Wow....where did this semester go? One more week and the kids will be off for Christmas break. We are getting into the holiday's here. We've decorated, done some baking and have more to do.

I guess the most eventful unusual thing that happened this fall was that Latte had puppies! She had 4 boy puppies and this week they have all gone to their new homes. It has been much more delightful than we expected and not that much of a bother, although it was time for them to go to their new homes. We will not forget, Sprite, Pico, ScampJack, or Princeton Sarsi. May they bring lots of blessing and joy to their new families!

Homeschooling has had it's up and it's downs. All in all, it's been a good move for our family. I think it has been good for Malia and enabled her to have some success in her school work. She still hates school and I'm not sure what we can do about that. I have grown in my understanding of how to not push too much but not push too little either.

The other kids have had good semesters at school. The boys rec league basketball team was once again undefeated. The tournament is next week and they are all out to get us. Savannah is in basketball try outs currently. Malia is in Chonson, chapel team and she has a good part in Smike (the spring musical).

I have dealt alot with home sickness this past yr. I think it doesn't help knowing that it will be a while before we ago to the U.S. again for any extended time.

I guess that's enough for now.