Only A Stone's Throw Away: We're Gonna Party Like It's 1988

Brady's 20 year class reunion was this summer. We had such a blast. I really had a great time seeing all the old friends. We all went to high school together. I was a freshman when they were juniors so our class and their class partied together. Did I mention that all my friends dated the boys in that class? Way too funny. A few of us even ended up married.

On Thursday afternoon friends started to roll into town so we sat at our house and visited a while (and drank). Then the guys all went uptown and hung out (and drank). I stayed home. They got a ride home from Mrs Marum. I hear they made her get out of the car at 2 am in her PJ's so they could give her a hug. She was everyone's English teacher as well as Andy's mom. She is a super fun lady!

Friday we gathered again at our house during the day. It was nice to visit and let the kids play.

I haven't seen Mike Maldonado or Brendan Schwartz since they graduated so that was a highlight for me. Even better was finally meeting their wives. All Brady's friends wives are super nice.

We love the Kailey's (Kris & Guy). We used to see them more often when they lived in Billings but now they are in Bozeman. We have been trying to keep in touch since the reunion so maybe we'll get together at a Cat game this fall (although I would prefer the Griz!). Keevan and Kendra are the nicest kids. My kids are still talking about them

Brendan and Kari Schwartz live out in Oregon. They were a blast! I want to move to Oregon or maybe they would move closer! She and I really connected. She's a crafter too! I think she and I could do some major damage to our pocket books if we were together. Their kids didn't make the long trip but we look forward to meeting them.

Mike and Andrea Maldonado live in Omaha which is awesome since we will be going out there in a few days. My sister lives there now too so we will be able to visit them a little more frequently. Mike hasn't changed much at all since high school. Gosh I miss those days! Their kids were sweet too. My girls liked playing with them at the house.

Andy and Lisa Marum live in Salt Lake City and we usually get to see them at least once a year. Andy made sure we had plenty of mood music for the occasion. He burned several CD's with tons of 80's music. It was awesome. It really brought us back! Lisa is a peach. She is so sweet and unbelievably mellow!

Robbi & Todd Lucas now live in Orlando. They live the furthest from here now. They are doing great. Robbi and I have known each other since we were 5 years old. We grew up right next door to each other. Brooke, their oldest daughter, is so grown up. I can't believe she's almost graduated from high school. Makes me feel really old! Nick and Ellie are sweet kids. They were able to come play with our kids when we were at my mom's after the reunion. Nick is quite the little talker! He was sooo funny!

My sisters won't believe it but I really did have fun. I drank some but stayed pretty sober. I let Brady "ENJOY" the weekend. These are some pictures from Friday night at registration. Brendan was hilarious, he spent most of the evening by himself playing air guitar to 80's rock! So Brendan. I remeber that at all the parties in high school!

After this Brady and I, Kris and Guy and Keri and Brendan came back to our house and I made breakfast. I made scrambled eggs with ham and cheese in them and toasted bagels. Everyone said it was the best they'd ever eaten. I'm sure being drunk had nothing to do with it.

Brady was up early the next day and was quite the trooper. He went golfing hung over and actually made it through 18 holes. They finished just in time to come home, shower and head out for the banquet.