Camping Out... For School

Last week we ended the camp out - Soren will be attending Sands Montessori next year!

We are so excited for him and honestly, the week camp out was so worth it.  We didn't do it alone though - my wonderful mother came in town and helped watch Soren while I commercially recorded the Symphony and Rick covered a double booking - all during the Sands camp out.  She made sure our tent was attended and Soren was safe - even through 50-60 mph winds and storm.  I can't thank her enough - really, love you Mom!

And then our incredible friends - Aaron and Sarah.  Soren is stoked he is starting school with his buddy Gidget and we owe it to this couple.  We received a call and text early in the week.  They had already been camping out through the weekend and called to inform us - this year, was the year to get Soren in.  There were 18 spots, more than the norm and they were still wide open.  Their parents even offered to helps us keep our spot a couple days, knowing how important this was for Soren's future education.  

So Thursday night, we joined our friends and made some new ones.

6 nights later - Soren is in a secured position to start next year.  We can't wait!  He is so excited about going to school and even had the chance to play with some of his future play mates at the camp out.  It's beautiful watching our little man developing friendships and show such excitement being with other kiddos.  I love it!

Toddler Costume - Early Prep

Roar!!!

I know this is super early, but I couldn't contain myself!  I took advantage of a couple slow moving days and made Soren's costume this year.  By made, I mean MADE.  Bought the pattern, cut it and the fabric out (if you've ever cut out a pattern you know why it is italicized - yeesh!) and sewed and stuffed the sucker together.  He wears it just about every day.  Makes sure his claws always cover his toes! 

He runs around saying 'Touch'a me tail?!!'.  I have to say making this was an absolute joy - but watching him prance around in it is seriously the best!!   It was so nice to be reunited with my sewing machine (the same one my Mother made our costumes with - no joke!).  I can't wait to dig in on some potential projects for the holiday!.  This is from a Simplicity Pattern - 1765. 

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'A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013' 

Soren was mesmerized this weekend by the tree trimmers (removers *sad face - for all of us.  Over 100 year old Oak tree rotted half way through.  Thinking - tables, like this one).  He's sitting with one of his favorite people - our landlady Dolly.  She is incredible!  With her own bundle of grand babes, she is so great with Soren.  Here he is explaining to Dolly what the removers were doing.  When we said bye - he made sure to run up to the window and shout 'bye, bye Dowwy!!!'

Lumenocity 2/5

Here is the Tchaikovsky!  A LOT of hours went into this one and was SO worth it.  I think this might be my favorite... although the Copland is pretty striking. 

I don't know what my favorite part is - watching the gib zoom out - then in for a close up on the first stands of violins jumping out of their seats or the illustrations.  Chills, every time! 

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