Spring and Summer

Over the spring and summer: 

(In no particular order)

Teeth were lost

 Daddy snuggles were very popular

 Dates were had with Uncle Josh

 LOTS of crafting and pretend playing happened

 Time was spent with good friends

Elaina and Kathryn Israel, BFF

The people in our area hosted a singing school (shape notes, song leading, harmony skills) in July and Elaina's friend, Kathryn, was able to stay the week with us and participate. I taught the youngest class and had the best time with those children. They were so engaged and excited about everything they were learning. And now, when I see them at church meetings, they are my best buddies. So fun. :)

We went to the Memphis Zoo:

Eily's posture in this will forever by my favorite thing

Trying to pose with the animals but they weren't very cooperative. Neither was Nora. 

Elaina and Claire participated in our co-op's Faces of History program. Claire wrote a report about Pocahontas and Elaina wrote one about Clara Barton. 

The entire Faces Of History Cast

We started a new year of school

6th grade, 5th, grade, 4th grade, Kindergarten

A montage of First-of-School Days. I'm just missing one year.

Reading Lessons with Daddy

Eily and Nora turned 9 and 6

Chloe is a trooper

Birthday Breakfast 

Big 6 year old! (I'm noticing there's a lot of dots in this picture. That wasn't planned.)

Eily is 9! (Nora's smile wasn't forced at all.)

Little Pee Wee isn't so little anymore. Ok, wait. Yes she is.  :)