First Day of Co-Op

We have begun school people! That's right, we have dove into our first official year of school and very excited. We are enjoying learning Proverbs and how the Lord wants us to be wise. We enjoy phoneme segmentation (so far) and love sorting and building with pattern blocks! Another new this year, is joining a co-op! We are very excited to make new friends, have a little independence and doing some fun projects. Being new to this area we thought this would be a great outlet for all three of us and a way to meet some other families and make new friends. The first day both kids did GREAT! They had a great time, loved the Mommies who teach their class (oh, and Mom had fun with her new friends too.)

 Keely, my dear little girl. You have such a spark in you. Dad and I both love how sweet and compassionate your little heart is. Yet, you have an edge about you that let's us know you are fearless and a leader. We see how specially made you are by our Creator everyday and are trying to guide you to His way. You enjoy writing making sure you get it just right. As you are learning to read you take your time and we love your excitement when you put all the words together. We love you sweet girl!

 You loved your first day getting to be with your new friends, Haven, Ellie and Gracie. You and Haven seem to have a special bond, both a little shy and quiet but then you and Ellie seem like you want to stir things up. It will be so fun to see how the bonds of you girls develop. I'm so happy you are making friends who share your same love of the Lord. 

 Brayden boy, how you make me laugh. You can be such a ham, enjoying making those around you laugh. You have a sweetness in you that is so endearing to my heart. Giving Mama kisses at random. You are sensitive and we know you like to take your time and when you are ready you can tackle anything. We have been so surprised at your excitement to read alongside your sister. Writing was a challenge just a few months ago and now you work at it with such patience and grace. Your heart continues to grow in love of our Savior. You enjoy reading so many stories from the Bible and want to understand all that we share. God has made you so unique and we see His love in you.

 Brayden your first day was GREAT! You were brave letting Mom go to my class and staying with your Mom teacher like a big boy. You had strong muscles stirring applesauce for your "A" day. You waved by Mom as you passed me in the hall letting me know that you felt so comfortable with your new friends. You loved your day and we were so proud of you for being so brave!

Keely and Brayden you are such a special pair. You both love each other so much looking out for one another. One of your favorite things to do is playing princess and cowboy (sometime princess and princess.) Even though there are days moments that we have to be reminded to share, be kind and use pleasant words with one another, your bond is special. You are brother and sister. You were placed in this family and God chose you two to help look out for one another. I pray your bond continues to grow and that you not only stay brother and sister in this family, but you will be brother and sister in Christ.

 Love you both and what a great start to our year!