School Begins!

Well, Faith Academy began this week, and by today (Wednesday) we already have 42 students. I didn't get a chance to count my math students, but I am truly swamped at work. The curriculum has changed in all of my Algebra classes, so all the labs I prepared last semester need to be changed. Changing curriculum amounts to tons of work!

Kayren started the Network on Monday, and she was glad to be getting back into her routine.

Kyrie and Lorien also started back on Monday, and they were happy to be back into the school schedule. Lorien has a game on Friday night, along with a birthday party with one of her friends. Kyrie is trying to get Kesse to come and visit the school tomorrow, but they need to get permission from all the teachers, which was forgotten today, so we'll see. Kyrie is also working on her college applications. They take a lot of work! She prefers Grove City, but has applied to Bryan and Taylor too. She's been accepted at Bryan and is waiting to hear from Taylor. She needs one more reference in order to send her application to Grove.

Jathan was home for a couple of weeks and intends to drive back Friday. I think that they start classes on Monday. He has worked through the break and earned quite a bit of money, which should help him when he gets back. He loves playing his guitar, and chatting with the girls.

Kesse goes back on Sunday evening. She has gotten in some work time, and some rest time, and hopes to see the girls' school tomorrow. She loves her classes at Bryan, but has enjoyed being home, drinking hot beverages, and curling up on the couch to read. She also does the dishes without us asking! Wow do I miss her!

Lorien is playing basketball and happy to be back in school. She started German this semester, which I thought might mess up her Spanish, but she doesn't think so. She really likes learning foreign languages, and seems to have a knack for it!

Aleya is tagging along with everyone while I try to get her school together. I am thinking that I will have a better chance to look at things when the college kids go back. The older ones are all going out to the Olive Garden tonight (they seem to be much wealthier than we are!)

More company is coming Friday night, and I suppose on Saturday as well. We have lots going on.

We are ever thankful to our Lord for His goodness to our family. It is so nice to have the chance to be altogether. We don't know how many more Christmases we will get like this one.