Happy Birthday Hazel

 Happy Birthday Hazel

They really do grow up fast.  We often tease that The Nut, as we like to call Hazel, has always given us a run for our money.  She doesn't take the easiest path, she's not afraid to ask for what she needs/wants, and she's not afraid to say what she thinks.  She also seems to have endless energy.  Many of these qualities in addition to her determination are serving her well.  In school she is always working so hard and she has a great group of friends who are just as exuberant about life as she is.  This year I've also noticed that she's been working through over thinking things and learning to trust when she doesn't understand it all.  She's also learning to slow down sometimes.  In some ways she still feels immature because she'll speak her mind without thinking and loose her temper, but in soooo many other ways she has great maturity and leadership and self awareness.  I've always noticed that she asks the best questions and really thinks about deep and important things.  She is also quick to apologize, great at coming up with creative ideas, bold, and energetic! She's great with kids... Maddie and Aubrey don't know what to do with out her and her cousin Mason and claimed her as his favorite and she's our biggest animal lover, which is saying quite a lot in our house. :)

We love you Hazelnut and pray this next year is full of blessing and growth and fun!  Keep working hard and being you and trusting in God.

February

Art Camp

Thanks to our charter school the girls were able to register for an art camp at Crosshill put on by their wonderful teacher Mrs. Shaw.  They created a variety of projects and had so much fun.

 

Valentines Day!

Volleyball

Braces

Both Wyatt and Hazel got their braces off this month.

Subscription Boxes

Another fun thing we did with some of our charter school funds this year was purchase subscriptions to the Crunch Lab and Kiwi Crate.  This is the first one we've tried and the kids had a lot of fun with it.  It's a disc launcher.

Chapel Opening

100th Day of School

There really is nothing like Kindergarten.  So many fun experiences!  So many fun traditions and 100th Day is definitely one of the best.  I think these 2 silly sisters are about the cutest things ever.  Can't you just see them as little old ladies still spreading joy and nonsense wherever they go. 

Aubrey, Sadie, and Maddie

Mrs. Kieling

Mrs. Lytle

Mrs. Lute

They celebrated with so many fun counting activities.

These 2 are the sweetest and the silliest.  I'm definitely going to miss them when they're at school all day next year.

The 10 Commandment Song

Ice Cream at Costco

Happy Birthday Wyatt

 Wyatt's 15th Birthday!

His gift from his sister was a a sign that says "I'm Stupid."  I don't know what to do with these too.  They drive each other crazy and wouldn't know what to do without each other.  They've got each other's back though they often have an interesting way of showing it.  I think that just comes with being 15 months apart.

Hard to believe our little squirt is 15 though he's definitely tall enough to be 15.  It feels like every time I blink he's grown more and I don't know what to make of it.  In so many ways he still feels like a silly kid irritating his siblings and needing reminders to take a shower, but then he's also feeling more and more grown up.  He stronger than me and taller than me and as of recently he has his driving permit.  I can't wait to see what Wyatt is going to do in the next few years.  There is so much potential in this kid.  His heart is larger than life, he has lots of ideas, and we believe God is growing him into the kind of man this world needs.

Love you Wyatt!

January 2026

 Volleyball

J.B. and Roxanne coached a local club team for some of the Crosshill girls.

Rocket Launch Day

Mudroom Benches

Crafts

The girls got some fun craft kits for Christmas that they've been enjoying.

Hazel even planned out this activity for the twins which I thought was pretty impressive.

My Birthday

Brandon bought me a huge puzzle.  I don't think I've ever done one this large but with the help of the kids and a few days committed to it we succeeded.

Sweet Baby Grace

Homecoming

Cousins

Freshman Boys

Sadie, Felicity, and Sailor

Sailor, Abagail, Gabby, Sadie, and Felicity

Sophomore Class

Sophomore Girls