Category: Our Family
The IB Science Fair
Sus was invited by the International Baccalaureate biology teacher to help judge the freshman science fair. She had a fun morning. Some of her favorite projects were: 1) observing if earthworms respond to color, 2) seeing if snails survive freezing temperatures, 3) growing sprouts in a vacuum chamber, and 4) measuring the growth of plants exposed to different music (classical and R&B were the best). Continue reading The IB Science Fair
It’s A Wonderful Life
After two months of rehearsals, Jenny played Miss Andrews in It’s A Wonderful Life. She had a handful of lines and did them well . . . “I’ve got $242 here, George Bailey, and $242 isn’t going to break anybody!” She is cutting up in costume here with some of the girls who played in the crowd scenes. She is second from the left. Thanks to her drama teacher for the photo. Continue reading It’s A Wonderful Life
Ben’s Metal Detector
Ben definitely enjoyed his advanced circuits lab this semester. The final assignment was to design and build an advanced device with a team member. Ben and another student received an A for their metal detector. We hope you “techie types” enjoy the photo. Continue reading Ben’s Metal Detector
The pipes are in!
We had our house totally re-piped this week. On Saturday, we will have fourteen holes patched, then we can start painting and moving things back. The boys will want to sleep in their room for the Thanksgiving holiday! There IS a bunk bed under all that STUFF! Just about every room has piles of things we had to move out of the way. We expect for this spot to be transformed! We’ll replace this pile with a beautiful Christmas tree on November 25th. If you would like to read a story about how we were able to share our faith … Continue reading The pipes are in!
Happy Birthday, Josh!
Aspiring Aerospace Engineer conducts experiments on the aerodynamic properties of Styrofoam packing peanuts. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Josh!
Mike and Sus Schmitt 