School is for the birds...

Coleman had summer school. It was the 'Bridge Program' where students had a week of school to get use to the switching of classes and using lockers and all the fun stuff that middle schoolers do. 

Since Zach and Coleman were gone for the weekend they weren't able to participate in the Missoula Children's play like they usually do. For some reason Ben didn't want to. So this year only Oliver was in the play. It was 'Blackbeard The Pirate'. Oliver was a Parrot. 

Everyone is still in love with the baby. He is such a happy boy.

He will always smile if you make eye contact with him. He melts hearts everywhere we go.
   

 Oliver came in to the bedroom one night and saw that Luke was in his grey thermal PJs. Oliver then ran to his closet and searched for his so he could match his brother.

  Sweet boys. 

 One day Ben hit Coleman and got in trouble. I asked him to write Coleman a 'sorry note'. On it he drew a comic of him hitting Coleman. (Not quite heartfelt- but pretty humorous)

A dear friend and resident of a community I manage, Jim Cheshier passed away. He has been like a grandfather to my kids. Always at their plays, pre school graduations, baptisms, etc. 

We are really going to miss him. I had a memorial service for him. 

Scouting..

We are for sure a scouting family. It usually takes up 2-3 nights a week of our time and a few Saturdays a month as well. But I am thankful for the time it gives us with our kids and for the lessons that they learn.
Its been a hard week for me with all the usual work and running around. However this week I had added to that the sadness of a good friend passing away and planning his funeral. On a particularly hard day I had sat down to feed the baby right before pack meeting and Oliver went to throw something away. He told me the trash was full. I asked him to just push it down a little for me. So then he asks.."Mom, can I take out the trash?"

I almost teared up. Thank goodness these boys are taught to "Do a good turn daily"

Dave always goes all out for pack meetings. This time we made boats out of pool noodles for the rain gutter regalia. And the boys all "fished" for their awards. Im so thankful to have an awesome husband, and amazing scout leader and dedicated father all in one.

Also, since Coleman turned 11- he is officially a Boy Scout.

Dave is the 11 Year old scout leader. Dave wore his uniform and made Coleman wear his uniform even though they just had scouts at home.