School Update

I thought this may be necessary since there was some concern over the look on Aaron's face ;)
Aaron is loving school so far. He came home with a sticker today because he was so good. He had a hard time last week because like he said, "I just like to talk!" Yes, I know where he gets that from. He is doing super on those math facts so far. He is at the point where he just can't learn enough in one day. He always wants more. I love that about him!
Ethan is doing well but has developed a complex over the dreaded math facts. He really hates it when Aaron shouts out the answer before him. He is doing super reading and came home with a 105 on his science test. The five bonus points came from him memorizing and writing-I will praise thee;for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Love that too!
Brendan is hanging in there with jr high. He did come home concerned about a vocabulary test but he wasn't upset. I managed to help him with his algebra tonite since DAD isn't home. Luckily, there were plenty of examples and he only needed a "little" help.
Lauren was feeling left out tonite with mom doing homework with all of the boys so we pulled out the alphabet cards. She loved every minute of it. She did recognize her L and was very satisfied that she had some homework time with mom too.
So that's the update today. I figured that I still owed ya for not updating much.

Wow, its been awhile!!!

We have been really busy lately but I didn't realize that it had been so long since I blogged. Well, school has begun. We officially have a jr. high student! All is well in jr high so far. Second grade is going smoothly considering that E is adjusting to new glasses for reading. First grade is much better than Kindergarten was! Lauren and I have adjusted to life without the boys at home. We are super busy at the mission! It seems we are doing that way more than two days a week. She has been a real trooper allowing mom to spend so much of her time working. She usually watches a movie, colors or plays with the people there for the few hours that I work. I am so thankful that she can be happy without all of Mom's attention;) Here are a few pics of the going ons around here:

Pictures for Nevin

Family Pic minus me and Aaron







Took this as we were leaving...sorry about the glare!









That's Brendan in front of the new Airbus! That thing was huge!







Our future pilot!









Aaron learned to rivet!








Cutest pilot award







Not sure what they were doing but it was fun!

It's Been a While.....

Man, where has the summer gone? We have been so busy enjoying all of the summer activities that I have not taken time to blog. The kids have been fishing, swimming, doing chores, playing video games, riding bikes and watching lots of cartoons. The older two went to a daycamp at church every day last week. They didn't like the idea but ended up having a great time. They have had a blast this summer and do not want it to end. This will be our last official week of summer vacation. Next week is full of appointments for haircuts, immunizations and check ups. I put it off until the last minute so we could just soak up summer as long as possible. I'll try to put some pictures of all the summer fun on here next blog. Let us know how you've been!