catching up...

I guess it has been awhile since I blogged...oops. LIFE, does happen. Time does fly regardless if you are having fun or not. April was the last time I blogged.

I will give you some quick highlights:

MAY

• Anna turned "11"
• both kids tried baseball and liked it
• celebrated Karl's parents 50th wedding anniversary
• Christl & Barbie flew in for fun family reunion

JUNE

• annual Illinois Homeschool Conference
• BBQs with friends and family
• 3 Day Practicum for Classical Conversations
• Anna went on her 1st week long summer camp through church
• iron infusions for me
• swimming lessons for the kids

JULY

• gatherings with family & friends
• dearest friends from Africa came home for a visit
• I went to Philadelphia for a work conference
• lots of catching up with the Nickels'

AUGUST

• my dad turned "70"...wow
• Anna earned her 1st degree black belt!!!
• HOSS has several concerts
• more time with my dear friend, Sara
• mom has a birthday
• Brandon turns "16"....watch out
• more family and friend time

SEPTEMBER

• we left for an awesome 12 day vacation to Minnesota & Spooner, Wisconsin!!!!
• lots of family time out of state
• Eric turned "2"
• TEC (Tri-Cities Enrichment Co-op) begins on Tuesdays

OCTOBER

• Karl finally was able to get away and do some hunting
• lots of female issues and hopefully I am done!
• beautiful wedding of two dear friends
• bible study on Friday nights
• more family time
• Anna gets to go on another camp called Fall Camp for the weekend
• I get to do an overnight women's retreat
• knit night with Despy and skyping with Allison
  

Now, we are officially caught up. I know, I need to put pictures up. I will do that next. Especially, my knitting. I have been knitting again!!

We need to update more often. More for me than for you (giggle). Are you out there??? Do you read this??