Weltner's 2008

12-25-08

Merry Christmas

We opened presents this morning. I think everyone got socks, under armour and fleece jackets. Sounds like a family getting ready to go skiing or snowboarding Dinner was our traditional Turkey and Ribs. Talked with Kyle while he was getting on the lift and trying out his new board.

Sharon and her tennis pals

12-13-08

Kyle arrived late Thursday. Friday we ran to Dick's and picked up some fleece sweats and snowboarding pants. I think our total bill was less than $50 which wasn't too bad. We had a nice steak dinner Friday evening. Kyle found a good deal on a Snowboard while surfing the net so he's got something a little better than the $30 board dad bought him. Today I dropped him off at DFW and its back to the mountains.

Brent had a basketball tournament and they did win a game by 30 or so against Farmersville where he scored a season high of ten. Brad finished finals on Friday and was going to Jackson MS for the weekend. He should be back by Monday or Tuesday.

SIMS Source Board will be finding the slopes soon as it arrives

 

12-2-08

Congratulations - Brad Weltner is the Treasurer of the PIKE house at Ole Miss

Following the footsteps of his grandfather (Ed Weltner) whom was the treasurer for SAE House at the KU in 1950 just a short time ago :-)

Brad Weltner at Pike Ole Miss

 

11-28-08

The Arrowhead Massacre- Jayhawks Win!

Brad taking care of his little brother	Sharon was so lucky to have Brad bring home his laundry
The Ole Miss gang .... Rebels are 8-4 ??? Cotton Bowl ?	Left Mario hits 3 ... lower 40 to 37 ... Bonus Photo

 

The Lawrence Massacre

Go Jayhawks & Always Remember... August 21st 1863

 

11-28-08

What a mellow Thanksgiving..

Steve, Brent & myself.. Brad decided to head to Austin to visit his old high school friends and go to the UT game.. Decided to wait to do Turkey until tomorrow- since Brad likes it, and Brent doesn't. Instead I spent time in the kitchen, making Pizza Bread & Monkey Bread(Brent's favorite)... Also opted for a chocolate cake instead of Pumpkin Pie...

Decided people eating, and enjoying what they are eating -outweighs tradition. Gorgeous weather here- ended up in the low 70's and so far we have not seen the predicted rain. Good for me to have mellow- as I had a steroid shot in my lower back on Tuesday, so laying low is what the doctor ordered anyway. Feeling a bit of the nausea side effects, and tired during the day. Of course that is probably because I'm not being active?! Just hope it did the trick! Steve and Brent had a little ping pong tournament during the day.

I'm not sure if Steve will edit this or not, but Brent did cinch the championship with only one loss to his dad... (PS I'm contesting his victory as I won the game we played when I played with the good paddle:-D. Brent won the others while I played with sandpaper)

Take this you little brat	What!!! .. that was in ... Brent cheats
Excellent Ping Pong form	Young grasshopper learning from master

We missed being in KC for Thanksgiving .... Ed the Photos were great!

11-23-08

Brad got home from Oxford on Friday. He went up to Sherman on Saturday to hang with Brett at Austin College. Doug and Anne paid a visit to Kyle and took him to lunch. Kyle completed training and opening day is this Wednesday. I drove to Houston this weekend with Brent for his Lacrosse tournament. They won 2 and lost 1.

Brent getting ready....at the LaQuinta parking lot

Brent and Will discuss tactics .... Brent plays defense

11-2-08

Brent is now officially 15. He originally got a CPU upgrade for his PC but that has already been returned. I offered him a sailboat ride but he didn't seem to think that was much of an idea. I'm sure he'll think of something he can get or do.

11-1-08

KU had the most points in the intrastate rivalry in a victory over the KSU pussy cats since 1947. We'll need to ask Pappa which team he thinks was better the 2008 or 1947 Jayhawks :-). OleMiss beat Auburn and they appear to be making a run for some bowl.

