Date Night at a Nearby Lake

8th Grader

Amber is starting her last year of middle school. She's studying "logic," and astronomers, and pre-algebra, among other things. She is really liking math and getting excellent grades; the Abeka online lectures have been helpful.  She also enjoys the youth group at our church; she's got some nice girlfriends there (who all share a love of volleyball). :)

Amber's co-op meets on Fridays. This is her second year with this group of middle schoolers, and they are getting to know each other more. Some of the boys are quite funny. 

6th Grader

Brent is a gifted student. He asked me for an even more formal and intense science and history curriculum this year, "including weekly quizzes and tests, please!" He's such an eager learner! And...he just really loves his Dad! :) Any moment Lucas steps out of his home office, Brent is by his side. It's quite precious.

Brent still loves his cold-blooded animals! His tortoise Wally got an upgraded tank. He caught an anole lizard at co-op. And in our subdivision found a GIANT toad!

4th Grader

Clara is in 4th grade this year. She enjoys fashion, playing with her neighborhood & homeschool  friends, writing papers, and learning to bake and cook! She is truly always busy doing something. She  told me, "Mom, just teach me how to cook, and then I can take over in the kitchen for you!" What an offer!

Below she was giving a presentation on one of her fishing adventures at WI family camp.