It's a wrap!

Final class critique in ceramics

Cleaning up on Friday 

Ceramic 'orphans'

Charles' spring semester came to a conclusion this morning when he joined about twenty-five other students in cleaning the ceramics studio.  This was a full-scale cleaning and Charles got extra credit for his ceramics course for helping out.  

A bonus for helping was at the end when everything that had not been claimed was 'up for grabs.'  Charles waited until everyone got their bounty and then gathered up the remaining fifty-five pieces (seen in the picture above) which will be taken to the church bazaar in June.

On Monday, Charles took part in the final class critique for the ceramics class.  It was nice to hear the positive remarks for his last two pieces.

A beautiful week

Belinda readies roses for Mother's Day

Charles on Sunday

Tuesday at Taste of Paris in Hamilton

Wired Word Study group on Wednesday

With Sonja Henry, north of Stevensville

We've enjoyed a nice week in the Bitterroot Valley with beautiful spring weather every day this week including a nice spell of rain Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning.

Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning found Charles on campus, wrapping up his last two courses of the semester.  It looks like he'll end up with two B's, a B+ and an A.  

On Tuesday, Belinda and her mom joined two of our church members (and one of their mothers) for a lunch in Hamilton.  It was nice to have a time out in a new (to us) place.  

Then on Wednesday we took part in the weekly "Wired Word" study group held this week at the Frontier Cafe`.  We really enjoy the energy this group brings to every discussion.  Belinda and her mother took advantage of some free-time to visit with Sonja and Don Henry at their home just north of Stevensville.  With wonderful views of the Bitterroot Valley, the Henry's country home is just wonderful.

Belinda returns to work today after 2 1/2 weeks recovery from her surgery.  It has been a most welcomed rest and now she returns to work in Hamilton ready to get 'back into the mix!'

Beautiful Saturday in Stevensville

St. Mary's Peak gleams over the valley 

Enjoying craftmanship!

A night's entertainment

The stage is set

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It's been a lovely Saturday here in Stevensville.  Taking in the Stevensville market was a treat for us with fresh bread, jewlery, and bedding plants ready for our garden being picked up.

This evening, we took in "Montana Monologs" at the Stevensville Playhouse on Main Street.  It was wonderful to hear about life on the range from the experience of women.

Wesley's week

 Wesley has been gainfully employed this week, faithfully fulfilling his duties as a professional house cat.  Aside from napping from one end of the parsonage to the next, he has been fascinated by Belinda's mother knitting.  

Charles' week on campus

Charles' spotted creature is ready for the class critique

 Charles' semester is nearing an end at the university and on Thursday his ceramics class had a critique of their 'animal' projects.  Charles' effort was appreciated for its unique use of polka dots and for a whimsical approach to the project.  

His art history class took a field trip to the Missoula Art Museum to take in the Montana Triennial which has some amazing stuff.  The museum also had a gallery filled with Andy Warhol photos.  Pretty cool to have it here in Missoula

A busy week!

Charles preaching on Sunday 

Sheila's birthday shopping!

Cinco de Mayo birthday girl

One happy girl!

Charles readies roses for Mother's Day

 It seems like the weeks race by at times!  We've enjoyed the wonderful weather in our corner of Montana and life in our town.  

On Tuesday, Belinda celebrated her mother's birthday with a 'girl's day out' in Missoula.  Lots of fun!!!

Charles meanwhile completed two of his four classes with just two brief get-togethers remaining next week for finals.  It has been fun, but tiring, and now comes the summer to 'rest!'

Pet blessing @ Stevi UMC

We offered the first pet blessing of our time here in Stevensville tonight.  Lots of fun with about a dozen pets being brought to take part in the event.