As most of you know, I am out on maternity leave. Ansley Paige made her entrance 6 weeks early on February 11. She shares her birthday with Will Whitlock, someone very special to us. At 5 pounds 12 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long, she is a true gift from God. As healthy as any full term baby, she reminds me every day of God's goodness and grace. She is my little bundle of blessings. Baylee is the best oldest sister that I know, and Avery Kate is adjusting slowly.
Ms. Amanda has been taking care of my 3 amigos at school, and she is doing a fabulous job. They are learning and doing lots of fun, hands on projects. I am going to try to get in there and help them post some things that show what they have been up to. I miss you all and will be back to work soon.
My, how they've grown! The top picture is of Caroline, JT, and Jefferson and outside the petting zoo at the fair last September as 4th graders. I practically had to tie them down yesterday to get them to let me to take the same picture of them as 5th graders. I made them rotate seats so that I could have a picture of them in the same seating arrangement. It really got on their nerves, but I couldn't resist. I think JT gets the award for most growth/change.
in science. I will post pictures soon. We are currently working on adding and subtracting with large numbers in math. In language we are studying the subject and predicate parts of sentences. They are pros at this. In social studies we are working on map skills. We are studying modern-day Bible heroes and the history of hymns. We have learned about making choices that honor God everyday. 
