Donaldson Crew Adventures

Just like that summer is over and a new school year is on its way. The kids were excited and a little bit nervous this morning as they made their way to their new school. This year we decided to put all the kids into Morning Star Christian School. It is preschool through 8th grade with small class sizes. It will be wonderful not having to drive in 3 different directions for schools in the future. Can't wait to see what this school year will bring. It's going to be a great year!

I managed to get a quick picture before we left the house and a couple at school. Hunter is at that middle school age so I stood back and snapped a picture and watched him walk in the doors.

Hunter 5th grade, Noah 4th, Abbie 2nd & Preston JK

This year Hunter, Noah and Abbie were able to do swim team in the summer.  Thanks to Papa for the great photos!

Some shots of Hunter

Some shots of Noah

Some shots of Abbie

Nothing like a donut after church.

The kids started summer swamp (vbs) today. They had fun and are looking forward to tomorrow.

Beginning at age six Kevin presents a gift to the kids as they journey to adulthood. Abbie got her first bible with her name engraved, Hunter got a hatchet with his initials engraved and Noah received a compass. The kids look forward to getting this each year.

The kids competed in another track meet. They were nervous but they did great and had fun trying different events.

LuLu came to visit and over theweekend we went to an Earth Day parade in town where people dressed up as different kinds of animals. We all got to talking about what animal we are going to dress up as in next year's parade.

On Sunday we headed to Portland to OMSI (Oregon Mesuem of Science and Industry). They had many hands on exhibits for the kids along with educational Imax and plaentarium shows. We had a fun day learning all kinds of scientific things.

Tonight Hunter, Noah and I did an intro to welding class at the DIY cave. A new place in Bend that just opened in May. We got to try oxy-acetylene cutting, AC/DC arc welding as well as MIG welding. Lots of fun and great to try things that allow you to use your hands. We will be back for sure.

Hunter and Noah have their first soccer game today. Go Challengers! Go Bears!!

Today the Donaldson kids started back at school. Always bitter sweet but so proud of them. They will go and do great things!

4th, 2nd, 1st and Preschool