It is that time of year again! Here are first day of school pictures of the kids. They started on August 15th. They sure are looking grownup, don't you agree? They attend Concordia International School about 10 minutes from home. A bus comes to our little neighborhood and takes about 25 kids to the school in comfort and style! You have never seen school buses like this before. They ride with a driver and monitor who makes sure they have their seat belts on in their cushy seats with the air conditioner blowing. Stacia is in 9th, Lucas 8th, Lance 5th and Elise 3rd. They all seem to have adjusted quite well to life in China and to their new school. It is a beautiful campus with two new buildings. Elise is in the new elementary building and has to hike up to the 4th floor to her classroom. There are so many opportunities for growth outside the classroom as well. Stacia was the only freshman to make the varsity volleyball team and is busy with that 4-5 days a week. Lucas is trying out touch rugby and loves it. On Thursday he scored 3 out of 7 points for his team in two games. Both Lucas and Lance are running for the middle school cross country team as well. Elise will be taking an arts and crafts class after school and will start up her violin lessons soon. Both Lance and Elise are involved in the community soccer league playing with kids from all over the world.
It has been a wonderful learning experience for all.
It has been a wonderful learning experience for all. Thanks to Stacia for setting up the blog and entering the first posts. Sorry it has taken me so long to get this going. I had to find a way to get around the blog block here to view the posts. A new blog savvy friend from Chicago showed me "the way". More to come on life in China...
7 comments:
Great to see and hear from the Allen Family! You're right the kids look really grown up. David began first grade this week and is really enjoying it. Laura was very ready for school to begin :) Looking forward to many more posts to come!
Chris
Thanks for setting this up. We are so excited for you guys on your adventure of a lifetime! I can't believe it, but a part of me is jealous for all the time spent there. Glad to hear the kids are doing well. We sure miss having them in kids church. Keep the updates coming!
Aimee
Hello Allen Family,
Lydia and I are excited to be able to haer and see all that's happening in China with your posts. We'll look forward to hearing more! Did Elise receive Lydia's last email? Lydia wants Elise to know she received Mrs. Wells as her teacher this year. She's loving it so far!(Only have had 3 days of school!)
Lord's blessings to all,
Diana
Hi Allens!!!!
It is so great to hear from you and to see that you are all adjusting so well. Everything looks so beautiful and sounds so exciting.
Core starts next week, we will miss you and be thinking of you Lucas and Stacia.
Tyler made the Whalers hockey team this year and we have decided as a family and with seeking god of course that this is the right route for him. We are all very excited.
Riley is great,he is adjusting to middle school this year and Bryce is too big, he is crawling and running thru the house in his walker!
Cant wait to hear from you again!!
Michelle and Tim
Hello Allen Family!
Thank you for the updates. It is wonderful to hear from you and see the beautiful pictures. Best wishes to you all!
Cara
Sounds like a great family adventure. Keep the updates coming. We're making good use of all of the great things you left to our family. Thanks so much. You are all missed at lifechurch.
It's so good to hear from The Allens! It was so interesting to hear about your Christmas in China. We look forward to your notes and Dominic and Hunter have a great time checking out the blog with us and keeping up on your adventures. What wonderful experiences and thank you so much for sharing them with us!
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