I am a writer at heart. My blog is my outlet to express thoughts, memories, and keep everyone up to date. A lot has happened since April. We finished our 7th year of home schooling. We traveled to Washington, DC with some friends over Memorial Day weekend. Mom and I spent a weekend in Charleston, SC to celebrate / remember Dad over his birthday weekend. We began telling friends and family that Baby Brooks #6 is to be arriving in January!! We traveled again to visit family in Kentucky and took a detour through Nashville and Knoxville, TN on the way home. And our 8th year of home schooling began the second week of August. This year we joined a co-op which means every Tuesday we spend the morning at a church in town where the kids each have their own classes of 8-9 children learning together. It has brought both the kids and I new friends and new learning experiences. Sully also learned to walk this summer and Rylan is now potty-trained. Braewyn began playing the violin. Juliet is doing great at learning to read in Kindergarten. And Philip has moved up into the youth group at our church. Things are a'changing!
Philip is now 11 and in 6th grade
Braewyn is now 9 and in 4th grade
Juliet is now 5 and in kindergarten
Rylan is now 3 and in preschool
Sully is now 20 months old and enjoying life!!!
Our schedule is busy but we know that God is leading us to these things and the blessings are incredible. Matthew and I didn't foresee 5 (and soon to be 6!) children in our future 10 years ago but we wouldn't change a thing. Thankfully, he and I got away last weekend for a short getaway to Asheville, NC for some needed R&R. We know this season of life won't last forever so it's best to make the most of it. As someone one told me, the days are long but the years are short!
We're all looking forward to meeting you, little one!
