So it's been awhile.....

It's been awhile since I have blogged and that is for a couple of reasons. First of all, we have had MAJOR computer issues here in the Arrington Household. First off - our home desktop computer decided to LITERALLY smoke and part of the CPU burned, then my Dad's laptop that I use for work got some sort of virus....so that left us with our little Netbook. The netbook is great for checking e-mail and surfing the net but is limited in other use so there wasn't much we could do on it. Any how...we have fixed the big laptop and so now I can Blog!!!

The second reason that I haven't been on here to blog is simply because with the end of school, we have been BUSY BUSY~~ School got out on May 13. All the kids had a great year - it is HARD to believe that we have completed two full school years here in Bayfield! Where has the time gone? What is even greater than that is that we have been here 2 years and NO plans on leaving. Things are going GREAT here and the Lord has just blessed us beyond measure.

So - here is the latest in the Arrington family:

Hannah - Officially completed her first year of Jr. High and turned 12 this past week! Yes - I do know that in a year I will have a teenager - DON'T remind me!!!! She did great in school and was on the honor roll with a 3.87 GPA!!! She is looking forward to a summer of youth activities, relaxing and working for my mom a little. We are so proud of the young lady that she has become and are excited to see how the Lord will use her in the future!

Malachi - Has one year left in elementary school before he will join his sister in Jr. High. He had a great year academically as well although like his Dad, he struggles a little with staying on task! He is really excited to learn how to lure fish this summer and has already managed to go out a few times with Dad! Malachi is also excited for Boys camp, spending time with grandparents and playing with friends this summer. Malachi is also in shooting sports in 4-H and is learning lots about gun safety and shooting!

Kestra - Our personal little Diva!!! What more is there to say? She loves clothes, shoes, and jewelry. She made lots of progress in her reading this year and loved her teacher. She is looking forward to Girls camp, playing and cooking with her Mimi and Nanna this summer (note - not Mom) She is in Cake Decorating in 4-H and is excited about that!

Tyler- Man on a Mission! Tyler is always busy and keeps us on our toes! He loves to be outside playing, working, whatever. He is particularly fond of water and is happy to be in it any chance he gets. He had a good year in school and has made progress! He knows all the letters, counts to 50 without help (most times) and is beginning to read some sight words. His goal this summer is to spend time with Grandad on the farm, go camping with Papaw and go to the park!

Joel - Continues to enjoy his work with the church. He is taking the summer off from school because of the youth schedule and the fact that our church is building a brand new sanctuary this summer!!! Yeah!!! The youth will be going to camp and Joel and our pastor may be in charge of boys camp this year. In addition to helping in whatever way is needed with the building project and youth activities, he will spend a lot of time this summer planning for the school year and youth programs.

Ronnie - Home Maker Extrodinare!!! After attempting to work part time at a Pizza Parlor, we decided that really wasn't the job or the schedule I wanted for the summer. So I am working for my Dad one or two days a week, managing our home and schedules, and also helping in various ways at the church. This fall I plan to sub in the schools some but am open to whatever the Lord has in store for us.

So that for the most part catches you up on the Arrington Life. I hope to be better about keeping my blog up this summer. In addition to regular updates, I am also hoping to post what's on my mind and some posts for discussion....