Long time no post

I see I didn't post at all in the month of September.  Expect to see some catch up posts very soon.

School started in August and all the activities commenced in September.  Lauren added gymnastics to her slate and so far she really likes it.  It is challenging and I think it will help her build some strength.  She is still doing children's choir at church and violin.  She's had a breakthrough in violin precipitated by a change in her practice schedule and she is really enjoying and progressing with the violin.  She loves first grade though she is not challenged by the work they are doing.  She is reading at a fourth grade level and so is just bringing her own books to read.  I have a conference next week and hope to find out what, if any, enrichment is available to her.

Julia is in fifth grade and seems to be thriving.  She has made big leaps in math, which used to be a sore subject and is continuing to be pulled out for english and is getting to do some fun, challenging things there.  I will meet with her classroom teacher and talented and gifted teacher next week to see what kind of goals she should set this year.  Organization is always one of them!  She was asked to represent her school in the district honors choir and the district leadership training conference.  She doesn't see herself as a leader though she is a natural leader and I hope this training can open her eyes to that.  She is also doing church choir, 5th grade choir, conflict mediation, musical theater and cello.  She has been working very hard in cello and is making great strides.  She loves it and is learning so much.

I spent the first month of school getting caught up from the summer, outfitting the kids and getting ready for our trip to Europe.  I have taken on fewer things so far this year.  I am still doing some accounting and also volunteering for the Children's Museum we are trying to build here in town.  

Luke's work has been crazy busy for the last many months.  He is trying to slow down just a bit now that we are home from our vacation.  He and I are still volunteering with the Kindergarten Choir - which is always both fun and challenging.  I am still doing choir but have cut down on a few church things.  We are still evaluating the direction our church and new pastor are headed and where we fit in. Meanwhile Julia is in the youth group now and absolutely loves it.

Yes, Nathan would be in 7th grade.  It is hard to even think about that so that is all I am going to say about that right now.

So - August, September and vacation photos to come soon.