 

10-26-08

Pappa wanted to buy Kyle some winter working boots for his job at the lifts! So we hopped into the car to head to REI in Plano ... then drove to Dick's in Frisco ... then to REI's in Dallas .... After $6 in tolls roughly 80 miles in the car and 3 hours later we had the perfect pair!

Thanks Pappa! Kyle will appreciate them!

 

10-25-08

Thursday SueSue and Pappa got in town and went with us to Brent's Football. We won the game by two touchdowns. Brent was QB for several series and had a 45 yard pass to the one yard line, however there was only a minute left and coach had him take a knee. We all yelled and jeered at our head coach demanding his immediate resignation or termination !!!

Friday SueSue and Pappa went for a short ride a cross town (about an hour :-)) to see Charlotte and her new house in Ft Worth. Then they drove to University Park for dinner with Brittany. I met up with them Friday afternoon. OK it was evening by the time I made it .... traffic can be a little rough on a Friday afternoon in Dallas. Sorry about being 45 minutes late. Dinner was great and the price was even better! Thanks Pappa!!!!

Saturday was game day for Brent's Lacrosse Team and Loser Day for the Jayhawks. Brent's team won one and loss the second. As previously mentioned Brent's officially moved from JV to Varsity and has settled in as defender.


The man standing tall ......... getting mauled by his fans!

Pappa doesn't think it looks that hard! maybe a KC over 80's league?......... The freshman prodigy basking in the glory

 

10-19-08

Sharon's up in Tulsa for a friend's 50th Birthday. Yesterday I completed the banister on my walkway to the man cave. Later Brent and I watched the Jayhawks with an anticipated loss to OU. The good news is Missouri lost so KU is still in first for the B12-N with a decent shot at playing them for a birth in the B12 title game giving KU an outside chance of making back-to-back BSC bowls.

Brent decided to move over to defender and is now playing some on Varsity Lacrosse team. His freshman football team got a win last week! He's still playing a little QB but most of his time comes from the other side of the ball as Linebacker. Brad's been busy with midterm's and formal rush. During rush he ran into Crosby Butler from our old neighborhood in Frisco. Kyle's getting ready for his career as a lift operator.

Brent and his morning pancakes ...... Brent at his Varsity Lacrosse tournament

10-20-08

Turning '50'- or at least celebrating a friend turning '50' is a blast!! I spent the weekend outside of Tulsa (by about 45 minutes). Our good friends/ole Frisco neighbors moved to Oklahoma a few years ago. They purchased a 'lake house' but did a total remodel on it. What incredible views they have!! And they did an awesome job on the remodeling! The girls weekend started on Friday afternoon (we arrived about 3:00)... Had an awesome evening of visiting, dinner, etc ...Saturday was a blast-started with going in town for a few 'staples', then an afternoon on the lake... Weather couldn't have been better!

My favorite photos from the weekend::

Anne Hunter with her walker ......... view from the back of Robbie and Lisa's porch!

Men get to stand ......... Sharon relaxing

 

10-19-08

Sharon's up in Tulsa for a friend's 50th Birthday. Yesterday I completed the banister on my walkway to the man cave. Later Brent and I watched the Jayhawks with an anticipated loss to OU. The good news is Missouri lost so KU is still in first for the B12-N with a decent shot at playing them for a birth in the B12 title game giving KU an outside chance of making back-to-back BSC bowls.

Brent decided to move over to defender and is now playing some on Varsity Lacrosse team. His freshman football team got a win last week! He's still playing a little QB but most of his time comes from the other side of the ball as Linebacker. Brad's been busy with midterm's and formal rush. During rush he ran into Crosby Butler from our old neighborhood in Frisco. Kyle's getting ready for his career in Colorado as a lift operator.

Brent and his morning pancakes ...... Brent at his Varsity Lacrosse tournament

9-27-08

Some of you may have been wondering whether Brad had been using his camera. Well yes he has see the link ----> Ole Miss showing the Preacher

Hotty Toddy - Ole Miss 31 Florida 30 .... big day for Brad in more ways than one.

