Scenes of September

OK, so we are a little behind here with our posting.  Life is just so crazy & is moving at full speed.  Plus, without living in Europe, we just don’t pull out the camera quite as often.  So here is a bit of an overview of the month.

School started for both girls.  Sophia back in uniform, and Lexa going down the street for preschool 3 days a week.  She LOVES it!!

The sun finally came out & we were able to enjoy the summer!!

Sophia & Troy went to camp Orkila for an Indian Princess weekend, and the school had the first fundraiser of the year – Jogathon – with Sophia’s class winning first prize for costumes!  They were the Dashing Disciples – Sophia was Mad Star Mary!

And Lexa met the fire fighters from the local fire house! 

Camp Orkila

Sophia & Troy spent the weekend at the YMCA Camp Orkila with many of our good friends.  The property happens to be amazingly placed on the North End of Orca’s Island in the San Juan Islands, facing the city of Victoria.  We both had to pick Indian tribe names, so I introduce you to Wachiwi (dancing girl) and Winterhawk.  Sophia went rock climbing, archery, pottery, and is eyeing the zip line for next year.

The Dashing Disciples at 2011 Jog-a-thon

Sophia ended up running 26 laps at her school’s jog-a-thon.  And although they didn’t win the overall running award, they did win bragging rights as the class with the best costumes – as the Dashing Disciples.  Sophia’s name – Mad Star Mary!

Backyardigans

If you’ve ever seen the kids show – Backyardigans – you know it’s all about kids who use their imagination to transform their back yards into just about any adventure they can think of.  The girls use our backyard for the very same thing – making daydreams come to life.

First Days of School

For the first time since leaving Germany, both Sophia & Lexa have their own schools this year.  Sophia returning to start 2nd grade, and Lexa joining her in school but at the other church on the hill for preschool.  We are back a bit into the Episcopalian hold for the next couple of years, and it is very good!

and back in uniform – YEA for mornings!!

And pure fun for Lexa!

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