchless Bracket
24	Shantelle's Hockey Picks
24	Italian Crystal Ball
33	Kylan's Justice League
33	James winner
35	hutch
35	Mike's Amazing Picks
37	Kynnedi's Dream Team

GOOD LUCK IN ROUND 2!

ENTRIES AS OF LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

A good showing so far, but we are still missing quite a few family members.  Entries can be submitted up until 11:00am mountain time on Thursday.

 

Boomer's Back

Kylan's Justice League

Bugeater

Tina No Nickname

Trae's Galloping Horses

Tatum's Princess Predictions

Terek's Toss Ups

Trista's Got No Idea

Mike's Amazing Picks

Patti's in-it-to-win-it

John D's High Expectations

Grandma's Basement Survivor

WWBD-What Would Boomer Do

Mr. Dutke

An Idiot Abroad

Italian Crystal Ball

James winner

jon's crazy dream

Ivy's first dance

Traci's True Guesses!

Robyn's Flipin' Coins

Kelli's Awesome Bracket

Kynnedi's Dream Team

What

Jake's Swell Bracket

Picking With My Eyes Closed

hutch

Rhett's Best Guess

Shantelle's Hockey Picks

Cody's Troopers

Megan's Matchless Bracket

Jillian's Half Court Shot

Matthew's Angry Birds

Hello Katie

More Amazing than Mike's Picks

Wild Child Nathan

Clueless Christy's Picks

Brian Morey's Bold Bracket

ENTRIES AS OF LATE TUESDAY NIGHT!

1 MORE DAY TO ADD YOUR BRACKET TO THE FOLLOWING LIST:  Remember, you can have up to 4 or 5 enteries to 1 Yahoo account so help the older generation get their picks added!!

Boomer's Back

Kylan's Justice League

Bugeater

Tina No Nickname

Trae's Galloping Horses

Tatum's Princess Predictions

Terek's Toss Ups

Trista's Got No Idea

Mike's Amazing Picks

Patti's in-it-to-win-it

My Swell Bracket

John D's High Expectations

Grandma's Basement Survivor

WWBD-What Would Boomer Do

MOREY FAMILY NCAA POOL

The most "Reverend" has taken time out of his very busy schedule to once again establish the Morey Family NCAA Pool! Thank You!

As you may recall, Mike used extraordinary intelligence last year to win the honor of having the prestigious "Morey Traveling Trophy" grace his home for the year.  Lindsey couldn't have been more proud.

There are still a number of could be participants that for some unknown reason refuse to enter each year.  I don't want to name names, but some of them seem to be the only ones who still go by the MOREY name.  Megan, it is your job to get these people entered, and you are allowed to enter also, since I believe an Italian will be entering from London.  Also, those of you who are graced with the presence of little people in your lives, be sure that they are entered.  The more the merrier!

Since I plan to be on this continent for the duration of the tournament, pay attention to the blog for 
updates and colorful?? commentary!

  To date, the following entries have been placed:

Boomer's Back

Kylan's Justice League

Bugeater

Tina No Nickname

Trae's Galloping Horses

Tatum's Princess Predictions

Terek's Toss Ups

Trista's Got No Idea

Mike's Amazing Picks

Patti's in-it-to-win-it   Patti

Family NCAA Pool

I have set up the bracket challenge on Yahoo Sports once again.  Here is the league information:

League ID:  61946
Password:  boomer

If you have any problems let me know.

Todd

Merry Christmas from Minnesota!

PHOTO'S FROM JAKE

IVY JADE

JJ'S WORK OF ART!

Step Out and Walk- Diabetes

All-

We hope everyone is doing well as we begin the transition to fall.  Everyone at the Smith house is doing very good.  I think Jillian is growing faster each day and Rhett is 2 going on 20.  Shantelle has been busy with work and grad school and Chuck and I just stand back and try not to get run over.  It was a very busy summer and I do not expect the fall to be any different.  I've attached some pictures below of both of them.

FIRE REPORT UP BY THE CABIN!

Thought you all might be interested in what we are watching.  This is from the Duluth Newspaper.  We received an e-mail from our neighbor at the cabin this a.m. to inform us our place is fine.

