Theater - A Cat in the House

October 15 Karen auditioned for a Missoula Children's Theater production of Cinderella.

She was cast as Cleo the Cat and really enjoyed the part. This was her fourth Missoula play and her first where she had a solo part instead of being one of a group. They come to town twice a year and Karen auditions every time.

Missoula Children's Theater is an international touring children's theater. The tour team of two directors arrives in town with set, props, costumes, make-up. Local kids, ages 5-17, audition on a Monday and perform on Friday and Saturday of the same week. It's amazing what comes together in that short time!

It's Harvest Time!

I love Fall Colors!

Camping at the Beach in October!

October 8-12
The girls and I went camping at Carpinteria State Beach with CHN (California Homeschool Network). I did not bring my camera on this trip, so I've relied on my friends for photos. Here's a great slideshow of the trip. We had a wonderful time. Some of the activities included: exploring the tide pools, salt marsh field trip, mini geological dig, weaving, knitting, crocheting, playing in the sand and waves, a talent show, campfire fun, yoga on the beach (yay!) & connecting with friends old and new.

My friend, Karin, got this great shot of Linda with her seaweed "fishing pole."

Backpacking

Labor Day weekend, Karen & Dave backpacked at Click’s Creek in the Golden Trout Wilderness.

About a week after they got back Dave hurt his knee while he and Karen were on a walk in preparation for another backpacking trip they planned to do mid-September. He ended up with arthroscopic knee surgery to repair torn meniscus. He's on the mend and already talking about planning trips for next year! We want to take the whole family on a backpacking trip in the coming year.