We're still here - really!
It's been quite some time since we've posted new news. And, believe me, there has been a lot happening here!!
Parker is now in middle school. He's doing well and is slowly adjusting to being the low man on
the totem pole. He's playing percussion (not my first choice) but he seems to like it. He's almost taller than we are now and that's scary. He voice is slowly getting deeper. Where did my baby go? He's really interested in Social Studies at school. He seems to really enjoy learning about history. He did not want to sing in the boy's choir this year at church, but really likes playing with the hand bell choir. He's also half-way through the confirmation process. It's been hard for Ron and I to adjust to his slow turn towards independence and to watch him make mistakes, but it's part of the process of being a parent. There are lots of prayers and crossed fingers when he goes out the door! We can hardly believe he'll be 12 next month.
the totem pole. He's playing percussion (not my first choice) but he seems to like it. He's almost taller than we are now and that's scary. He voice is slowly getting deeper. Where did my baby go? He's really interested in Social Studies at school. He seems to really enjoy learning about history. He did not want to sing in the boy's choir this year at church, but really likes playing with the hand bell choir. He's also half-way through the confirmation process. It's been hard for Ron and I to adjust to his slow turn towards independence and to watch him make mistakes, but it's part of the process of being a parent. There are lots of prayers and crossed fingers when he goes out the door! We can hardly believe he'll be 12 next month. Noel is in fifth grade and is
doing quite well. She loves school this year. We've really seen her blossom this year and begin to take studying seriously. She is a terrific writer and has quite an imagination. She is still taking piano lessons and is a very active Girl Scout. She is also in the handbell and girl's choir and church. She's become a little social butterfly this year; on the phone, on the computer or having friends over. She's getting taller by the second. She is playing basketball in the Upward league (so is Parker) at our church and is a natural athlete. She is our biggest helper with the twins and is a natural babysitter. She creates games and lessons for the girls that she plays with them when she finishes her homework. She is really a great girl. She just turned 11 this past Christmas Eve and we're very proud of the young lady she is. I don't think we're ready for her to begin middle school this year!
doing quite well. She loves school this year. We've really seen her blossom this year and begin to take studying seriously. She is a terrific writer and has quite an imagination. She is still taking piano lessons and is a very active Girl Scout. She is also in the handbell and girl's choir and church. She's become a little social butterfly this year; on the phone, on the computer or having friends over. She's getting taller by the second. She is playing basketball in the Upward league (so is Parker) at our church and is a natural athlete. She is our biggest helper with the twins and is a natural babysitter. She creates games and lessons for the girls that she plays with them when she finishes her homework. She is really a great girl. She just turned 11 this past Christmas Eve and we're very proud of the young lady she is. I don't think we're ready for her to begin middle school this year! Elizabeth and Catherine are 3 1/2 now! We can't believe how they are growing up right in front 
of us. They go to school two days a week at our church and are learning so much there. The art projects they bring home grace our refrigerator and back door. They are both so talented and smart. They love to sing, work puzzles, play in the backyard, read books and spend time with their family. They remind us that they are for sure two VERY different people. Catherine loves to tinker and push buttons until she figures something out - and believe me - she pushes a lot of buttons! Elizabeth is a ham - she will sing and dance for anyone. Together they are so much fun and make our lives complete. It's wonderful to see them grow, but what's been an even greater gift than that is watching them love one another. They are very close and do love to spend time together.
of us. They go to school two days a week at our church and are learning so much there. The art projects they bring home grace our refrigerator and back door. They are both so talented and smart. They love to sing, work puzzles, play in the backyard, read books and spend time with their family. They remind us that they are for sure two VERY different people. Catherine loves to tinker and push buttons until she figures something out - and believe me - she pushes a lot of buttons! Elizabeth is a ham - she will sing and dance for anyone. Together they are so much fun and make our lives complete. It's wonderful to see them grow, but what's been an even greater gift than that is watching them love one another. They are very close and do love to spend time together. We are getting ready to add on to our cute house. We are in desperate need for more space. Right now we're looking at adding two new bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room. This process is scary, but we for sure need the extra room! Hopefully we'll post the step by step progress once we begin.
We promise to not be gone for so long...stay tuned.
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