Eli

Eli is such a smartie pants. We taught him the sign for "more" but now it has morphed into "I want". He claps twice and points to what he wants. When we get it right, he nods quite vigorously. When he wants to go outside, he points to the door and waves.


I can't believe he'll be one in just over a month.  The time has flown by!  I just love having a baby in the family.  He is adored by his siblings and his parents.  I'd say pretty much everyone who comes in contact with him is a bit enamored.


The other day he took a step and he stands alone for longer and longer amounts of time.  He'll be walking before we know it!


One thing he really likes to do lately is draw on the fridge.  I found out that dry erase markers wipe right off, so everyday we get 2 or 3 masterpieces by Eli!


We are now trying to teach him the signs for "please" and "all done".  It's so nice when babies can tell you what they want.

Another Legacy Lion in the family

After much thought and consideration, Tristan is happy to announce that he will be attending Legacy Preparatory Academy starting August 16th.  

After much thought and consideration, he, along with Chris and I, have decided to leave the online school and try out a mainstream school.  

It just feels right!  He is ready to learn how to be around other students and have a chance to meet some friends.  It's time for him to have more choices in his classes.  He is ready and willing to give it a try.

We met with the principal.  He seems like the type of person who would be easy to work with and talk to.  Tristan did great at the interview, shaking hands, making eye contact, and answering questions.  He even made a joke or two.  He selected his classes and  paid the fees.  Now he just needs to submit an essay about why he wants to go to LPA, and find two people to write letters of recommendation.

We are so excited!