Almost up and Running

Well, I wanted to assure everyone that we are ok :)  We have been having some computer problems and have not been able to get a new blog up.  We are very thankful that we can use the computer again, but I have not been able to get the pictures up.  If it starts working later today or this week, I will try to add a few pictures at the end of this blog.

The New Year has consisted of a lot of our usual things.  The kids had a couple days of from the local schools and enjoyed playing outside.  Katherine learned how to ride her bike with no training wheels.  One day she helped cook dinner with Ayi.   Lauren had a bike race at her school.  She had so much fun and came in 4th.  Regan and Benjamin learned how to play street hockey.  They will be meeting together with some other kids for about an hour on Wednesdays to play. 

The kids spent their Christmas money this week.  Benjamin bought a Lego ninja airplane, Regan ordered matching pj's for her and her American Girl doll, Lauren bought a teddy bear, and Katherine bought a dress.

We also had some little friends over for a day and saw a lady drawing water from a well.  Ayi also took Lauren out to buy her a gift for the upcoming local holiday.  The kids will have off for a month (but we will still homeschool during that time)  All of the kids have bathrobes that they have enjoyed wearing around the house.  They have discovered that if you sleep in them that you stay warmer.  Every winter I am amazed at how cold it can feel inside your house.  We enjoy the break from the heat, but it will be nice when it starts warming back up.

I do hope we can get some pictures up soon!