July-December...it's been a while!

I can't believe it is already December! We are finished with our first semester of 3rd, 7th, and 10th grade. Each year I get less and less excited about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It means my oldest is one year closer to graduation! Ok, let's think about something else! July--the kids swam on the Stingrays team again this year. It was Madelyn's first year swimming. She did great and even enjoyed it (but she won't admit that). Miller went to Boy Scout summer camp again and he got his learners permit! Yes, we have a driver! Coach Dave is an awesome swim coach!

Watch out Leland!

August--Our littlest turned 8! We enjoyed the beach a lot this summer and we started back to school in August, as usual.

First day of 3rd, 7th, and 10th grade

September-November--We are involved in our co-op for the 4th year and enjoying it. Miller is taking biology, public speaking, literature, and American History. Bailey is taking Writing/Literature, American History, and Chemistry, and Madelyn is taking writing, science (Swimming Creatures), and history. Our co-op has really grown over the past 4 years. It's still a huge blessing to us! Some of our group on a field trip to a museum in Raleigh

My little history class with their projects

Kids with their projects for various classes

The day after Hurricane Matthew

Pumpkin Patch

Well, that's the (very) short of it! We've had a great year with some minor glitches along the way but we are very blessed and thankful!