March 31, 2012

Lov'in Our Baby Boy

Ellie loves "Bugaboo" and claims she's going to give him her blue blankie when he's born! 
Big love hugs from big bro to little bro! 
Profile of our boy at about 23 weeks
Profile of our boy at about 20 weeks

March 8, 2012

Congratulations Kindergartener!


Joel officially completed his Sonlight K Curriculum this week!  We only have a few weeks of math to finish up (his adviser, Mr. Mauw, says he's a math-minded boy).  We're so proud of his hard work and diligence to complete his work, and his careful listening to stories and instructions.  These are almost all the resources we made it through over the last year (minus the devotion book "Jesus Calling" and the 27 little "Fun Tales" first readers).  It has been a rewarding first year of homeschooling for me.  I especially enjoyed reading tear-jerking missionary stories in "I Heard Good News Today", watching Joel learn to read for the first time, and hearing his eagerness and enjoyment of Bible stories.  Joel says his favorite parts of school has been doing science experiments with Dad and the read aloud books (especially "Egermeier's Bible Story Book" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz").  Of course, Home Connection Lego class has been a HUGE hit!  He says he is going to build things for the Lord when he grows up and be like Sean Kenney, one of eleven professional Lego builders!  We are so blessed to help and guide our kids to know the Lord and find their passion/calling in this world...one page, one question, one struggle, one accomplishment at a time...step by step, day by day....all for His glory.

March 4, 2012

4

Dora themed party!

ready for singing and cake!
Thank you Buerk's for the new guitar!
blowing out those birthday candles!

Thank you Suzio's for the new craft!
Thank you Haslet's for the new Go Fish music...
and dress up outfit!
Ellie's first flowers...from Daddy(=
so blessed and loved!
getting those candles ready!  excitement building!
all done...now bring on the cake and ice cream!
the birthday girl is 4!!!!!

March 2, 2012

Friday Night Dancing

Joel has really gotten into the Wii dancing games in the last few months.  It has been a great way to use up some energy this winter!  Ellie's still a little shy to try it, but she's warming up to it and really enjoys the music(= 

Week 18


Week 18 (baby 4 months!)  Almost half way there!