Ella is a third grader this year. She continues to excel in school both academically and socially. She is a joy to those around her and a joy to our family. We are so thankful for her helpful spirit. Her teacher this year shared at conferences what a great job Ella does with her kindergarten reading buddies. She works with two children who her teacher says are not particularly easy but Ella gets them reading and enjoys working with them. We are so proud of the girl she is growing into. We can't believe that this will be her last year in the lower elementary building she is currently attending. She is growing so quickly.
Jackson is a first grader this year. He continues to make us smile and astonish us with his uniqueness. He recently wowed a room full of people at a cousin's wedding with his Michael Jackson moves. Friend me on facebook and check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2672631182192. He works hard at doing his very best at school and he loves spending time with his friends and playing legos.
Lincoln is three and half this Christmas. We love watching him grow and change each day. He is a mature three year old who loves to write and color. He is already "writing" his name. He has the L, the i and the c down. He continues to write an o instead of a n. :) He enjoys going to "his school" - our momLife group on Wednesday mornings at church. He does his best to keep up with his older siblings. We are so thankful for our sweet boy!!!
Jason is taking on new challenges this year. It's a year of change again for the Connors family. Jace left the Home Depot in October and he is currently an agency intern with State Farm. It is an extensive and challenging training but he is enjoying this new opportunity that God placed in our path. We are amazed at how God brings about His plan for us when we remain open and hold our plans loosely. This is a big move but we trust Him with what lies ahead of us; we know He has put these plans in motion.
I continue to be involved with the leadership for momLife mornings - Community Church's ministry to moms. It keeps me very busy but I enjoy doing it most of the time. :) The church has recently hired new staff to watch over our team so we are getting to know a new staff person and settling in to a new groove. I continue to ask God to use our efforts to change women's lives and impact entire families. I'm blessed to still be able to be at home full - time (beside my volunteer hours. :) ). I'm thankful that I get to raise my children and be there for them as they grow.
We hope that this Christmas finds you and your family doing well. We are thinking of you and praying that you have a blessed year ahead!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
"in God, we LIVE and MOVE and have our BEing..." Acts 17:28
