Oh, how they've grown!

I took a long hiatus from the blog. It wasn't planned at all, there was just so much going on all of the time. It still feels that way. My last post was the summer before Elena's first grade year, and this fall she's going into third grade! How does that even happen?!

Time flies with kids, that's all I can say. Especially with a toddler . . .

So, here's a quick update on the kids!

Elena will soon be 8, and she is as sweet as they come. She's tenderhearted, compassionate, a natural caretaker, and a voracious reader. She's artistic, creative, and always wants to help others. She loves to play with dolls, do puzzles, draw, and do crafty things like make bracelets or keychain lanyards. She's been homeschooled from kinder until now, and we'll soon be starting her third grade curriculum. And she's really into Bethany Hamilton!

Samuel is a little boy with a strong will, he loves to manipulate things with his hands, he's always moving, he adores animals, and he loves reading both fiction and non-fiction books. You might just find him sitting by himself, reading an encyclopedia! He's going into kindergarten this year (homeschool), but he's reading at a second grade level and right now is devouring the Magic Tree House books, along with the Flat Stanley series. He's incredibly affectionate and sweet. He's also incredibly smart and is naturally math-oriented, if that makes any sense.

Adelina is just a bundle of joy! I cannot believe how this little one has completed our family. She's funny with a great sense of humor, loves books, and plays great with both her sister and brother. She loves looking for snails in the backyard, riding her bike, and floating around the pool. She resembles me most out of the three kiddos.