Wyoming '11-part 1

We took 4 wheelers and Buba the Suburban down Bear Draw, so we could hike to the cave. Elk bones still at the entrance, as is the guano from the bats. Sam left a white plastic time capsule. We all signed our names to a paper (Except Levi, who was there, but will be not be happy until we go again and write his name on the paper.)

Papa helping Soren to mow the North end. Notice the Volleyball net brought all the way from Maine. We played at the cabin as well as in Ten Sleep.

Two giant hampsters.

Meg

Cousins, we found out on this trip, are LOTS of fun. Life is good with cousins.

Saunder's Triathlon 2011

The Competitors--they may look nice enough, but when it comes down to it, they are cut throat hardened athletes.

Representatives from the Peterson family.

The Spotters in kayaks, AJP, Larry Merrill, Brent Elwood.

Caroline finishing the 1/2 mile swim, turning to see the adults she left behind.

Coming in for his best time ever in his fifth triathlon.

The cognitive wheels turning along with the actual wheels, "How can I beat Brad next year?"

"Seussical" the Musical--Spring 2011

In the days leading up to the middle school play, we were all singing along with Maisey, Gertrude, Horton and the Whos, even 4 year-old Soren knew all the words! 

Aninna Breen-Who, CVP-Who, Kat Bennett-Bird Girl, Laura Mock-Bird Girl, Sam Sheperd-Bird Girl, Cassie-Thing 1.

Caroline Who proudly holds the position as "Who-who-has-the-tallest-hair"

Cassie and Rochelle complete with blue hair as Things, and ironically, actual sisters of the girl playing the Cat-in-the-Hat.

The secret to Tall Hair: plastic water bottle??!!

The Cat played by_____, and Lauren Johns, a Who.

Chocolate roses for the actresses made by mom.

"One feather tailed Gertrude" AKA Rachelle.

Bird Girl Laura Mock showing some of the dance moves.

The court scene with judge Nathanial Blanchard-the turtle.

Vlad Vladikoff played by Laural Anderson, NAP-Who and Laural Johns-Who.

First Day of School-2011

What a monumental school year for all of the Petersons!  This year Natalie starts her freshman year at John Bapst-with Field Hockey every evening and Seminary (hasn't started yet) every morning.  Natalie has already learned that H.S. means "havn't slept".   Caroline is going into 7th grade with Bald-Fat-Grumpy Mr. Merit for homeroom.  She is excited to have AR (Accelerated Reading) this year; and has already read a book a day so far. 





Sam is now at Holbrook middle school.  Alto Sax is what he has chosen to play in the school band.   He has been demanding leg messages for his sore Cross-Country legs.  He loves his planner and his own bedroom.  Shh! don't tell the relatives, but we finally gave up the guest room so that Sam could have his own space. 




Levi is the big brother this year at Holden elementary, and is planning friends to introduce Soren to on the playground.    Levi has been losing teeth, but gaining friends--mostly named "Jack". 






Soren makes the big jump to Kindergarten and riding the bus.  But for Soren getting up early and  packing a backpack are old hat, as he has been doing just that for at least 2 years.  Now instead of waving the bus goodbye he's on that bus waving to Mom.  Dad is still Super Lawyer, making the world a better place one closing at a time.  Mom doesn't quite know what to do with her single, solitary, all-by-herself self.  Should I attack all the junk piles, wash windows, throw out toys, get my hair cut, makes cookies (and eat the whole batch myself), go shopping by my self, go for a run, peel wallpaper off the bathroom, get ready for Caroline's birthday, plan my RS lesson... there are many things on the list, and one thing I wanted to do for sure when school started was to blog more.  There are pictures for this post that will come as soon as I figure out how to upload them.