For a Thanksgiving art project we had over Austin and Emily to make vests and head dresses. We enjoyed Sarah Beth and Annelise joining in on the fun too! Home-school has really gone well the past several months. It has been so rewarding to work with Caleb at home-- and since we are getting more sleep at night, due to Annelise's cough being resolved, we are all feeling much better. Surviving is always so hard, and we are thankful for the rest we all have been getting.

And last but not least, we just spent the most wonderful weekend with our dear friends, Kevin and Virginia! We haven't seen them in over a year! We had some late-night girl time/guy time, breakfast at Cracker Barrel, and campfire smores with all of our kids. It was a special time. Thanks for making the trek here, friends! We love you tons!

The guys enjoyed a night of climbing- they all seemed very sore the next day!

Here is a picture of Annelise and Jack (they are 4 months apart). We laughed so much at all the silly things Jack said over the weekend- he is precious! and so is his little brother, Bennett, who I just met for the 1st time.

Thank you all, again, for your prayers and words of encouragement. We have truly felt them! Our next appointments won't be until mid January...so, in the meantime- Merry Christmas! We love you!