No better place to start back up than today.
Matthew went to see a movie with his class tonight. It was a pretty special treat to go out by himself with Mike and meet all his classmates at the movie theater. At that age dads are a pretty cool deal-yeah, moms cool too, but dad? when dad joins in that rocks like you wouldn't believe! They saw Hotel Transylvania. He's also asked for a little brother at least 3 times in the past 2 weeks. Sometimes you've got to tell a kid no! :) He's also informed us that he calls a girl in his class "Cupcake" because she likes cupcakes. We tried to explain to him that it sounds a little 'familiar' but I don't think he really understood. ("hey there, cupcake, wanna play?"uh...yeah, nice) Matthew is a pretty cool kid. He keeps us on our toes and reminds us constantly of what matters.
Bethany performed at the Yavapai County Fair today with her choir group at school. They got to see the rest of the fair while they were there and made a day out of their field trip. Can't wait to hear them sing next Tuesday. She had a really good volleyball season this year until she hurt her ankle at one of the games. By the time it healed it was too close to the end of the season to get back on the court. Now she's gearing up for basketball and softball for the remainder of the year. She is always so busy, but so efficient with her school stuff. She just made National Junior Honors Society as well and is doing well in all of her honors classes. They are finally challenging her enough.
Today was the first day of Niko's fall break. He gets not one but two weeks off! So excited about the break. He has some pretty fun and creative projects that we as a family get to work on over the break as well. His class has been studying ancient Egypt so we are making a sarcophagus unique to our family. He presented a report in front of his class this past week and did very well. He has been doing well learning how to play the sax.
We all love Niko's school so much. Matthew is on the waiting list to get in. He may make the switch mid-year if they have an opening, or get in next year. Niko has a positive attitude about Matthew joining him at the school. It's a pretty small school and often likened to a 'family' atmosphere in the way they function and face day to day celebrations and challenges. The
website is here if you care to read more about it.
I am so excited to be done with some training that I've been doing the past several weeks for a volunteer organization I will be participating with in the community. It is pretty intense but very rewarding and 'make a difference' kind of stuff. Can't wait to get started out on the field
Mike has been crazy busy with work. So many fun opportunities coming up...some possibly involving a passport! So very excited for him to be blessed with the opportunities that fall on him...and us as a family.
Both Mike and I both are taking college classes this semester as well. Mike is finishing up his Fire Science degree. I am starting a new degree path and taking 11 credits of classes towards my business degree...until I change my mind again. Fire Science was so much more fun and exciting than computer and business classes...hmmm....oh well, must take practical route sometimes over fun route...
We are headed to the Grand Canyon tomorrow with the kids. Looking forward to a great day.
The weather has been absolutely fabulous. I so love the Fall. It's one of my four favorite times of the year. It's hard not to appreciate the beauty in each and every season. We love our community here so much. We are so blessed. Love looking up at the stars every night. Love the magnificent sunrises and sunsets every day. The sky is so BIG here, so expansive. Love seeing the herds of pronghorn everyday we take the kids to school or go to the market. Love the cool evenings, even in the summer. Love living in a neighborhood full of retired, active older people who take their dogs or each other for walks every day and are constantly out reminding us younger folks what being a neighbor is all about-love, love, love that we're blessed with so many 'grandparents' surrounding us. Oh, do I have plans for this holiday season! Love our amazing friends/acquaintances we hang out with at our gym-genuine people that remind us constantly as well of what community is.
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