My Guys :)

I love these two.  I love that Darren is happily willing to work on projects with Nate.  Here they are working on a boat Nate designed. 

1st Grade

We started our school year on Monday, August 4th.  Nate is in first grade this year. We are continuing to focus on reading, writing, and math.  We have also added spelling, Story of the World (history), and three subjects from coop.    

We are participating in a different coop this year.  Nate is taking chemistry/physics, geography, and art.  He takes classes each week at coop and has assignments/projects to complete at home.  We enjoyed the coop we were in last year, but it requires a lot of parental involvement.  I knew I would not be able to teach and/or volunteer with a new baby.  I am so glad we made that decision.  We LOVE the new coop.  Nate is learning a lot and I am enjoying not having to teach. :) 

One perk of home school:  no shoes. :)

Baby Shower

At the end of July some sweet friends gave us a baby shower.  It was a huge blessing to receive some much needed items to prepare for baby girl's arrival.

These sweet ladies hosted the shower.  Each one of them is so special to me and our family.  

These women are very special to me as well. :)

And, that's all the photos I have from the shower. :)  I wish I had photos of the other guests and all of the great gifts I received.  It was such a special time with friends and family who are very dear to me.