Brad went with one of his PIKE brothers John Croce and fell 15,000'.

John Croce and Brad before ...... ready to go in their jump suit

Brad jumping out .... hey aren't you suppose to go feet first?

Back to earth .... and he survived!

9-10-08

Happy Birthday DAD!

9-8-08

Today we started out with a road trip through Red Cliff and up to a stream underneath Homestead Lake. There we had lunch and it was time to go jeeping. The willing soles for the Jeep tour were SueSue, Pappa, Steve with Doug the tour guide. We went up and up and up the jeep trail named McAllisters Gulch Road (I'm not sure I would call it a road) to the top of Hornsilver Mountain. Then Doug our reliable tour guide decided there would be an easy way down NOT! He was suppose to find some nice little cutoff instead we climbed to the top of Resolution Mountain where the road ended at a cliff and the only way back the same radical hill we had just scaled. We made it back to the bouncy jeep trail and finally back out to the paved roads.

Doug Fly Fishing our stream...... the girls at our lunch spot

The group photo at our picnic site ... We took a long Jeep ride to the top see tour guide Doug w/ Sue & Ed

Steve making a call from the top..... look who's taller!

9-7-08

The Fishing Expedition down the Colorado River. Doug had his regular fishing guide Ed and his partner Barry from Allentown PA. We (Doug, Russ, Steve and Dad) hit the river around 10:00 AM and finished around 3:00 PM. It was wonderful and is it should be Pappa Weltner scored the most fish. We primarily scored brown trout with a few rainbows.

Starting out from L to R Steve - Doug - Russ - Ed ...... Barry the guide with Steve and Ed

Doug Fly Fishing with Russ in the back ... One of Ed's many catches of the day!

Steve showing some casting skills ..... while Pappa shows off his catching skills

Little lunch and relaxation .... while Ed explains another fishing story

Steve demonstrates that its not always about the size of the fish .... final photo at the end of a wonderful trip!

9-6-08

Some photo's from Vail Colorado celebrating Pappa's 80th Birthday.

Photo's after lunch in Vail

Standing Sue - Anne - Steve - Amber Sitting Doug - Ed - Russ - Karen

9-1-08

We had a marvelous time in Oxford. We left McKinney around 4:30 AM Saturday and arrived by lunch. Got to the grove about 2:00 and mainly hung with/at Austin's family tent. Headed to the game and watched the Rebel's dismantle Memphis. After the game we got a tour of both the Sigma Chi & Pike house. Our hotel (Day's Inn) was in Batesville. Sunday morning made a trip with Brad to Office Depot for a computer desk and of course the joy assembly of it. We left Oxford about 3:00 pm arriving back in McKinney around 10:00 PM.

Brent and his buddy Drake .... Brad's Kitchen with Austin and Tripp (roomies)

Brad Kitchen and Family room

Drake and Bent getting some chicken at Abner's

Brad in his Bedroom with computer desk ... The roomies R to L Austin - Tripp - Brad

Drake some beauty sleep .... Brent and Drake at the Game

1st and 10 OLEMISS ..... Time to celebrate the big win down the street from Brad's

 

 

8-30-08

Brent and Dad are heading to Oxford to see Brad and watch OleMiss play Memphis. We'll post the photo's on Monday. Go Rebels

8-25-08

Brent's first day at McKinney High!

Brent riding to McKinney High ... walking in for his classes

 

8-17-08

Sharon and Brent got back an hour late on Friday. They seemed to have a great time as always in HH. Brent has decided to go for another year of football and starts practice on Monday as a Freshman at McKinney High. Kyle has his friend Paul Palagans from Boise Idaho staying over. Brad seems to be doing well in Oxford and I think starts school in another week.

Photo's below of Brent and Sharon's trip to Hilton Head.

 

8-11-08

Happy Birthday to Sharon she's XX old ... and don't forget my birthday is coming up on the 26th :-)

8-9-08

Sharon and Brent are in Hilton Head for the week. See Rich's website for the latest photo's. Brad's in Oxford, leaving Kyle and I in McKinney. We went to see Batman. Great movie but be prepared to be there as its a 21/2 hours long. All should be proud as I stayed awake for the entire movie.

