Indiana Jones is back

Last Tuesday Warren did his oral presentation to a couple 4th grade classes on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (his independent study topic this year). He decided to start off by playing the theme song from Indiana Jones and come running into the room--hunting for a precious artifact. He did a great job with the dramatics as well as the presentation of the facts. The boy's a natural performer, so look out Harrison Ford.

Triumph!

It only took 4 months and Aup flying to Texas but the hunt is over.

There's just something about Texas and being able to find a Wii when you want one.

Jared's masterpiece

Jared has been working on a very large acrylic painting of our new house for the past several months. Last week he completed it and today it was hanging up behind the front desk at the fine art academy where he takes weekly art lessons. His smile was so big it almost split his face in two. We plan on putting the painting in our huge art niche at the top of the stairs with the scripture from Joshua printed on another canvas (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.) So, if anyone out there wants to commission a piece for your private collection . . . Jared would be more than happy to comply.

First Steps!

This is the triumph of the year for our family so far. Ethan, at 17 months and 35 ish pounds, finally took some steps this weekend! Hip hip hooray! We are so excited, and he has been taking them all day today! My back is rejoicing...can you hear it breathing a sigh of relief? Ahhhhhhh, I can. :)

Rachel's call!

Here's the video--in 2 parts--of Rae opening her call. I hope you all enjoy her seeing her cute facial expressions and all the before/after fun. What an exciting blessing! We can't wait to hear where Spence will go!

part 1: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3786699149220548184

part 2: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5980391611122540897