I just cannot believe how quickly the summer is flying by. Yes, we have had some "lazy days" and we have also had some crazy days! We had company for a week after returning from vacation - my sister and her family and my parents drove out from Minnesota. We had a packed and full time with them, and now the house seems so quiet and empty. I am going to give updates on all the kids and what they have been doing lest we forget what we have accomplished and enjoyed this summer!
Matt
Matt has been working full time at Dustin Construction as an intern. He took a summer class and is preparing for his fall semester. He got all four wisdom teeth pulled out last week, and was in a lot of pain for more than a week! He has some concerts to go to coming up, and next week turns 20! YIKES! He has also spent a lot of time with his lovely girlfriend Sherry.
Jacob
Jacob has been doing a lot of grass mowing this summer and has spent time sleeping in and playing some video games as well. He has done swim lessons, and spent several days in West Virginia with a friend. He has spent time reading - a Ted Dekker trilogy has most recently captivated him until wee hours of the morning!
Hannah
Hannah has grown some flowers, swam, and spent a lot of time practicing piano. She loves to play, and I thoroughly enjoy listening to her. She has really improved over the summer. She spends a lot of time with her bunnies, and making her mother laugh!!! She also draws during free time.
Ryan
Ryan has been busy with swimming lessons, enjoying vacation and his three boy cousins who visited, and taking lots of pictures. He has a real knack for photography. He pursues his older brother Jacob relentlessly, and they spend a lot of time together shooting airsoft guns.
Danny
Danny's work has slowed down a bit and the stress has lessened slightly. He is still adjusting to having a commute, and I am adjusting to seeing less of him. He has spent time this summer wrapping up projects around the house and helping me move our school set-up to the basement for the upcoming year. He continues to be the worlds most kind, loving husband ever.
Mom
Well, I have been busy with homeschool planning and trying to get the entire house painted this summer. I just have a harder time than some picking those colors!! I will post some pictures after the job is done. I am trying to enjoy my children as well, and spend time with them each day. I wish we had done more things this summer, but, I also have grander plans than I have time or energy to carry out. I have spent time this summer studying the sovereignty of God - my soul has been fed.
Well, we have one month left, and let's hope and pray that by the end we are ready for school, and that we have meanwhile made some sweet family memories!!
