Hi Everyone,
Happy Reformation Day! We are currently driving through the beautiful mountains of Tennessee on our way to Nashville. Micah is attending a convention and, thanks to the generosity of Micah's employer, we were all able to accompany him.
Hmm...what's new around here...
I feel like Blake has been growing and learning by leaps and bounds lately. He got his first set of first-reader books and has had no trouble reading right through them. It's so neat to see him learn at his own pace. He is fascinated with writing (and making up) three-letter words. I'm pretty sure he wrote and needed me to see at least 20 words the other day. I think I was dreaming in three-letter words that night. The cat sat on a mat...
This is the first picture he has drawn of a body of some sort with a face, eyes, nose and mouth. As you can see, the picture he drew is clearly a goat.
First reading session with Seth. Unfortunately, Seth's attention didn't last through the third sentence, but it was neat to see Blake reading to him. :)
We visited a homeschool presentation of a medieval knight last week. Needless to say, the boys were pretty much in heaven!
Speaking of getting older, Blake got to go with Daddy to an after-hours work meeting/social. He got his own name tag and even got some appetizers. Funny story...among other leaders in the community who were present, he got to visit with the Sheriff himself! The Sheriff was very friendly and during their chat, took a small round pin off his collar and pinned it to Blake's shirt saying, "I'm gonna Deputize you, young man." As they were leaving, the weight of his furture responsibility started weighing heavily on him and Blake's little lip started quivering as he said, "Dad? I don't think I want to be Sheriff some day." :)
Celebrated Micah's 29th Birthday last week! I'm sure you all get tired of hearing me gush over him, but he really is the best guy ever!
In keeping with our fall traditions, we visited a pumpkin patch the other day.
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Blake turning a old-fashioned hand-cranked corn sheller, pretty neat. This one had been on this same farm for many a year.
I'll take that little pumpkin in the middle, please. :)
Owen is distressed that he can't seem to decide which one to take home.
Blake pulling his little friend, Sophia.
It was a little disturbing at first to get our hands so slimy, but after a few minutes, they jumped right in!
Seth caught helping himself to his vitamins in the cupboard. :)
Owen's favorite thing is to go outside. He gets very sad when the boys get to go out without him. :( He is pulling up on just about everything now and even stood alone for a few seconds yesterday. He is so active! Always moving and exploring. He just a little guy and is still living up to his nick-name of "Tiny Tim". He is healthy and gaining weight, just on the smaller side. So cute!
Every once in a while when Owen falls down he decides to just lay there and whimper until I come get him and help him up. It's as if he wants to make sure he's okay, before he risks moving. :)
We are really excited about seeing some of Nashville this weekend. We aren't big country music fans, but we'll still have fun. I better run, these boys are needing a snack asap!
Hope you all have a good week!
Love,
Kari, Micah, Blake, Seth and Owen
