On Monday, John, Ave and Johnny were at school so we went into Billings for lunch after we picked up Owen from preschool. Genia and John live in an area called The Heights, atop the beautiful Rims, so downtown Billings is a short drive away. After lunch at a place specializing in soup, we stopped for coffee at a cool local shop, where Cora posed nicely for Stace.
We also went to a neat fair trade store, featuring handmade items from all over the world.
The children all shared a big hot chocolate poured into three kids cups. Cheers! These two were happy to sit next to each other at the tall counter.
On Wednesday, while Genia and I did some grocery shopping and Thanksgiving prep, the dads took the kids for a walk/hike in these rocky outcropping.
This area is walkable from their house; the kids had a blast.
They also all played soccer a few times at the school across the street. John coached Ave's team this fall, and Johnny played soccer for AYSO as well. Violet enjoyed wandering around, moving the goal markers.
The Roberts aren't our only SClarita tie to Billings, Montana.
Outside the airport, this stature of William S. Hart and his horse Fritz stands proudly overlooking the city and Yellowstone Valley. Apparently Hart commissioned this statue of himself, and wanted it placed in an area of Western beauty. He gave it to Billings when officials at the Grand Canyon wouldn't display it.
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Glad you enjoyed your trip to Montana,it looks a lovely place and it must have been nice to see the Roberts again , love the pic of Stace and cora ( she looks so grown up ).love Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxx
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