Just Ordinary Times

 Katie realized today for the first time that everyone in her primary class is starting kindergarten this week...everyone that is except her. A few tears on both our parts, and we were past it. Thankfully, one of her friends from dance class is starting next year at the same school as well, and they will be in tumbling together this fall. That was a very consoling thought to her. SHe is so anxious to go to school and learn more. 

Grace is hilarious these days. She has an imaginary friend named Audrey. Sometimes Audrey lives in Africa, and sometimes she lives with her Grandma very far away. Most of the time Audrey is so sick, she has to stay at the hospital.

 Amelia feels left out if she isn't in the same room as Katie and Grace while they are playing. She will crawl around after them, following them from room to room. She loves being one of group.

We took a trip to Washington to see Mt. St. Helens National Volcano Monument. It was really neat to see something you've heard about your whole life. BEAUTIFUL place. Katie hated being up so high. I think we traumatized her from our trip to Glacier this summer.