Our Own Nim...

Kaylie loves playing in our Maple tree. The boys love to climb it too and are great climbers, but Kaylie has such balance because of gymnastics! She will even leave the trunk of the tree and walk out on branches like Nim from Nim's Island. Kaylie gave me a big smile when I told her that; she enjoys watching that movie, and Kaylie is very much like Nim when it comes to adventure. I just had to take some pictures of her in the tree. She is making a pully/robe system to bring her favorite stuffed animal, Sea Ottery, up into the tree with her. She doesn't like to go anywhere without Sea Ottery!

TIME to BRAG!

I am so proud of my kids! Kaylie graduated from Kindergarten...can you believe it!(See her personality shining in the picture). Already finished her first year of school! She loved doing her graduation program with songs and reciting all the memory verses from the whole year! I bet she knows more verses than you:) Her greatest achievement from this year is learning to read! It's amazing to watch a child learn to read and the pride they take in achieving this new skill!
Kyle and Kellan came home with certificates on the last day of school. Kyle made honor roll again and it is amazing to think that next year will be his last year in elementary school! He is such a wonderful boy with lots of friends and a good sense of right and wrong. I am amazed that even though he is one of the smallest in his class and among friends, he is the leader many times. The other kids really respect him because of his good judgement, kind heart, and intelligence!
Kellan received an achievement award for extra effort (they don't do honor roll for 2nd graders), a Perfect Attendance for the 2nd semester, and a 2nd place medal for a Language Arts Writing Contest! It was fun seeing all the papers Kellan brought home this year. Although even in May he was still forgetting to write in his agenda and bring home study guides and write his name on his paper, Kellan would ace most everything he did. We are talking 100% on most of his work!
They are doing outstanding in school, and Daddy and Mommy are so proud of them!
Sherri

Announcing Our Daughter!

We would like to introduce you to our precious little girl who waits for us in China! We are so excited! Her name will be Kelina Faye You Smith.
We are hoping to travel to get her this summer. The kids, grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins are all so excited! We just can't wait to get to know her and to shower her with our love! You can follow the journey to our daughter on the blog site: http://www.journeytoourchinaprincess.blogspot.com.

CHRISTMAS 2009

Christmas was wonderful! We enjoyed watching the kids open their presents. All three kids received a Nintendo DS with games! They are so excited and love playing their games!

Life

I had hoped to keep my blog better updated, but then life happens! We seem to be very busy and I can't believe how time flew..last blogging in August:(
Well, the start of school took a little bit to get use to this year. Kaylie started kindergarten at a private school and Mommy had to get use to the way things were done there. Kyle and Kellan started instruments this year. Now we are into the routine. Homework, chores (well still haven't figured out when to do those), and music practice. The kids are doing very well in school--all A's and B's!

Mattagami Missions Trip

We had the priviledge of going on a missions trip to the Mattagami First Nation in Ontario Canada. It was amazing to step into a different culture and make friends with a people that will always hold a place in our hearts. The Christian natives were so loving and friendly. We made lots of friends with the children there through our Children's program and sport recreation. Our children played a significant part in the number of kids that came out. They made friends that we can hopefully keep in contact with (the nearest post office is an hour and a half away in the next town)! We also held evening services for people to attend. Pray for the Mattagami people. They need to find hope in Jesus! We are already signed up for next year...Lord willing!
Our verse was 2 Corinthians 3:18, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
The Chief said we bring a peace to the community when we are there. He also said we demonstrate a way of life that he wishes for his people. May they see that Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life that we "reflect"!

Mattagami Missions Trip

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