I will be here for about a week. Dave’s skills are greatly appreciated:

The view from across the street. Part of the Grant Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site.

Old US10, the view to the north:

To the south, in 1 mile, you reach the outskirts of downtown Deer Lodge. Population 2935 in 2021.

After dropping off Avery at dodgeball camp and a little break, I picked up Carson at basketball camp.

One of his friends accidentally bumped him in the mouth but not quite enough ..

The “three amigos” as one parent calls them. Zane, Hudson and Carson, always in motion, impatient for the doors to be unlocked.

After games of pick up sticks, tiddly winks, and Chutes and Ladders, it was time for some livingroom baseball. This game was different. Thais came home but had an online meeting. I was sitting on the couch, Thais’ desk is behind me.

They only whispered, kept silent counts, and had no disputes. The only sound was the thwack of the ball on the pillow or bat.

A really exciting game.

High competition for the Brewers today.

The Brewers won!

First up, Carson using a rectangular pillow as a bat.

After 3 outs had been determined with a lot of negotiation, Avery was up. He prefers a short, thin, wooden bat.

There was some extra celebration because the Brewers were down by several runs but came back in bottom of the 9th inning to win by one run.

Carson got the game ball because in the previous game, he was “hit in the noggin.” By this game, he was ready to play pitcher again (standing beside the pitching machine) and his head only hurt when he raised his eyebrows.

Sophia graduated from 8th grade at St Ignatius this morning. Front row: Avery and Carson. Middle row: Thais and Lenin. Third row: Leah, Lauren, Jeff, Rita, Lino.

Sophia was one of 6 valedictorians, was chosen Female Athlete of the Year, and received some scholarship money for Christian Brothers High School.

Darn, I didn’t feel well and couldn’t go to the celebration, but Thais and family came by afterward with leftovers, flowers and cards.

I picked up Sophia, Avery, and Carson after school. Carson gave me a tour of the newly-planted garden

and showed my how big Rusty the gecko has gotten. The dark blue lips are from a tootsie pop – with a center of gum.

Sunday afternoon, Carson had a baseball game. He likes the pitcher position, there’s a lot more to do.

A mid-inning need for Mom’s help when his belt needed tightening.

Everyone was hitting quite well off the pitching machine. This would be a double for Carson.

Meanwhile, in the stands, one of Carson’s friend – Zane – came over to visit with Sophia.