Hope's 4th grade class along with the 9th grade class at Eastwood had been studying Medieval Times including the architecture of cathedrals. Both classes visited five churches in Montgomery to get a first hand look at the many different styles and symbolism. I was able to tag along and it was very interesting and educational. Of course, Hope's favorite thing was a huge pinecone that she discovered hanging in a tree:)! Seriously, she did enjoy it.
We also welcomed our new au pair, Nathalia, who is from Brazil. Once again, we feel like the Lord led us to just the right person. We are thankful to have her with our family! The kids were able to show Nathalia all about carving a pumpkin and decorating them. Viola was also back visiting for a few months and they all made the most of Halloween!
We were all invited by Julie Beasley to visit her barn and horses. The children did so well and it was fun meeting all of the horses. Dr. Love ended up being a favorite!
Hope got her tonsils removed Nov. 16 and she was a very brave trooper. It was uneventful but it did take some time to recover. She also got a bad cough about five days after surgery which aggravated her recovery! By Thanksgiving, she had almost fully recovered and had not missed a week of school!
Will received a special bow and arrow set. He had a hard time pulling it back at first but with a little practice, he was able to do it! Hope decided she really like it and asked for one for Christmas! Even Lena gave it a try but she prefers dolls and all things girly!
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| Hope on a field trip to learn more about cathedrals in Montgomery |
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| The 4th grade studied Medieval History and learned about the architecture of churches during this time. |
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| Will and Hope with Nathalia! |
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| Hope enjoying the gooey stuff in a pumpkin! |
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| Will and Lena hard at work decorating their pumpkins! |
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| This is one ferocious cat! |
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| Lena, Hope and Will |
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| Lena, Hope and Will ready for trick or treating |
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| Nathalia and Viola ready for trick or treating |
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| A horse loves to be brushed! |
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| Hope riding |
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| Viola helping Lena ride! |
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| Will |
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| Lena helped braid the tail! |
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| Hope had her tonsils removed just before Thanksgiving! |
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| The Birchfield Family at Thanksgiving! |
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| Birchfield and Hubbard children enjoying Thanksgiving! |
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| Sharp shooter! |
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| Lena giving it a try! |
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| Will was so kind to share his bow with the girls! |
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