
Here are Lydia (6th), and Eli (3rd) on their second day of school and Aden on his first day of Kindergarten.

Clara and Mommy took a hike around the Nature Preserve at Calvin College and had lunch at one of the ponds. What a beautiful day. I anticipate being able to spend some fun days with her – she is an entertaining companion!
I was wondering how Aden would hold up as he has full days of K on M-W-F. He declared it to be “Awesome, awesome, awesome!” on the walk home.
Lydia’s only homework this week has been a memory verse. Easy!! She says.
Eli’s homework this week is to bring a bag containing 6 things about him. A nice, slow start to a very busy year. He and Aden begin soccer next Tuesday.
Lydia auditions for The Nutcracker on Saturday from 1-2:30. She is very excited as she also will be starting en pointe this year when her instructor deems her ready. A busy and fun year awaits us!
I am starting the year with 3 new piano students and a few younger students whose parents are waiting to see how the school schedule treats them before they begin. I also took on the role of room parent for the 5th/6th grade class and will get to plan and coordinate some fun field trips and parties this year. I may also continue to lead the 4th grade class of GEMS at church…praying about that one.
Paul is busy at work, doing photography and web design on the side (including bartering for a dining room table made of reclaimed barn wood) and will help lead the Cadets group at church every other Wednesday.
We both have been back to leading worship at church once a month and are having tons of fun making music together again after a few years off.













