All is well here!  We had a wonderful trip recently to Denver for the football game.  Just before we left on our trip, I traded in my 'dumb' phone for a new to me smart phone.  It has been quite the learning curve and I just have not had the energy to try to get the pictures off the phone ~ I don't have too many, but still.... Hopefully I will get a Denver post up soon.

We have already had several snow falls ~ fortunately the biggest came while we were in Denver.  However, it has warmed up a bit so most of it has melted now.

Hunting season is in full swing.  We have already processed a deer, a cow elk and then another friend just today gave us his deer.  He just hunts for fun and does not want the meat.  So, several of my evenings have been committed to helping JR with that.  I think after this season, we are going to upgrade our grinder and get something better.  Benjamin is now old enough to hunt and I might hunt some, so a more efficient grinder is needed.  It sure is nice to have an almost full freezer.  We have already had burgers and JR smoked some of the meat!  Really good meat.

We have to be careful with Bree (dog) because she is just tall enough to get her front paws on the counter and if food is left too close to the edge, she helps her self.  We found out the hard way with about $8 a pound meat!!

Recently had teacher conferences at the school.  Joseph's teacher said he is well liked and sought out by friends, especially on the playground.  She also commented on his work ethic and how she appreciates his 110%.  He is still struggling with reading.  She said it is so interesting how he seems to regress at times.  I just smiled and told her that was very characteristic of his apraxia.  She said Christmas time is usually her mental deadline for kids learning their letters and sounds so she was not too concerned.  However, this is his 4th year of formal school ~ he had two years of special needs preschool and one year regular preschool.  I am hoping after the holidays that she will start some one on one with him.  I just don't get very far with him.  Jacob is rocking it at school.  As expected, she mentioned his blurting out.  He just has so much energy and has a hard time controlling himself.  Both teachers talked about how great their math minds are!

Benjamin and I continue to move along at home.  Our main emphasis has been math, with some grammar and typing.  History and science are sprinkled in because those are so enjoyed by him.  He has been going to a tutor once a week and they have started doing more computer coding.  He recently made a video game!  Coding might just be a perfect fit for him.

Off to get everyone in bed!  I am hopefully able to post some pictures later this week!!