








Ready to Run! Ready to Climb!









Ready to Run! Ready to Climb!
Lady Kitty asked me, “Which is further away the moon or the sun?”
“The sun,” I answered.
“I love you to the sun and back!” she said.

Meanwhile, Lake and I discussed my upcoming volunteering in his classroom…
“You’re a lot older than the other moms that volunteer.”

“Oh, do I look older since I’m back after being gone for three weeks?”
“I was worried you and Lady Kitty might be a lot older when I got back, but I’m relieved to discover you both look the same.” I went on.
He gave me a look like don’t get mad, but what rock have you been living under? and I have to tell you the truth. “You’ve been old for a long time,” he said.

Aww. A perfect day! I’m glad I spent it with you!
Vivi (DE au pair 2020) came over from Germany to visit for Spring Break !! Furthermore, because got moxie— she’s ambitious energetic and confident,— she thought it would be fun to take the kids on a road trip of the Olympic Peninsula and the Oregon Coast !! She grabbed the car keys, nabbed Theresa, packed up the car and the kiddos, and off they went in complete Vivi style! They were plagued by a bit of poor weather but warm hospitality in Washington and enjoyed sunshine, beach time and visiting friends in Oregon. Huge gratitude and note of thanks to all involved in making this possible, especially Vivi, Theresa, Gary, Duane, Jessica and Kelly. From the photos it appears a good time was had by all!
































📸 Vivien Petersilie/Theresa Mader