Merry Christmas 2009





Cole benching his new punching bag


Using the new gloves (OH MY What were we thinking!)

We got 2 sets of gloves & 2 mouth guards,
his grandparents got him 2 protective head gear!
At least that should minimize the damage, right?
LOL

Gabe received a new DSI for Christmas

Dylan received a new electric air soft rifle.



So Cute!!!

Our niece's Hannah and Samantha, Christmas Eve

Dylan was such a good sport. We played Curses
with Jason's family as teams and Jason & I were
to chicken to do the challenges, so Dylan did them.
We won the game! What an awesome young man
we have!

These boys and there airsoft guns.

Cousins Adam & Hannah and Aunt Kathy



Even little sis got in on the fun. She even went out and
shot it with the boys. You GO GIRL!

Maddiline & Dylan hanging out. Maddi is playing a game on the Xbox and is getting really good!
Maddiline had fun with her cousins she climbed all over Cole for hours. Cole was very patient with her.

Dylan and Maddiline playing
Jason Holding our niece Trinity (5mo)
YUMMY CAKE!!!!
Dylan Blowing out his candles 18 WTH!!!
Cole & Trinity
Dylan on his Birthday 18 years old!


I can't believe Dylan is 18 years old. He picked a coconut cream cake. We played hookie from school and work, it is out tradition for the kids' birthday, we went and saw Avatar and took him to lunch. Normally Jason can't get the day off, but he was able to this year. It was a lot of fun. We had cake and ice cream at home with the family and relaxed the rest of the night.
On Saturday we had all the family over. We really enjoy the kids family parties, we love to get together with our family and visit with everyone.
As teenagers all ways do, he got cash for his birthday. He bought a wireless controller that he has been wanting for a while.

Happy 18th Birthday Dylan!

We lost a member of the family this week and he will be missed. Picasso was the most mellow and gentle cat I have ever had. He loved to cuddle with the boys and he slept at mine and Jason's feet every night (it drove me NUTS) Dobie loved to chase him and they never warmed up to each other, or should I say Picasso never warmed up to him (Dobie love him and just wanted to play LOL). He loved to go outside and roll around on the ground. He always slept on his back, it was the funniest thing I had ever seen.
Thursday he went out and did the same thing he always did, rolled around on the ground and just hung out in the front yard. He sometimes liked laying in the road but ALWAYS moved when cars approached. We don't know if he feel asleep or wasn't paying attention or if someone else was not paying attention. But he was hit by a car and passed away. It has been a very hard week, but have comfort knowing he is some where better.
Picasso We love you & you will be missed.










Picasso 2006 - 2009

Anna Beautiful New mom

Calvin My wonderful lil bro & New papa


Gabe & Trinity Jade

Dylan & Trinity

Cole & Trinity

Uncle Jason



New papa Calvin is SO proud


Auntie Heather

My crazy Dylan....He is such a ham!

Gabe just hanging out.

We drove to Rock springs and saw the new baby, Trinity Jade is a very beautiful addition to our family.

Dylan's Big Day





















June 12 2009 Dylan Scott Katsilas was sworn in as a United States Soldier. He will be going to Basic training July 2 2010. He is now a member of the United States Army Future Soldiers Program. Pending his graduation from high school next year Dylan will be going to Fort Benning Georgia to be trained as an Infantry soldier. He will have a military graduation ceremony that family will be invited to attend; but we will not have that information until he is in Fort Benning next year as to the date.

This is what he swore to....

I, Dylan Scott Katsilas, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

It was very moving. Jason and I only found out the night before we could attend. I was able to get work off, but unfortunately Jason was not.

It is bitter sweet, he is growing up so fast. He will be 18 in about 6 months. I just can't believe 18 years have gone this fast. But Jason and I are so very proud of the man he is becoming. He has grown up to much in the past year. I see less and less of the boy and more and more of the man.
Except of course when he is teasing his brothers. LOL




















Chad, Dylan & Chet All Future United States Army Soldiers