Published May 15, 2013, 09:48 AM

Wisconsin wildfire 95 percent contained with gusty winds forecast

UPDATE: The wildfire that swept across 8,700 acres mostly in southern Douglas County is 95 percent contained this morning — but not before it destroyed 47 structures, including 17 homes and cabins
By: John Myers, Duluth News Tribune

Jillian Waynette Smith

Hi All,
Jillian Waynette Smith was born today at 3:14pm.  She weighed in at 9lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long.  Shantelle and Jillian are doing good and we hope to go home tomorrow.  Rhett is trying his best to understand that she will eventually be coming home with us.  I am coming to terms with now being 5th on the totum pole in our house behind Shantelle, Jillian, Rhett and Chuck.
Hope everyone is doing great.
Lee

THE 2013 RESULTS ARE IN!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE AND THE OTHER WINNERS!

Family NCAA Pool!!!!!

The time has come once again for the NCAA family pick 'me pool.  I have once again set us up on Yahoo!  You will have to use the same login information that you set up in the past.  Here is the league name and password:

League ID# - 95723
Password - boomer

You are allowed to fill out 5 brackets per login.  Each person is only allowed one but please sign you kids up for one and have them pick a bracket as well.  If you have any issues please let me know.  The bracket picking will close on Thursday morning at 10:00am MST.

Good Luck to all and let's try to get 100% participation!!!

Todd

AFRICA HERE I COME!

I can't ignore it any longer, This Thursday I will be boarding a plane with the rest of my pushy family to go to Tanzania.  Yes, you heard correctly, your sister, siter-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and all around nice person is actually going to Africa.  This is not to say I am going willingly. 

The conspiracy started when Mary was home in December.  She has another break from work and thought it would be a good idea if we all came to see her rather than her coming home.  I was more than willing to send Frank and the kids, but belittling, badgering, and intimidation finally won out and I agreed to accompany them.

So for 9 days and nights, I will be on "Safari" in the Serengeti!  I only ask for your prayers for my safe return!

Commissioner Todd:  I assume you will again set-up the NCAA family Pool, and let everyone know how to get entered.  Since I will not return (pray that I do, and if not hold every one of my family members responsible) until April 1, I hope you will keep those who are not as computer savy as me updated on the family blog.  I would hope in my honor, every one in the family will enter this year!

Good Luck to everyone in the Pool and Good Luck to Me!

Love to everyone!

Patti

 

Summer's on the Way!

It doesn't feel or look like it in MN, especially with the latest snowfalls the past 2 weeks, but spring is just around the corner which of course means starting to plan for summer.

My mom mentioned several of you were talking about making a trip to MN/WI for a cabin vacation. Send us your dates sooner rather than later so we can mark it down on our calendar. A trip to Target Field is also a highly recommended must if you haven't visited yet for a Twins game! As empty nesters, my parents have lots of room for you to crash at their place and I am sure would enjoy the company!

Just so you know, one weekend that my parents will not be available to go to the cabin is the weekend of July 27/28. But they can always join you during the week if that is the only weekend that works for you. The weekend of August 17th is also not available.

Other news

Remodel will fit to a T

• Article by: JANET MOORE , Star Tribune
• Updated: December 13, 2011 - 12:47 AM

As St. Paul's Ford plant prepares to close, its predecessor in Minneapolis, rebuilt as a business complex, is getting ready to open.

HOW IS THIS FOR A FULL MOON.

Taken by Anna last weekend at the cabin

UPDATE FROM PATTI

Thought I'd better post something here, just in case someone is out there and still reading it in their leisure time.

As summer is wrapping up quickly I thought I would post a few pictures, especially for the non-facebookers out there. I hope everyone is having a great summer & good luck with the start of the school year next week!

Summer storms

Crazy Minnesota weather is back in full swing after a rather calm start to our summer. On Monday night a storm with 80 to 90 mph winds took out several trees around our home. Fortunatly, our yard was untouched. Joe is benefiting from all the down trees though and has been staying busy all week removing them.

Parker Joseph Morey

Hi Everyone!
       We just got home from seeing our new Grandson. I must say he is as cute as his papa. Everyone is doing well and Lindsey and Mike are as proud as can be. He was born weighing in at 7lbs 12oz. and 21" long. Audrey took a few pictures so here is a couple and I'm sure there will be more to follow. Take Care and we miss you all!     Love Papa Morey!