BACK TO THE LIBRARY

 

I don't remember if I updated that our library FINALLY  re-opened in the spring of 25!

So of course we have to attend some events, like this lego build.

It's so good to be back!

TLC GRADUATION

Every year, our "Thursday Co-op" holds a graduation picnic and over the years we have participated in many.  It is an optional thing and just a nice way to culminate the year.

2025 we had 8th grade and high school graduates.  

As you can see from the picture below, it is quite well attended--we were there early to help hand out caps and gowns..

Senior!

Graduates

Bean and a friend.  

They were the only ones who chose to walk for this particular event...

and decided to skip up for their certificates! 

It was cute

Thanks TLC for this event and congrats to all graduates

DAPHNE

 

We added another little one to our menagerie in the beginning of June.

She is something else, sooo friendly but quirky.  I guess Daphne fits right in! 

TIME MARCHES ON

 Once again, I have not been able to keep up with EVERYTHING!

This past Fall season (2025) was the absolute-most-chaotic-busy time I think I have ever had in my life to date.  This includes having a house full of toddlers.

Thankfully, we made it through and have had a little break.

While I have a few minutes, I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!

I will try to be more diligent in updating in the new year.

DRIVING

 

Meet Stuart.

The latest in our "fleet."

Missy got her permit in April and we came across a deal that was too good to pass up and so she purchased her first vehicle and is eagerly awaiting her license in 8 short months. 

In the meantime, it is nice to have an "extra" vehicle around just in case.

Because we've had a lot of "just in cases" this summer.

JUST TWO MORE

 Rather than edit my previous post, just two more from graduation day.

I have several more shots that MJ took, but I'll have to save those for another time.

Congrats again!!

GRADUATE #2

This past May, we had our second-born graduate high school.

She was part of the North Jersey Christian Homeschool graduation group.

Rehearsal day and photos 

There was some special music during the ceremony and Bean played piano for one of the pieces.

"The Graduate" by The Arcadian Wild

This graduation was extra special since cousins got to graduate together.

Certainly made it easier on the family

After a fiasco of a broken down car, we finally got home and the girls decorated their caps for the following day's ceremony

Graduation morning!

All lined up.

There were 27 graduates in this class, if I remember correctly.

All done!

photo op

Afterwards, we celebrated with grandparents at a local restaurant.

We started out outdoors, but the wind was pretty vicious and so they were able to move us under a tented enclosure.

One of Bean's friends took pictures from the graduates point of view, 

Thanks, Ella!! lol

The ceremony includes a slide show and personalized, recorded message for each student.  

Parents come up on the stage to present the diplomas and then watch the slideshow with their graduate, this is one of the most special parts of the graduation.

Congratulations, Beanie!!

We love you and can't wait to see where the Lord leads your paths.