Well, here we are at the end of another year. I haven't written much the past twelve months. I don't think it's because nothing has happened. Nor do I think it's because too much has happened. At this point I choose not to speculate on the reasons for my absence...
In February I started back to work a couple of days a week. This naturally increased gradually from two to three to four days by summer. This became too much for me in addition to homeschooling Alec and volunteering with the youth at church, so I am back to two days a week. I'm still working for Dr McQuillan, and am currently doing his medical billing.
Homeschooling Alec is going really well. He is in 10th grade and ready to get his driver's permit! In addition to Driver's Ed, he's taking English, Chemistry, World History, Old Testament Bible, and Guitar.
Over the summer he acquired an Ibanez acoustic/electric guitar. He's picking up quite a bit--he sure doesn't get that from me, although we do enjoy playing Rock Band together quite often!
This past November we added a kitten to our household. This brings our cat quantity back up to three. This kitten's name is Horatio, and he is quite wonderful, though he is perhaps the wildest kitten any of us has ever seen. But when he sleeps, he is an angel!
Our oldest cat, Maddy, is learning to tolerate him, against her will. Our other cat, Sophie, has decided that she likes him and plays with him a little. Horatio doesn't seem to mind their indifference, and plays with them anyway. This leaves both the girls a little confused, catching them off guard. This only encourages Horatio, causing him to continue his antics. It's a losing battle for the girls.
This last month has brought a flurry of activity as we have been fundraising for the New Orleans trip next July (both Alec and Michael will be attending), planning Christmas programs, and organizing a Wedding reception for a friend. But by Christmas Eve, we had a chance to stop and enjoy some family. Robert and Ildiko were visiting from Colorado, Gayle came up from San Diego, and Mom came out from Santa Clarita, and we celebrated Christmas at our house. It was actually cold enough to light the fire!
The kitties sure were happy to see the fire lit! Is there anything better than cats asleep by a fire?
Michael and me :) <3
It was nice to have three of our four siblings together.
A shot of the girls...
And a shot of the boys...
This is just really precious: Alec and Auntie Gayle :)
Ildi and Robert--so sweet :)
This was the shot I was waiting for. Worth the price of admission, right?
Michael is still busy at work at his various activities. In addition, he continues on Council at church and heads the Property Committee. He leads the Men's Group Bible Study and participates in another committee working on improving our sanctuary.
In February I started back to work a couple of days a week. This naturally increased gradually from two to three to four days by summer. This became too much for me in addition to homeschooling Alec and volunteering with the youth at church, so I am back to two days a week. I'm still working for Dr McQuillan, and am currently doing his medical billing.
Homeschooling Alec is going really well. He is in 10th grade and ready to get his driver's permit! In addition to Driver's Ed, he's taking English, Chemistry, World History, Old Testament Bible, and Guitar.
Over the summer he acquired an Ibanez acoustic/electric guitar. He's picking up quite a bit--he sure doesn't get that from me, although we do enjoy playing Rock Band together quite often!
This past November we added a kitten to our household. This brings our cat quantity back up to three. This kitten's name is Horatio, and he is quite wonderful, though he is perhaps the wildest kitten any of us has ever seen. But when he sleeps, he is an angel!
Our oldest cat, Maddy, is learning to tolerate him, against her will. Our other cat, Sophie, has decided that she likes him and plays with him a little. Horatio doesn't seem to mind their indifference, and plays with them anyway. This leaves both the girls a little confused, catching them off guard. This only encourages Horatio, causing him to continue his antics. It's a losing battle for the girls.
This last month has brought a flurry of activity as we have been fundraising for the New Orleans trip next July (both Alec and Michael will be attending), planning Christmas programs, and organizing a Wedding reception for a friend. But by Christmas Eve, we had a chance to stop and enjoy some family. Robert and Ildiko were visiting from Colorado, Gayle came up from San Diego, and Mom came out from Santa Clarita, and we celebrated Christmas at our house. It was actually cold enough to light the fire!
The kitties sure were happy to see the fire lit! Is there anything better than cats asleep by a fire?
Michael and me :) <3
It was nice to have three of our four siblings together.
A shot of the girls...
And a shot of the boys...
This is just really precious: Alec and Auntie Gayle :)
Ildi and Robert--so sweet :)
This was the shot I was waiting for. Worth the price of admission, right?
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