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Kids Update

It's been a while since I've done an update on the kids and what's new with everyone. I can't believe it's already November and that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just a few weeks away! This year has gone by so fast.
Last year this time, we were closing on our first home! We have really enjoyed being homeowners and just having a "house" to call home. We were really blessed with being able to buy a home and had great friends/realtor who helped us out.

Katherine received her first report card last week and seems to be doing well in school. According to her testing, she is above average in reading and just about on target everywhere else. There are a few things that we need to work on her with like counting to 100, recognizing shapes when they are turned different angles, etc. but for the most part it was great to receive such good news back about her schooling. Especially since we had considered holding her back just in case she wasn't ready for school, but now we're realizing that she was SO ready to learn and be more independent. She comes home every day with some new song she's learned or wants to pretend that she's a teacher to Matthew and Christopher. I've had a lot of fun watching Katherine blossom this year, especially in the past 6 months. She's really a big helper and teaches me a lot about stopping to help people. She's always willing to share with other kids and help me around the house. I think one of her gifts is Helps because she's always coming to the "rescue" without being asked. She's our great little helper!

Matthew has really been getting better about playing nicely with Christopher and is learning how to share. His speech is somewhat getting better although some sounds just come out all mixed up. Most of the time we know what he's saying, but a lot of other people need us to translate. I'm guessing this is normal for 2 year olds not to speak 100% clear english, so I won't worry too much. He enjoys staying at home with me, but I think whenever we can find some friends his age that are boys, he'll love playing with them. I know he can't wait for Christopher to grow up so they can play together. He really is such a sweet natured boy and just melts our hearts when he runs up and says "I love you Daddy" or "I love you Mommy." He recently started saying that and giving us hugs and it's just one of those moments you never want to forget.

Christopher is almost 6 months old! He is teething, but his teeth haven't broken through yet. I think the other 2 kids had teeth earlier than this, but that's fine with me if he doesn't have them yet! I've had so much fun watching Katherine carry him around the house and take care of him like he's her own child. He loves rolling around the house and loves to jump in his jumper! It's so sweet! Christopher goes in for his 6 month check up on Wednesday.

Daniel and I are doing well...staying busy with all the Fall activities coming up. We will all be going on an airplane to my brother's wedding on Friday to Indiana. Should be fun! Daniel enjoyed his work trip to Washington D.C. and will actually be returning in a couple weeks for a few days. He said it's just beautiful there...wish we could have gone! I'm staying busy working at the church, doing the newsletters for Coldwell Banker, and watching the kids. Everything is going well and we are looking forward to all the family time we'll get to have with the Holidays coming up!


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