A night at the theater!

Every week, the staff or RAs host a program for the students/residents. They range in types from study sessions (which Corey volunteers to tutor his residents in math - any class), talks over random subjects, socials, and community builders, just to name a few. This past week, they had a community builder that consisted of dinner and a movie. This wasn't just any ole' dinner and movie though. The ResLife program rented a huge movie screen to set up outdoors in the courtyard here on campus. They played Despicable Me, served hotdogs, popcorn, brownies, hot chocolate and sodas. It was a pretty nice get-up. Imagine 100 students spread out on blankets in groups, all laying down watching a movie on a huge screen. It was no doubt pretty cool. Corey had the idea of taking the kids and although I don't love the movie, we packed up and headed down with everyone to enjoy the flick.

There are only a few things I'm willing to take the kids to and participate in. Corey loves for them to come and let his residents play with the kids. But for me, he's usually "working" during these programs and I'm steady chasing the kids keeping them off stairs and away from doorways. No small task. I spend most of the time worrying about them, so I usually choose to stay home. I know, lame. But, on this one, Corey was going to enjoy himself, so it worked out great!

We were sure to bring entertainment - balls and cars. We played while everyone set up and prepared for the movie. Before too long, the residents were piling in! We had great weather and it turned out to be a perfect night!

On our way to the movie!

Mck forever trying to keep up with her brother

Ahhh, this is the life!

Looks like snow on the ground....nope

rare shot of me...I'm always the one with the camera :)

our "pad"

This pic just captures Mck's personality. She is quite the social butterfly and loves talking with the residents. "Don't mind me mom, I'm gonna visit with these girls for a minute." I love how the residents enjoy our children.

Until the next movie!