Plans...for those of us coming from Colorado

Woohoo...we are all very excited about the quickly approaching family gathering. We can't wait to see everyone and enjoy some nice relaxing days while drinking a cold one!! :)

Jake and Scott will be arriving early the morning of Tuesday, July 29th. They will need for someone to pick them up at the airport and drive them to the cabin. If this is going to be a problem we need to know asap so we can get another rental car booked. Jon and I will be arriving mid-day on Wednesday, July 30th. We will be picking up a rental car and waiting for JJ to arrive (he doesn't get in until 10pm) as well as Cassie and Nick. We are planning on driving to the cabin that night so we can have several full days to enjoy family and fun. We will then be leaving on Sunday (mid-day) to drive back and catch our flights home. Jake and Scott fly back on Monday.

Quick question...what is it going to take to convince all of you non-confirmed parties to attend? We are ok with bribery just let us know what it is that you need! :) Seriously we hope to see everyone there! Also...great news...I just exchanged text messages with Lee and he informed me that he and Shantelle are planning to attend they are just not sure the exact dates yet!

Lots of love,
Kelli

Morey Camp Run-A-Muck (UPDATED 6-30-2008)

The Morey family reunion is just a little over a month away!

Below is the current list of confirmed attendees. If this has changed let us know:)

Also, it would be helpful to get a general idea of when people are arriving/leaving so we have an idea as time nears for meals and sleeping accommodations. Feel free to email us at MJAJ6@aol.com or post a comment on this blog.

Todd- this should be your lucky year for bear sightings! We have seen bear every weekend for the past 3 trips. However, none thus far have been seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, we'll keep looking!

Confirmed:
Kathy, Pat, Tina, (Craig?), Todd, Trista, Trae

Mary, Dale

Jake, Scott, Kelli, JJ, Jon

Susan, Kevin, Suzanna, Abigail, Hillary, Cassie, Nick, Jerrett, Roger

Pat, Frank, Joe, John, Anna, Mary

Terry, Audrey, Brian, Robbie


Will Be Missed:
Laura, Brian, Kaden
Traci
Christy, Cody, Matthew, Kate
Landon
Lisa, Regan, Kyle, Braxton, Payton, Lee, Shantelle
Mike, Lindsey, Cadence

I think that is everyone! If anyone was missed, let us know:)

- The Dutkes

Got Him Working!!

Here is a picture of Trae at my shop sitting on one of the mowers that we use. It looks like he's ready to start working and it also looks like he gets just about as much use out of it as I do. This is also one of the very few times you will see him without a smile.

Have a Great Weekend!!!

HAS SUMMER ARRIVED??

Hi everyone....

I decided I needed to share some recent pictures. Here in Colorado we are a little confused on it Summer has really arrived yet or not. On our first camping trip to Wyoming we woke up on Saturday morning to just under a foot of snow. We also ventured to Wyoming over Memorial Weekend and the weather was far from perfect. With the cold weather we haven't done any wakeboarding yet with the exception of JJ and one of his friends. The fishing as been great...the best we have seen in years.

Also to keep everyone in the loop Jon is now officially a resident of Colorado. His first day at his new job is today. He is renting an apartment in Greeley, CO which is about an hour and 15 minutes from Parker.

We hope to see everyone at the Dutke's cabin. Remember...no excuses will be excepted other than being too pregnant to travel. (We will miss you Laura, Brian, Caden and new baby to be)

Love to all from Colorado!

Kelli

Morey-Camp Run-A-Muck

I just thought I would show everyone the response I got from the GANG when I was telling them what their grandma does at the camp. I still haven't convinced them that they need to see it in person but I'll keep trying. Any help would be appreciated.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone there. I would apreciate it if the pontoon was sea ready by the time I get there because it might not be by the time I leave. Everyone take care.

"POSTED BY" Terry

Mother's Day Weekend

Here are a few photos I thought I would share. For mother's day (the day before the last day of my internship) everyone visited the zoo and got to meet the animals. The picture of the boys are on a different camera so I'll upload those later. I told Mary, John and Joe that they are in charge of planning next year's mothers day - we'll have to see if they can top this:) I hope everyone is doing well! I am looking forward to summer now that finals are over and all I have left is senior week events before graduation next weekend.











-- Posted by Anna

Make a Memory @ Morey-Camp Run-a-Muck!

I thought it is time that everyone start declaring their intention of attending the Family Reunion. I need the stress of planning.

Some early returns, indicate: Cassie & Nick, Susan & Kevin +3, Cheryl, Jerrett & Arron, Jake, Scott, Kelli, JJ, & Jon, Terry & Audrey, Robbie & Brian, Mary & Dale, Lisa, Regan +3, Kathy & Pat, Todd, Trista & Trae, Tina & Craig, Pat & Frank, Mary, John, Anna & Joe

I know plans change and I may have missed someone who replied, but if we could get an idea of the numbers, it would help.

If anyone has good idea's on how to handle meals, let's start the discussion. I can buy all of the food, if you tell me what items are needed. We have a good assortment and sizes of life Jackets for kids and most adults (and have access to Ricks).

