South Dakota

South Dakota

Richard's Post: George, Cooper and I (Ellen texted “Go George Dawgs”) set out from the heat of Phoenix to the cool north, making the move for George to begin his new position with the US Bureau of Reclamation. Most of the trip from Phoenix to Rapid City, SD was a view of the vastness of the American west, but we also got to do some sight seeing. Really enjoyed seeing the Crazy Horse memorial, which has vastly improved from the pile of rubble I saw 35 years ago, with the completion of the face and the addition of the Native American Museum. We also got to see Mount Rushmore which is majestic, and the old west town of Deadwood. There are a lot more attractions within and near Rapid City. Aunt Jeanne was there for a week about a year ago and she had such a good time she would like to back again. George has rented a very nice two bedroom townhouse, so he should expect quests. His new address is:

118 Hillcrest Drive
Rapid City, SD 57701-3656

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Got this from Amanda today!

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Hey - Check out Ms. Becca in Kate's promotional material. Cuteeeeee!!!!

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Grey turns 1

Wow. It's a little like Joni Mitchell's Circle Game (hopefully not that fast). Last year we flew to Seattle for the birth of a yet-to-be-named baby boy (the kids wanted to see what he looked like before settling on a name). During our visits over the past year we watched him grow from an infant to a cruiser.

Now, Greyson Matthew is officially a toddler (a very well-dressed toddler thanks to Anni and Josh), running around the house much to Guinness's chagrin. He's developing his own little personality including a crazed obsession for fresh fruit, actually squealling with delight at the sight of chopped melon or mango!

Ani, the tallest girl in her first grade class, is reading everything in site. She is super-helpful, watching out for Greyson.

I think the most fun things about the trip were:
* Taking Ani to a matinee of "Aliens in the Attic" (we laughed and laughed)
* Eating all Matt's amazing cooking (fresh caught salmon, smoked barbeque :)
* Our joint creation of Grey's first birthday cake (Ani designed, mixed and frosted; Matt decorated)
* Ani reading her Amelia Bedelia book
* Greyson toddling around enjoying being the star of the show

Here's some pictures. I'll add a few more soon.

Grey turns 1

Ani's first day of school & Greyson's smiling face

I just got this photo from Amanda. Ani started first grade yesterday. Here she is riding the school bus for the first time :)

Here's happy little Grey. I definitely see a resemblance to Matt when he was a baby, but then again, there's more than a little Shauck in this kid too!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Maddie!

Madeline Grace Brewster turned three last week. We flew out to S.D. for the festivities which morphed into a 4-day series of events, including a concert at Balboa Park, a play date, shopping at Build-a-Bear, a beach picnic, and a dance party. It was alot in a short period of time. We landed in Boston Monday morning exhausted!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Madeline

WAAHHOOO!

Amanda just sent me this email message: WAAHHOOO! I just got an e-mail notification that I passed my last task for my Math and Science course. I am in the clear for student teaching! It feels so amazing.

She will be starting her student teaching assignment on Sept 8 at South Whidbey Intermediate School/ She has worked so amazingly hard over the past few years. Ani starts first grade at the same school. Unreal!!!! Hooray Amanda. I am so proud of you.