Michael is rolling along in his school work, he makes me SO proud. I'm amazed at the things he can do. He's working through the 1st grade Veritas curriculum, and Alpha Math U See. He's ready anything he can, and nothing warms this mama's heart more than seeing him pick up the Bible on his own and read it without someone asking. He still makes me forget that he's only just turned 6.

James is busy trying to keep up with big brother, and if you took his word for it, he's faster that Michael, stronger, etc. He's our competitive, ALL BOY little guy. He's most likely to start a wrestling match on the floor of our living room, and win it too. I think he'll beam with joy when he turns 5 in just a few weeks. He's working through the VP Kindergarten Curriculum and Primer MUS.

Anna is growing by leaps and bounds and loves to play with everything- boy toys, girl toys, dress-up, role play, you name it- she's into it. I never would have guessed that one 3 year old could wear me out, but she keeps me on my toes all by herself. Don't get me wrong, she has her sweet moments too- when she just wants me to hold her and sing Jesus Loves Me. Melts me like holding my first baby girl for the very first time.

At 18 months old, Ruth is as sweet as can be. She finally started to walk our first night staying in a hotel on our trip to NJ, and loves giving everyone kisses. She has such a sweet, laid back disposition usually, that when she is unhappy and throws a tantrum, its almost hard not to laugh. Her laugh is contagious, and we love to watch her get tickled about something one of the older kids does. Sometimes they do it just to make her laugh, other times its completely spontaneous. Those are my favorite little laughs. Straight from her belly and alllll over her face.