The Latest Happenings

This fall was a little less busy on some fronts. The older boys are still involved in Scouts; all the kids go to 4-H at Pioneer Farms and to another 4-H club for Robotics. We are homeschooling everybody still, which is a bit of a juggling act, though the older boys are getting to be pretty independent. They have been learning to cook (well, mostly bake) which sure is a big help. Nathan and Luke are always together and never bored. They are learning to read; they really are like twins since Nathan is still delayed in his learning. Eliza charms everyone and fits right in. She loves motorcycles and cars, though she also is obsessed with babies.
The big event of the year was buying 76 acres of wild, overgrown farmland in the southeast Austin area, near a town called Cedar Creek. We are still not sure whether or not we will live there any time soon, but it certainly will be a place for Bill and the boys to get their energy out (Bill still has some, believe it or not. He is drooling over 4 wheel drive diesel trucks and chainsaws).
Jenni remains ever amazed at what living with so many males is becoming, as they mature especially. She started a home school support group last spring, for those who follow the Charlotte Mason philosophy, which includes field trips, discussion meetings, and occasional pot lucks. It has been a real source of life-giving friendships and encouragement.
Bill is still working from home and doing well in his career. He has dreams of having his own workshop and getting more into the production side of his engineering, soon.
We look forward to getting some rest this Christmas season, and to good things ahead in 2008.