Jalen participated in a "Kids Read Comics" event- drawing for kids, attending workshops, and competing in "quick draw" events. Drawing and writing are Jalen's passion so this was an exciting and important day for him. It is so much fun to watch him grow and develop in his God-given talents!! He will be doing another KRC event in June... come see him in Chelsea, along with many super-cool, famous illustrators and writers!
Some of our Explorers' Graphic Novel Academy students...
Last weekend...
John bought me tickets to Les Mis as an early birthday gift and then practically begged me *not* to take him! Thankfully, I have good friends, willing to have a girls day out!! Susan was the perfect date. :)
Thursday night...
I have a new camera and, sadly, I can't figure it out most of the time sooooo this is the best photo I have from our CTK Jaguars basketball banquet. It was a fabulous season- they were 7-1, grew in skills and friendships, and John and the girls really seemed to mesh well. John talked in his final email about how much he will miss the words "Hey, Coach"... a very sweet mom headed up a beautiful effort to give him a priceless gift. In addition to some other great treats (loved dinner at Noodles and Co. this weekend!!), they gave him the following framed photo, which J will treasure forever. <3
J, getting a hug from "Chica" (Francesca), our team "pit bull"...
Greatest coach's gift EVER!... John could not have asked for more supportive parents in this league!
And on Friday...We sat on pins and needles, waiting for the mail to come. Luke applied to a charter school at the local community college over a month ago and April 1 was the date to receive admittance letters.
I knew in my heart that God was all over this one. I knew *He* knows what is best for my son! Still, I knew how much Luke wanted this new adventure in his life... he asked when he was 11 why he couldn't start college yet!! WTMC will provide both a high school diploma AND college credits (free!)... even an associate's degree if that is what he wants to shoot for!
Thankfully, the "Congratulations" letter DID indeed arrive and we are so pleased to begin this new phase of Luke's education. This is going to be a big change for us- my boys are both done homeschooling! Will someone please send tissues? :'( OK, I'm not *that* sad- I am SO excited to watch what they will do next as they grow and mature. Love those kids!!
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Haven't been to your blog in a LONG time.. I love the new banner picture. Congrats to Luke.. Patrick is sad that a lot of his friends will be moving on to 'real' school... thank God for Life Teen!
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