The kids have settled back into the school routine and Ellie has been able to play in a couple of basketball games! She improves every time she gets on the court- last game she scored a point, but it was not her that made the shot- it was the other team and Ellie was the closest to the girl who shot on her own basket! I think we all have a story of making a shot on the wrong basket when we were first playing! She was pretty excited to just play!
The braces are becoming routine! She sure looks looks a teen to me these days! She is growing every time I look at her- she now has only 1 pair of pants that fit her!! Time to go shopping I guess- tricky part is that she'll grow out of something else in a month or so.... (She's 5'6'' - btw)
All 3 kids start piano lessons this week- thank goodness! They all have a different teacher, but all have a lesson at the same time- at the same place! I am so blessed on this one! Luke will even have a man- he is pretty pumped about that!
The weather has warmed up here- the house is not as freezing cold as before. We still have a while to go before spring, but I am thankful for a mild winter so far! I find it so odd to see so many robins all over the place- does not feel like January when you see a robin! Sounds like home has had a really warm winter too- go figure.
My parents flew to NZ yesterday and will be gone for 2 months! I know they will love the beaches and people as much as we did! I would LOVE to walk the Ohope beach with my mom- sigh!!!
Keith starts his next semester this week - only 9 credits as he is taking advanced greek grammar- EEEKK! He loves a challenge!
We've booked our place tickets to come home in June 2010. I'll be home with the kids for a month while Keith will be home for a week. He is taking another course in July that will take him to England/ Scotland for a church history course and 9 credits of work! That' s the way it goes around here- learn. learn, learn!!
Love y'all!
Teresa