Picked up the Altima from the dealership where they took care of a recall and I had them change the oil. Dealership wanted to replace the front break pads for $275. Sounded like too much so Kyle and I took it over to the new Just Brakes franchise in McKinney. Over the phone the quoted $90 with a lifetime warranty. Dropped it off around 12:00 they called back by 3:00 telling me too pick it up but that they didn't see the need to change the pads. Saved me a few bucks. I'm having them check out Sharon's Murano.

 

7/28/2008

100!! I like that number much better on US Currency, Brent’s school work, Brad’s school work, etc!..... But our thermometer is stuck on it, and even a few degrees higher. Yuk it is warm/hot and muggy here!!

We had a surprise visit from Kyle ‘baby’ Niehaus!  Kyle is one of Brent’s longtime friends from Frisco that moved to Colorado a few years ago. The boys had a great few days re-catching up on each others lives.  We did the ole standby LaHacienda- our favorite Mexican restaurant!! 

Then, since we live in a uniquely small world…. Steve went to Las Vegas for a trade show/work.  And guess who he runs into?  Yep- Rick Daley!  Now, what is wrong with this picture is that Angie & I were home with the kids and darn that would’ve been a fun get-a-way!! Other than that, we spend time wiping the sweat out of our eyes.  I’m looking forward to my trip to Hilton Head in a few weeks.

 

Brent rides on Horse

6-19-08

Pappa and SueSue picked up Kyle Owens and Brent from camp today and sounds like they had a great time. According to Pappa he has big plans for the boys this weekend including visiting the various art museums certainly keeping them well entertained until they return home.

What's the difference in a year - I'll help ... a NC Trophy ... Brent's a little longer in height & shorter in hair!

Nice mohawk dude ... I'll be Coach Self was impressed!

Danny Manning works on the coaching staff with Kyle and Brent doing a drill.

SueSue and the boys along with Pappa's new car.

6-18-08

Do you remember your first car? I do it was a big day! I remember Russ getting the Korean War Willy's Jeep in a neat shade of Green. Wonderful practical investment by Ed which only required hand made parts. Doug and I shared the white Jeep until he bought Dad's olds 88. Brad got the Intrepid later to be replaced by the Mustang. Today was a big day for Kyle with a new, well new for him, 2001 Ford Taurus. Every teenager wants one of these four door vehicles in hot white. All the fun aside it's in excellent exterior condition and with some care he'll keep it that way!

Sharon and Kyle picked up the car this afternoon at Bankston Ford. Clean with full tank of gas and a nice set of tires.

6-17-08

This weekend drove up to KC and dropped Brent off for Bill Self's Basketball Camp. We visited KC first with dinner at Uncle Doug's. Russ, Karen and Britney were there as well as Doug, Anne, Emilee and Abby. We stayed at Mom and Dad's Saturday night before driving up to Lawrence on Sunday morning. Brent recruited a few friends including Kyle Owens who rode up with us and flies back with Brent. Sunday we arrived in Lawrence around 11:00 AM meet up with Megan for lunch at Jefferson's on Massachusetts for lunch. Quinn Murray and his dad Craig flew in at the last minute from Dallas to meet up and got to Bill's camp. I started the 8 hour drive (500 miles) back to McKinney around 3 PM and arrived home at 11:30. Driving back listened to the US open updates and the live Boston & LA game for my company and enjoyment.

Brent with Kyle Owens pay tribute to Weltner Park in Prairie Village KS. Brent and Kyle in the parking lot of Allen Field house.

Another photo in the parking lot of Allen Field house with friend Quinn Murray of McKinney TX

Brent, Kyle and Quinn getting some autographs of the KU Baller's. Brent with KU's big man Cole Aldrich

6-11-08

Wow, it is really hard to believe that Brent is done with middle school and will be a Freshman in High School?  It seems like yesterday that Bradley was there, and now he’s going to be a Junior at Ole Miss!?!  How time flies when we are all having fun!

