Now that Alex and Sarah are settled into college, I can start thinking about starting our homeschool year...  Eric has started his two classes at the community college.  Jason is starting his science co-op this Thursday, and Amanda will start her science co-op next Friday.  Most things will wait until after Labor Day, though, because I just can't  seem to get my ducks in a row. ( interesting expression, eh?)  I need to get online and start reserving library books for our first couple of weeks of Tapestry of Grace .  I think I'll start our new Bible curriculum from Deeper Roots first.  It looks really great ! 

Amanda's volleyball season has started, and the girls have had two games so far.  Today all the girls on the team went ice skating at the local rink to celebrate one of the girl's birthday. One of the things I love about the homeschool sports teams is how close-knit the players are!  Most of the girls on Amanda's team are new this year, but they have already bonded and are very encouraging and supportive of one another.  That atmosphere is fostered by the coach, and also modeled by the varsity team. 

Mark and I will be driving up to Appalachian again this weekend to deliver Sarah's computer to her.  I talked to her a little while ago and her first day of classes went well.  So far so good.  She wants me to bring up another batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies, because "the boys have eaten them all!"  What!!?!??!?!

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