The COUSINS!!

At the end of our summer we were lucky to have Melissa and Chip here for a month before they moved to Germany. Connor is now 4 and Quinn was, at the time of their visit8 months old! Most of our time together was spent at the lake. In these pics Connor and Lillian were dancing for our entertainment and Quinn gave a smile. We cherish our time spend together and look forward to seeing them again. Next time I'm pretty sure Lillian will be the smallest but second oldest of all of them!! The time flew by.

Lillian's Entry

I had uploaded pics onto the computer and laughed at these. I'm not sure if Lillian took of her self or if she had help. But I thought it was cute to see the puzzle pieces and thought I'd share. You never know what might pop up on our camera with them around!!

Missoula Children's Theater

Madeline tried out for the Missoula Children's Theater this summer as it traveled through Columbus. She was cast as a pelican in "Treasure Island". She had a blast and knew several kids that were in the play with her. They did casting call on Monday and practiced all week with two performances on Saturday. She enjoyed the experience and is ready to try again next year. Grandpa and Grandma Hudnall, Don and Gaylene, John and Martha were all present to watch the show.

First Piano Judging

The weekend after fair Madeline attended and took part in the Omaha Music Olympics. She worked really hard on her two pieces. Madeline was very nervous but it helped her to know that she would only play for the judge and not a whole audience of people. A week and half before the competition she hurt her wrist falling off of some monkey bars and we thought she may not be able to finish learning/polishing her pieces but she pulled it together and made it.

Before she played. She was very excited.

Recieving her award. After played she thought she would receive a medal. The award bronze and silver medals trophies and trophies with an award of distinction. So when we heard them announce her placing of a trophy she was elated.

All smiles.

Favorite Flowers

YES!!! For some reason the rabbits left my flowers alone and I got to see some that I hadn't seen bloom before.

My favorite rose.

First Fair Entry

A week after we returned from Yellowstone Madeline entered her first project as a Clover Kid (kids younger than 8 as of Jan 1). Madeline has enjoyed getting to know kids in her club, the Clever Clovers. Due to the fact that we had been running nonstop all summer we felt cookies was just the right pace for this year:). No all night sewing feats for me yet:). She made the cookies with her friend and fellow Clover Kid, Liza. She came home with a participation ribbon ( what all Clover Kid entries receive).

New Addition at the Lake

WE HAVE ELECTRICITY!!! The lake as know it has changed forever!!! I thought it was cool to have warm shower a couple years ago. Now....let me say it again ELECTRICITY, microwave, air compressors and air conditioning and last but certainly not least....Flamingo tiki lights!! Pat's favorite addition. Life is good. Who knows what else this group will add!!! This was Madeline's pseudo birthday party. She had wanted a party at the lake so we told her we would have on this summer. Unfortunately the rest of the pics were lost:(