Glasses

This cute kid got glasses! He doesn't actually have much of a prescription, but he does have an astigmatism, which may be why he's been getting headaches. The jury is still out on whether he'll keep wearing them, but he was excited to try them and wear them for a few weeks at least. I think they suit him.

Band Concerts and State Scholars

We've been to a couple of band concerts for Ali this fall. It has been weird to think that after seven years of band concerts, we are down to the last few. Ali has certainly grown as a musician over those years.

Both Ali and Logan are Illinois State Scholars, which means that they are in the top 10% academically of all Illinois Seniors, and each had their name on their School's marquee. Way to go, you two!

Wrestling

Eli has been really enjoying wrestling this fall. It was a sport new to all of us, and he said it has all the parts he liked from other sports he's tried (doing something hard, being part of a team), and none of the parts he didn't like (less team pressure so less nerves). He's liked going from knowing nothing about the sport to being able to do it well.

Jason and I have spent a lot of time at meets. Good thing we like each other and Eli!

All Four

Jake has been working on connecting with his siblings- asking about their days and inviting them to do things with him. His favorite thing to do with them is to play Minecraft. Usually, it's just him and one sibling, but sometimes it's all four of them!

Egg Skills

We decided to recreate this picture and have Logan teach another brother how to make scrambled eggs. Five eggs a day and about six years of experience seem like pretty good qualifications to me!

Work and Play

Jason and I make a great team! We worked together for many hours to reupholster our dining room chairs. They are not perfect, but they are 100% better than the torn, uncomfortable seats they were before!

And here we are out on a date! Either at work or at play, I love spending time with my guy!

 

Jersey Day

Two of my favorite people ready for Jersey Day at their school.