The Kids are growing up so fast!

It is hard to believe how much the kids have grown since they came home three years ago. This first picture is of our family in Fall 2011 after we first came home from Colombia.

These next pictures were taken this Fall.

Angie just turned fourteen and is growing up so fast. She is in seventh grade this year. Ingrid turned twelve in July and is in the fifth grade. Juan turned ten in July and is in the fourth grade. Our kids are attending the same charter school as they did last year. It is called Odyssey Preparatory Academy, and we have been thrilled with the education our kids are receiving there, and with the values they emphasize with each scholar. The school’s expectations are very close to the ones we have for the kids at home, so they are being taught the importance of respect, responsibility, and accountability both at school and at home. In addition, the kids have had the opportunity to continue their Spanish and music education. Angie is playing the flute for the second year. Ingrid is playing the clarinet for the second year. And Juan is playing the trumpet for the first time. Although it is quite loud in our house in the afternoon during practice time, they love it!