A new chapter in our family has begun. Mason started school this last month. He has loved it, and has made new friends and learned new things. It was a transition at first of course, and sometimes he wishes they taught more math and science, but his teachers love him and he loves them too. He is always coming home with awards for good behavior and listening. Not a surprise there. He is such a great kid. We're very proud of him in case you couldn't tell :). We enjoyed our flexibility to travel while we did homeschool and lived that up, but now we are on a schedule which is good too. Mason is learning to listen to other teachers and make new friends. I think he is a good influence, and he is also able to meet people from different backgrounds and gain new perspective in life which we also find extremely valuable.
We have enjoyed playing tennis at night after dinner (and I can't keep Lizzie off the court). Mason and Stanley have made progress with the best coach I can think of, their Dad. They also enjoyed participating in a kids race on base, and Stanley came out with first place (actually he was the only 5 year old who even finished the half mile race - kind of long I thought for that age in that heat) :), with his Daddy at his side. Mason competed in a 1 mile race and came out near the top as well. I was so proud of them both for running their best and finishing the race. That is what matters to me. We have been so blessed this year with good health until this week (school starting - sickness spreads). Mason and Stanley have also been helping take care of animals in the neighborhood and trying to earn some money for college :). We love all of our friends here and feel very blessed to be surrounded by such good people.
