- Sasha - You turned 15, and in fact will be 16 in a few weeks. You finished 9th grade, enjoy fishing in warmer weather and air soft gun "stuff" in cooler weather. You seem to like your 10th grade class schedule (no Spanish!) and particularly are enjoying Economics with Mr. Belles. Over time, I notice you spending more time out with friends (including Gage, Steven, and Jason). I think that mid-teens are a challenging stage of life, as you are very much "in between" being a child and an adult. Are you feeling receptive to guidance from grown-ups? As a general suggestion, try to remember that everyone has a different point of view and be respectful of other people's perspectives and feelings.
- Brock - You turned 10, and have now finished 3rd grade. You say you don't especially like your 4th grade homeroom teacher, Mrs. Przybyla, however do like your science teacher Mrs. Bonomo. Regardless, school is going well and you have become quite a reader (this week, you finished "The Hunger Games"). It's great that you are enjoying Cub Scouts - and were away for a week at Camp Acahela! And soccer too.... You have some nice friendships, for example with Adam, Bryce, and Kyle. Earlier this year, you remarked that if I were a goddess I should be the goddess of families (what a wonderful compliment!). Remember that your entire family is important and that you are loved & appreciated.
- Tiger - Since moving here in January, Tiger put the finishing touch on making our house a true "home". Tiger is so very social and affectionate, always wanting to be held (and fed too!). After we returned from our Delaware vacation, Sterling's aunt mentioned that Tiger had been howling at the front window in our absence. He likes it when anyone dangles kitty feathers and other toys for him. Besides the food/water bowl area in the kitchen, some of Tiger's favorite spots are looking out the front screen door and porch window, perching on the laundry room window sill overlooking the back yard, your gaming chair, any surface with a blanket or other soft items to lie on, and sleeping at the bottom of beds (where he gets annoyed if his companion sleeper rolls over). He is our best boy - and here is a recent picture of him freshly bathed with a bow provided by Grooming Cottage:
- Steve - Steve is very connected with us, and interested in the two of you as well as (of course!) his three girls. We have dinners and outings together on a regular basis. When Steve arrives at Sharpe Street, Tiger immediately begins meowing as he knows petting will commence shortly. Steve has been quite busy with work, occasional travel including trips to West Chester where Becca has been at college, and frequent postings on NCFE. "Carroll Boys" would not exist without his effort to create the blog and ongoing encouragement. It also helps a lot that Steve keeps electronics in good repair including our computer, printer, Brock's iPod, etc! Over the summer, Steve was recognized on a local TV channel for publishing NCFE..... you may be interested in linking to the video below:
WBRE - Blog of the Week
As "Carroll Boys" carries forward into Year 2, I still find it enjoyable and worthwhile. Thank you to Grammie and Grandad, and especially Steve, for interest in it and more importantly for caring about us. It is lovely to walk together on the path of life.
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