Fab Four

As they are about to head to their last round of homeschool enrichment classes before the holiday break.........

Thanksgiving Performance

Everett's drama class put on a Thanksgiving performance last week and Thatcher and I were excited to attend. Everett had his lines down, knew when it would be his turn to speak, and had all the moves of the song memorized. He did wonderful. He spoke with clarity and confidence. He was full of expression. Recited his lines with a loud voice. I could not be more happy for him. He was proud of himself and so was I. 

Everett has come such a long way in his eight years. Once a timid and shy baby, then toddler, then preschooler. And somewhere along the road there was a shift. Although he is still very much an introvert, and large unknown crowds unnerve him, he is able to perform. He is able to overcome it and with such excellence, making friends wherever he goes. 

I enrolled him in drama for several reasons. I knew he would love it, as well I knew it would force him to have to put himself out there. And he has enjoyed every minute. I felt all these same feelings earlier this year at his Spring Recital when he waltzed up to a microphone in a crowded room, introduced himself, and played a beautiful piece of music on the piano. 

I love this sweet boy more and more with each passing day. It was been a wonder watching him continually stretch and grow before our very eyes. 

Trick or Treat!

We had a great Halloween this year trick or treating in our new neighborhood with friends. Poor Thatcher had a bad fall 5 houses in and had to go home with Eric. He was able to recover and other than that the night was a success! The older three and I were able to fill their buckets pretty quickly!

Princess Ariel

 Kylo Ren

 Boba Fett

 Firetruck 

 Ready to go trick or treating!

 We ran into these characters and had to take a picture!

 The princesses of the night