It's Been Awhile

I know it's been awhile since I posted on this blog. This family has been busy!!! The last 2 wks. of school for Charlie were filled with many hours of studying for finals. Chuck and I both took turns studying with him, and then quizzing him. He did awesome. All As on his finals, except for one 89%. That was in Geometry. We are so proud of Charlie. He earned a laptop computer that he and Chuck picked out together. We don't mind rewarding Charlie for good grades. He won't always get something as extravagant as a computer, we just so happened to need one, so we used good grades as an incentive to get it quicker. He accomplished many things his first year in H.S. Besides having outstanding grades throughout the year, he came out of his comfort zone and acted in a play!!! He also became a member of the Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow, completing his Ordeal Weekend in May. So many things to be proud of. In July, he can officially start driving. Yikes. Chuck is taking care of that one. He is so much more patient than I am.
Abby continues to be a joy also. She is SO active and keeps me busy. She will start ballet again in the fall, and also join American Heritage Girls. It's like the Girl Scouts, but it's Christian based.
We've been going to the library, swimming, to the park, circus, etc.... I'm already worn out, but in a good way. When she thanks me and tells me that she loves me, it's all worth it!!! She is so much like Chuck. He loves it!!! She has made our family complete. Next week, I will be watching her friend for 7 days, and I have lots planned. Gonna keep them busy!!! I'm going to post some pics of Charlie's Order of the Arrow Ordeal if I have them on my computer. He is pretty dirty in them. He had to dig a huge trench!!!