• I was sick with the flu last week.  I already had the flu in November.  The injustice is overwhelming ;), but I am very thankful that my children and my husband have been healthy.  I am taking it a sign from God that I need to slow down and take better care of myself.
• While I was sick, my son turned 14.  Seems hard to believe.  I thought he was just born yesterday!  He is a great kid, and I am incredibly proud of him.  He just earned his Star rank in Boy Scouts, which is 2 ranks away from Eagle.  He bought himself a 12-string guitar last month, and he plays for our worship service every Sunday. 
  
• Sydney and Reed are in the play The Hobbit.  Reed is the lead dwarf, Thorin, and Sydney is another dwarf, Gloin.  I can't wait-- it's going to be a great show.
• Meanwhile, Macy is Heidi in the play Heidi.  She is adorable, and I can't wait for this one as well.
• I am ordering curriculum for next year.  No I am not super organized; I just have to buy it now while I have the money.  We got a tax refund, and I earmarked some of it for school.  I ordered the Notgrass American History for Spenser-- it looks really good. I am trying Noeo science for the girls-- but I bought the books largely from Amazon and eBay cheaper than buying the package.  Spenser will do Apologia Biology.  We have loved Apologia Physical Science this year.  Right now we do labs with another family on Tuesdays, but I am hoping to switch to Fridays so that Jason can do labs with us next year.
• Our church children's ministry continues to be a joy and a challenge.  We have had some fighting and racial issues, but I see God at work in these young lives and pray that we will be able to continue reaching them.
• Sydney and Macy got a TV for Christmas from my mom-- it has a built in DVD player.  Her intent was that they could take it to the theater when someone has practice and watch a movie while they wait.  The other day, Spenser wanted to take it to the theater to play a video game with his friend while the girls had practice.  He offered Macy $3-- she charged him $5 and gave Sydney $2.50.  I am not sure how I feel about that, but it makes a funny story.
  

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Posted by 5atkins

So glad you are feeling better! I can hardly believe Spenser is 14! That was an expensive video game!
I wish I could see the plays! I directed The Hobbit one year when I taught public school. What a challenge! Such a great book and play! I love Heidi too!

Praying you have a blessed week! Eva

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