Gosh, summer is almost over here in WA state. Our summer wasn't all that great re: heat wise but I am not complaining at all. I am glad the children went on summer break shortly after the newest ones got here. That way they got to know each other really well spending the day together all day for nearly 2.5 months. Our school doesn't start until Sept.2 We decided to hold our Amira one year back and re-do Kindergarten. I have always said that if I could have stayed home she would have started this year anyway and not last. She is not being held back for intelligence but rather her maturity. She is just not there. Now that we have Misrak and Biruk to compare, its pretty evident. We are trying to get Micah started in a pre-school program.

We really didn't do much this summer except go to Idaho and a short weekend trip to the ocean but that's about it. We have one more thing to do and that is our annual camp on Labor Day weekend. I think that will be the highlight of the summer for the kids. Oh and Kevin and I will go away for a few days for our anniversary.

Danica's friend Willis came over last weekend to have dinner with us. He is off to Korea for a one year mission trip to teach English. I loved being in his company, he is such a godly young man. He even brought me flowers. His mama raised him well. Danica met him at her summer camp when just in 7th grade and they have been friends ever since. Well I guess I am reminiscing for a future husband for my daughter but she is not interested, unfortunately.

Amira

Danica and Willis

Micah loves pastries
Misrak and Micah (She is so protective over him)