The first snow of the year...

Ok, it seems a little early, but we got the first snow of the year today, on October 5. Ella was bummed because her school was cancelled, but when the kids had early dismissal at two, she was happy for the time to play outside in the snow with them!

Ella shows off the snowball she made. 

Maia made snow angels...and beautiful ones at that. 

Cameron was having a great time, making snowballs, building a fort and just playing! 

Maia and Ella do a little digging. 

Ella, Cameron and Maia work hard on what started as a snowman and evolved into a fort. 

Kindergarten picnic

Well, the school year is coming to a close. Only three more days now. Today the kindergarten class went to the park for a special picnic. They had lots of fun, eating a sack lunch, playing on the playground equipment and walking to and from the park. Everyone is getting set to say their good-byes.

*sniffle*

She's almost a first grader!

Maia at the park during her kindergarten picnic. 

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.