Love to everyone!

Patti

9 Months and On the Go!!!

Well, here are some new pictures of Trae who turned 9 months old last Saturday. He has been army crawling for quite some time, but just recently starting crawling. He only goes a couple of feet and then plops back down to his army crawl, but he seems to be getting better at it. It seems that every day we have to put something else up higher because he gets into it. Trae has always loved bathtime and most recently loves the swimming pool. Trista works wednesday nights at the Comfort Inn (so if you need a cheap room she can get it), so Trae and I make our weekly trip up there to swim. School is winding down for Trista and she is currently getting things ready for prom. My busy season is just about to begin, but if we don't get any moisture i may not have to worry much. We hope everyone is enjoying spring and looking forward to summer. We can't wait to see everyone at the lake in August. We might have to celebrate a litte more that weekend being someone I know will be turning 30 the following weekend. Take care and Have a Great Weekend!!!


This is Trae's famous "O" face. He does it a lot even though he's not sure what he's "O"ing at.

Hello Everyone!!!

Trae at the Comfort Inn in his new boat. This is about the only boat we can afford!!!

Trae and his cousin Rylan in Aberdeen, SD last weekend. This was his first bike ride and seemed to enjoy it. . . after the first 15 seconds that is!!!

Trae and his first swing on the swingset. Just like his cousing Kaden, he loved it!!!!

Trae and his uncle Mitchell (Trista's brother), we are not sure what was said.

Trae playing with Rylan's floor puzzle. He was more interested in how it tasted rather than putting it together.

Just reading the manual for my new ride!!!

Playing with my new Tonka trunk that Grandma and Grandpa gave me for Easter!!!

Cabin Update

Just wanted to give you an update on how the cabin is looking.
Happy Easter to everyone!

New Family Member

Just had to let everyone know that the Silver's now have a new family member. He is an adorable little baby who cries, sleeps, poop's and eats. :) His name is Bear and we got him on Sunday. He is an Australian Shepherd. We love him lots and think he is pretty darn cute so I just had to share.

Happy Easter Everyone!
Love,
Kelli

We Found Him!!!!

After many hours of searching, we have found proof that the Easter Bunny is near. He was last seen at Target in Bismarck, wandering the isles mumbling, "Dadada, tatatata, dadada". I believe that is rabbit for "Feed me soon". Be prepared for him to visit a home near you soon.

Have a Great Easter Weekend!!!!

Todd, Trista, and The Easter Bunny

Are You Kidding Me?!?!?

This is Trae's reaction when I recently told him that our next president of the United States could possibly be a Black man or a Woman.

Have a Great Week!!!!

--Posted by Todd

Back From Europe

Hey All,

Decided I hadn't posted anything in forever so I had better jump on the band wagon. Unfortunately I don't have any cute baby pictures to post (sorry mom) so I would have to update everyone on our vacation to Europe. JJ and I left on February 12th and came home on the 24th. We had an amazing time and got to see so much. Unbelievably the weather was beautiful and not too cold. We got very lucky!

We flew into London stayed there for a day and a half. We then took a train to Liverpool. JJ was very excited about this stop due to being a huge Beattles fan. Liverpool was a great city and we really enjoyed ourselves as well and all of the Beattles history. We were there one night and the following day and then the following evening we flew to Amsterdam, Netherlands. We spent two night and one full day. Wow what a crazy city. We also spent a day traveling around to all of the spots our family used to spend time in when we lived there. I really enjoyed strolling down memory lane and having the opportunity to share all of that with JJ. We then drove to Brugge, Belgium. What a beautiful town. One night we stayed in a B&B and the next night in a Castle...so fun to feel like royalty. From there we drove to Brussels, Belgium and had enough time to check out the beautiful St. Michael Cathedral before having to catch our train to Paris. I was a little leary for France given the world standings but was surprised with our well we were treated. We spent 2 full days checking out the sites and an additional day doing a day trip to Normandy (D-day beaches). Wow what an amazing thing to see. So moving and unbelieveable. They have built a beautiful visitor center there as well as the American Cemetary. Really puts everything in perspective and thankful for all of our armed forces. Lastly we took the chunnel back to London and spent another day there before catching our flight home.

I am currently putting together a scrapbook and JJ has created a DVD of our pictures with music, subtitles etc. We will plan to bring both with us to the cabin this summer for those of you who are interested. Until then I have attached a couple of pictures we thought you might enjoy.

We hope everyone is well. Keep pictures of all of those beautiful great grand children coming!

All my love,

Kelli xoxoxox

Happy Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

I know better then to say the age, but if you're curious you can use the date provided on the right hand side of the page and do the math:)

*Word from the lake: the countertop is in and the stove, sink, dishwasher etc. installed! The cabin is at last becoming fully usable and is ready for visitors!
(pictures to follow on Sunday)

I took this yesterday and thought I would share it. Here's who I get to play with every day and get academic credit... I told John he chose the wrong major in college.



-- Posted By Anna