First day of school

Summer went so quickly, especially this year with switching school districts.  Norah started her last year of elementary school (5th grade) on the Lumberjack team with Mrs. Prchal:

There is a large group of teachers' kids who hang out before school--these are the 5th graders:

So fun to be in the same building this year!

Norah's first day of 5th grade:

Abby's first day of 9th grade and first day of high school (two days earlier):

Banff trip--days 10-11

On Monday morning, we got up early (around 6:45) and finished packing/cleaning up.  We got on the road about an hour later.  We got gas and had lunch at Costco in Medicine Lake (cheaper gas and a cheap lunch).  The girls found treats/snacks that we can't find at home.  We had supper at Tim Horton's in Weyburn, and crossed the border back in the U.S.  We spent the night at a Microtel in Minot, N.D.  Note to self--check the booking when the price is only $55!  We only had one queen bed...oops!  Norah was moved to the window seat cushion when she fell asleep, so the rest of us all squished in.

On Tuesday morning, we left Minot at a little before 8 and were happy to be back home later that day!