"Red Riding Hood"

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house she goes.  Charlie was in his next play tonight with the Missoula Children's Theatre.  Auditions were Monday and rehearsals were all week with a performance tonight and one more tomorrow.  These children learned so fast and put on a great performance.  What a wonderful experience!

The Red Riding Hood Set

The Raccoon's!  Charlie is the third one in.

 Shaking tails!

 Another well done performance!  This mom has got to start scrap booking!  

 Getting fitted!

The wolves were Emma's favorite part.  That is all she talked about and a baby hood. :)

 Red Riding Hood Cast!  There were 34 kids.

"Wash, Wash, Wash your hands!"

The raccoon's stealing Red Riding Hood's Fruit basket.

"You can join our party tonight!"

Day trip to Silverwood

Cooper still had his free ticket to Silverwood that he received last year for completing so many hours of reading.  We thought we would take a day trip a couple weekends ago.  We had a great time an the weather was perfect!  Emma only wanted to go on two rides.  The boys were tall enough for roller coasters.  We can't believe how big they are getting!  Cooper even went on an upside down one with dad.

Emma did not have any interest going on this.  Nate and I were so excited both boys were tall enough and we didn't have to go on. :)

 All three kids loved the tree house!

 Charlie enjoyed going with this little girl!

 Emma looking back and ready to go.

Emma and Coop!

 Mom's favorite ride!  Would have taken Emma on, but she fell asleep.

 Emma's favorite ride!

Cooper, about to go on "Corkscrew!"  He loved it!


Until next year! :) 

First day of School!

Yesterday Charlie and Cooper started school!  Charlie started Kindergarten and Cooper started 2nd grade.  They are having a great time so far.  Emma asks about her brothers all day.  Enjoy the pictures:

Typical first day photo. :)

 Waiting at the bus stop!  Charlie was so excited to ride the bus this year with Cooper. 

 Mom did not have any tears until this part.  :)

School House Rock Live!

The last seven weeks Charlie has been rehearsing for, "School House Rock!"  Last year Charlie opened the show of "Alice and Wonderland."  This year he auditioned for, "School House Rock" and got the part of mini elvis.  He is adorable!  He wasn't sure he wanted to commit at the beginning, but the director talked him into it.  He started off with just one day a week and then we added a couple more days in and then he started going four days a week.  He loves it and has worked really hard!  Tonight was family and friends night and he brought tears to mine and Nate's eyes.  He was very nervous the first half.  The Civic Theatre was filled with people.  He did excellent the second half!  Tomorrow is opening night and there are three shows this week and then there will be three more shows next week.  Here are a few photos:

 Performing at Alive After Five in Clarkston!

Mic is all set up!

 Aunt Carol doing his make up.  Thank you Carol!  Yes, even the boys get to wear make up, otherwise you can't see them on stage as well.

Ready for the show!

Jean took this picture yesterday of rehearsal.  The TV set wasn't complete yet.  It looked great today!

 Charlie and Evie!

 Melting Pot! He is looking right at Evie in this picture!

Emma ready for the show! 

As for the rest of us, we have been super busy.  Cooper went to Boise for a week and had a great time!  We went to Yellowstone a few weeks ago with the Andrews!  It was a blast!  And Megan decided to take the EMT class being offered in town.  She has three classes left and will have completed almost 110 hours within the past couple of months. She has joined the Genesee Fire Department.  She has been on about four calls and is really enjoying it.  As for Nate, he is feeling like a single parent.  Only three classes left and then the studying really begins for practicals and the written exam. :)  She will be doing some training at Gritman in the ER in the coming weeks. Pictures to come of our summer trip, landing training, and more summer fun! We hope you all have had a wonderful summer!

Both Boys Advanced in Swimming Lessons Today!

Cooper and Charlie just finished up two weeks of swimming lessons.  Both moved up to Frog!  We are very proud of how hard they worked and how much they have learned.  Charlie is determined to keep up with his brother!  We went to Ferdinand's after to celebrate.  It was a nice treat at 10:40 this morning. :)

And now off to watch, "The Adventures of TinTin" in the park tonight!

Coop's ball season!

I am super late posting this.  Cooper moved up to pitching machine this year.  He did a really good job for it being his first time.  Not his favorite sport, he still enjoys soccer much more.  We are proud of him!

 So excited dad made it!

Fourth of July Fun

We slept in, went to the Johnson parade with friends, then surprised the kids by taking them to the Clarkston Aquatic Park.  We blindfolded Cooper and Charlie and they took them off when we got there.  We had four hours of fun!  Now back home to rest before fireworks.  We hope you all are enjoying your day.

 Ready for the parade to start!

 Emma had to run back and show dad all her candy!

 She laid out the towel all by herself and then laid down on it. Our bathing beauty!

Cooper was so excited that he was tall enough to go down the slides this year!

 We live just over this hill.  I had to take a picture on the way back into town. The canola field is beautiful!  We love living on the Palouse!

Happy Independence day everyone!