Wesley's adventure

Responding to the basement door being opened

Enough adventure for one day!

Wesley pulled a Houdini this morning, escaping the parsonage for a bit of a romp in the great outdoors. Coaxing him back inside took some doing, but in the end it was done and then he hunkered down in the basement while Charles was in the studio.

Productive use of time and space!

Working on "The Geisha of Miyajima"

Charles has been spending time each day in his basement studio reworking paintings and drawings (he'd done previously in class) using techniques he has learned since he started at the University of Montana. 

We're walking!

Belinda encourages Pam in her task

We've started walking together each evening and have already begun to appreciate the time we are spending together and the anticipated benefits to come!

Spring Saturday at the market

Happy to be here!

Chatting with the folk at Red Rooster

Enjoying music at the Ravalli County Museum

Something for everyone at the market

A favorite stop at the Stevi market

A delightful 'stay-cation' was ours today as we took in the farmer's markets in Hamilton and Stevensville. What a treat it is to be able to have such creative people so close to us!

The weekend is upon us

The last weekend in May is upon us and with it came a brief front that brought a few showers our way. Charles rode his bike to the refuge and made it home before the rain came over the mountains to our west.

Give a little!

Charles took part in the Red Cross blood drive at the church this morning, a great way to start the day!

A breezy Wednesday

Wednesday morning sun

What a beautiful day we've had! A tad on the breezy side, but pleasant nonetheless! 

Technology at work

Charles and Belinda got to participate in an on-line book study with nearly 80 others from across the Mountain Sky Area. Our pictures can be seen on this picture.

Midweek Cat Report

Monty basks in the cat nip

Monty enjoys the morning sun

Wesley keeps an eye on the Magpies on the deck

A lovely day in the Valley

Columbine at the parsonage

Columbine at the parsonage

Monty takes a pause

Beautiful Saturday evening

Catching the last of the spring sunshine

Charles spends some time each day on the deck with Patch, a restful time for both of them.

Church rummage sale is coming

We're offering the parsonage garage for storage of items for the June church rummage sale. A large assortment of items was dropped off today including some antique spinning wheels!

Happy anniversary, Wesley

Facebook reminded us this morning that Wesley joined our family five years ago today. We were living in McCamey, Texas at the time and were preparing for the move to San Antonio when this little ball of fur came into our lives!

from the Facebook entry from May 17, 2012:

"This tiny kitten was hanging out by my office last night. Since the owl that hunts from atop the church steeple didn't get him, we've rescued him and are looking for a forever home... any takers?"

More buttons!

Thanks to Heather Jungk (a friend of ours from our time in the Navy at JMF-St. Mawgan - Cornwall) for the wonderful assortment sent from Hawaii!

Happy Mother's Day

 

Belinda helps with the children's song

Charles shares the sermon

We enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day with a delightful spring Sunday on which to share it!

Farmer Charles

 

Charles took advantage of the nice weather which followed yesterday's rain to get in the vegetable garden at the parsonage. Stopping at the Stevenville Farmers Market and at the Cottage Garden nursery, Charles got in a nice variety for this season.

This year we have: Brussel sprouts, broccoli, cheddar cauliflower, three types of cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, two types of beets, sweet bell peppers, and snow peas!

Mother's Day weekend

Mommas and daughters

A visit with BB

Under the apple tree

 

BB shows off his agility in the apple tree

We had a delightful evening today, sharing Mother's Day weekend with Lisa Menery and her mother, Doris!

President Belinda

Belinda is serving as the president of the United Methodist Women (UMW) at our church this year. She is doing an amazing job!

The little things

Sometimes it's the little things that give us a good feeling about life. Belinda, fresh from her Texas road trip with Mo, took to mowing the lawn ahead of the expected rain. A good feeling!

Waiting for mom & Nana to come home

Monty, Wesley, and Patch are anxiously awaiting the return of Belinda and Sheila!

Another semester in the books

the four painting projects

"I dream of Pachinko"

"Paris is burning"

"The best laid plans..."

"Night Watch"

Charles last task of the semester was taken care of today with a sit-down with the painting professor to go over the term's output. The critique was very favorable and Charles was told that he has found his style and is well-poised for the start of the BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) program in the fall!

The grades for African Art (A) and Women in Art (A+) will be added to the possible B+ or A in painting for a successful term! 

Yee-haw!

Two peas in a pod!

Mo and Kathie B.

With Sandra and Mary

 It's been wonderful visiting with old friends in San Angelo. Sadly, it is time to return to Austin and tomorrow's return trip to Montana.