Two weeks ago our kids decided to create a mini-golf course in our backyard. (Becca was inspired with the idea after watching the younger kids play hockey with sticks.) First, they cleared the land and roped off the area for the course. Then they plotted where the holes would be and dug them. Lastly they marked each of the 10 holes with a paper flag connected to a stick.

The kids were creative in finding golf clubs and balls. They also made their own score sheets. They had a blast playing. We were in Phnom Penh this week and were able to buy real golf balls, so the kids are going to recreate the course and play some more. I just love it that our kids came up with this idea all on their own! I love the creativity, resourcefulness, and team work. Makes my mama’s heart happy.

We had our family Valentine’s celebration last Friday, complete with heart-shaped pizzas, card exchange, gifts, dirt dessert, and playing hide-and-go-seek in the dark! The kids have been working on their cards for a few weeks. Even Micah had fun hand-painting cards for everyone.

December 2, 2021 the girls completed All About Reading Level 2. It’s been great to see their progress. They also completed All About Spelling Level 1 in November. Last month we handed out their certificates of completion.

Both girls read books above the level they are currently in – Anna is almost done reading Farmer Boy. She’s reading Babe – The Gallant Pig as well. I’m especially pleased with their expression and voices when they read.

Micah is now 14 months. He’s never still enough for me to get an in-focus picture! Always moving. So much fun!

The best climbing trees in our yard are the tamarind trees. Our kids climb them all year long and are especially excited when its fruit is in season. They eat it before it’s ripe and when it’s ripe. (Check out Wikipedia for more info on tamarind.)

One pod has multiple seeds and there’s very little fruit around the seeds, which look like small stones. But they kids love them.

It’s amazing how high our kids get in these trees.

All outside pictures by Becca.