We are off to a busy start!  Bradley is in Austin/TX living with some friends and he just got a job at a country club (was home this weekend, getting clothes & shoes).  He has another interview this afternoon for some extra spending $$.  Working 2 jobs will be good for him!

Brent left this morning for church camp, will get home late, late Thursday evening and leave early,early Saturday morning for KU Basketball Camp!  He has 2 McKinney friends going with him this year- and I think the ‘dads’ are as excited as the kids to meet the National Champs!

Kyle is hanging in there, working for an electrician (my friends husband) as needed.  Good money, hard work! Kyle and Steve are looking for a car and hopefully can find a bargain. Steve is still working on his web stuff and I’m just waiting for the flood gates to open.  I have 3 out of town buyers that have homes on the market-but can’t do anything until their homes sell first.  I’m working with a big buyer ($800k+) but they are not in a rush, and we are searching for ‘the’ home.

My listings seem to just sit right now, hopefully something will happen soon- as it has been a long, long time since I’ve had this much idle time?!  Good for the tennis game, but not helping the home front much! We’ve been so lucky to have Rick & Ken come thru on business!  How awesome for me to get to see my family!  Doug came thru recently too- and Steve got to visit with him, and will see most of the KC crew this weekend! I’m trying not to blink my eyes, as I just know that when I open them summer will be gone!

6-5-08

Happy Birthday Kyle 18 years!

5-17-08

Brad's home and officially a Junior at Ole Miss in Accounting. Congratulations to him! I got back from my business trip to Scottsdale AZ and Orange County CA. Gave three presentations while struggling with a sore throat .... must have sounded like a frog. I've never really struggled with allergies but something got me when in Phoenix which is where I thought they sent folks to get better. According to a native those days are over as all the transplants brought with them their favorite pollen producing plants.

My new Hobby seems to have worked well ... got an associates Lawn Care Dallas rankings in Google to number #1 hit in Google for the words "lawn weed rockwall" and in the top 10 for "lawn weed dallas". If only I could get Sharon's Real Estate Agent McKinney in a top 10. It would help if any family members web site's would make sure the link to Sharon's web site. Please do this on the main index page as follows Real Estate Agent McKinney with hyperlink to URL:

http://www.real-estate-agent-mckinney.com
Real Estate Agent McKinney

and or add

http://www.abodefinder.net
Real Estate Agent Collin County

Please let me know if anyone has any friends or interest in a little work on their web sites .... specifically if they care to get ranked in Google and Search Engine Optimization. It can be done :-)

5-9-08

Amazing how once the state mandated tests are finished, they celebrate the end of the year almost a month early!? Friday night was Brent's 'graduation ceremony'... Dance after.. He was quite stylin' with the bow-tie... Friday school day was 'survivor' format with games and competitions all day. Brent was one of the team leaders, and hearsay from other mom's he had his team psyched and they had a blast (from warm up stretches to winning the games).

Bradley is officially done with his Sophomore year at Ole Miss!!! We are anxiously awaiting his arrival back to McKinney- but don't know how long he will be staying.

My first quarter was awesome, and the financing problems have really had an impact on our market. I have quite a bit of pending business, and even had a great sale almost under contract last week- when the builder actually had to pull out? Just going to be a weird year ??!

Steve's web business has all off work hours preoccupied. He is really enjoying the challenge- and seeing positive results (and pretty quick too!)..

Too all our family Mom's- Happy Mother's Day!! To Diane and SueSue- thanks for being 'you' and being an awesome Mom for me!!

Love to everyone! Sharon

Brent's Graduation below

4-28-08

Another cool photo with Brent and Steve during the Mario Miracle ...larger Mario Photo click here!

Anne got this one a few days ago from a friend who wanted to share ... who is Abby lower left where is Emilee Weltner and rest of her sister's?

 

4/25/08

Click for Sharon's Relay for Life

Brent likes Lacrosse