Birthday bash

Brody's birthday party (a friend from Little Big Minds).  These are Selah's pals, Anya and Dylan.

I saw the side of the birthday boy's head for about two seconds.  There were about 40 kids at this birthday party, running like squirrels and bouncing like jelly beans.

Little bug Charis brought pizza over

Happy (about visiting MN soon!)

Lynx Lake day trip

Grampa Ron

Very sadly, Casson's dad, "Grampa Ron" passed away on Tuesday.  He had melanoma.  He called us this past July.  It had been quite a while since we'd seen him or heard from him.  Selah and Petros finally got to meet him.  Selah and he became pen pals for the past two months.  Ron was a Vietnam vet.  He loved gardening (he had three huge gardens which he ate almost exclusively from).  He rode horses, caught catfish, raised puppies and kept bees for honey (without hardly ever being stung).  He knew how to propagate almost any plant.  He said of himself that he could never throw anything away.  He had all kinds of stuffed animals and funny characters around his house.  There will be a memorial for him in Texas in November.

Fun Times

This rock'n'roll movie is for a limited time only.  (I heard the music on and this is what I found happening in the kitchen.)

Also, Selah and Pete put in an appearance at Simeon's blog: Snug Travels (You Don't Have To Bring the Kitchen Sink).

 

Selah (commenting spontaneously about preschool):  The best part about school is... the learning.

Lisa (to Casson): Speaking of shots, did you make those Dr. appointments yet?
Selah: Speaking of doctors, do you have any shots at home?

Sara and Steven's wedding

Pete laughing with Nadine

The flower girls hanging out in the dressing room: Selah, Rachel, Charis

Some of the wedding guests: Elihu, Petros, Simeon;
and look how nicely Selah threw those flower petals down

Pete

Petros had a great Dr. appointment yesterday.  Weighed in at 12 lbs 4 oz.

Date night for Selah and her dad.  They went to St. Francis' and then watched Kipper.

Selah started preschool today at Little Big Minds Preschool.

 

 

A lot to smile about

Prescott sunset

The Shapiro's

First camping experience went well

Uncle Blair and Chapman and Chandler come to AZ with Granny and Grandpa

Looking for ice cream

Chapman and Selah, tree climbers...Selah follows Chapman anywhere and everywhere.

Don't call me pig, or pink pig either

Chap in Sedona

Chapman wanted nothing more than to climb on rocks

Bright Angel trail

GC sunset

Exploring Sunset Crater lava flow

the ruins of Wukoki - Wupatki Nat'l Monument

Happiest grandparents who just love to hold Pete

Taking field notes out at Priest Draw

Priest Draw climbing area

Started really smiling consistently

Still has moments of seriousness

Dressed fine

Napping in Prescott

Lynx creek bridge

Rainy play with Madison.

4th of July - partying with Simeon

Imaginary friend

Selah, running circles around the chair: Have you seen my friend Buddy?
Casson: What does he look like?
Selah (still running): Round face, feet like these (pointing to her doll's) and he doesn't walk, he only runs.  He's sick because he doesn't want to get married. He never wants to get married. He only wants to run and have fun.  His sister is making him get married.  His sister is Leah.  Come on Buddy. (still running, but now apparently chasing "Buddy")  You just want to have fun, don't you?