Budding actor

Cameron's first grade class put on little skits in their classroom on Friday. His was called "Cinderella," and he played a police officer who pulled Cinderella over in her pumpkin for speeding.
After the plays, the group sang some songs, including "Loose Tooth," "Blue Bells," and counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's.
He's quite the budding actor - he practiced those lines until he really had them down!

Cameron as the police officer, talking to Cinderella. 

More from the play - Cameron is on the far right. 

Meow...

We got a new pussy cat, and her name is KC (short for Kitty Cat, of course). We adopted her from the shelter in Miles City. She is a white calico, about nine months old or so (since we don't know where she came, we don't know exactly how old she is).

She is very sweet and loveable, and has slotted into the family quite nicely. She loves to be where ever we are - very much a people cat!

KC looking tough as she gives a big yawn! 

Maia posing on her new bed with the kitty. 

Ella and KC. :) 

It's Maia's turn to bring snack to her kindergarten class, and she can't wait to show them what she's bringing! Hard to believe in a few weeks she'll be done with kindergarten already... 

New bikes - and a rodeo!

Our new house isn't our only cool new treat. We also got new bikes, and we have lots of fun riding them! About a week ago the local law enforcement held a bicycle rodeo, and we went along. We got fitted for free bicycle helmets, then we got our bikes inspected, and got licenses in case they get lost or stolen. After that, Cameron and Maia tried out the safety course. There were stop signs and yields and curves and intersections...lots of fun! They both had tons of fun and did a really good job.

Miss Ella in her new helmet. 

Cameron getting ready to try out the safety course. 

Maia riding her bike on the safety course at the Bike Rodeo. 

Our new house

Well, it was a LOOOONNNGGG first few weeks in our new town. We ended up having to stay in a hotel, because there weren't any houses or apartments available in town at all. It was cramped quarters, but they had a pool, so we made do. *wink*

Now we are in our new house (well, we have been for a couple of weeks), and we love it! We each have our own room, and we're going to decorate them just the way we like. We'll probably have it down by the end of the summer, we'll be sure to post pictures when we're done.

Love to everyone, we're doing well, just wanted to share some pictures with you.

Hugs,

Cameron, Maia and Ella

Playing at home - here we are playing piggy back with our cousin Kayden. Doesn't Cameron look tough and scary? Hope we don't fall! 

Maia and Ella playing in the new back yard - it's got lots of space to run and play! 

Cameron and Justin took a train trip out to the coast and back this weekend - Cam's first time on the train, he had a really great time. Even made some friends with the staff, and a little girl on the return trip. 

We had fun making quilts with the felt squares - just like the samples on the wall. 

Confluence Center

Saturday we took a little drive and went out to visit the Confluence center, a visitor's center that was built at the place where the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers come together.

They were unveiling a new monument to Lewis and Clark, and after we checked that out, we went inside and had a peek at the displays.

One of our favorites was a display of old quilts that was on display, because they had a hands on exhibit where we could make our own quilts out of little pieces of felt. We took a couple of photos so we could show everyone what fun we had.

In need of an update!

We know, it's been a month since we posted - and a busy month at that! Mom has some photos to post, but it may be a few weeks before we can get to that, because the chords, etc. needed to do that are in storage while we wait for our new house!

Well, we have moved to North Dakota, though we aren't really settled in just yet. We are in the process of getting into a new house, and in the meantime, we're staying in a hotel. It's a bit cramped, but it has a pool...we are certainly enjoying that!

Cameron and Maia are both going to a new school, which they like so far. They have both made lots of new friends, and are having fun learning all kinds of new things. Cameron says the best part is math, so that can't be bad!

Maia has changed from a full-time to a part-time kindergarten, but they seem to stuff lots of learning into that three hours a day, so she's still having fun and learning lots.

Ella is spending her days at home - we plan to look into a pre-school program in the next week, and this summer she will be testing to start kindergarten this fall.

More soon!

Reading Stars

Cameron is very excited to share that he has been moved up to the highest reading group in his class. He's progressing so fast - he can read about anything these days!

Maia got a special note home saying she has been doing great in reading, too, and is developing an interest in playing on the computer, which is new for her. She loves school, and is doing a great job.

Ella really enjoys picking out letters, and really likes to read stories to everyone. She knows some of her favorite books by heart, and reads others by the pictures. She'll be reading in no time now!