Nathan Ray turned 12 on June 30th. He is in the 7th grade at the Emmett Jr. High. He keeps busy with scouts and school and piano and all the chores he has to do around the house and our little farm. He is constantly thinking up some new idea or invention or theory about something. Usually science related. He has an amazing ability to remember facts if they are interesting to him. He also has an amazing ability to completely forget things that he isn't so interested in... (like where he puts his homework, his scout book, his dirty clothes...) He is a great swimmer and has become our favorite babysitter. Abbie adores him. Nate is the biggest reader I've ever known. Yes, we've grounded him from books more than a few times. He is also very dedicated. When he decides to do something... watch out. He usually does. He and Bryan have followed Gary's example and have cut the sweets out of their diet on their own about 2 months ago. He also gets himself up at about 4:30 or 5:00 AM to work on homework when the house is quiet. He played a big part in his GT group's Future City Competition this year and their group ended up taking 3rd place in the state. He is becoming quite good on the piano and has even accompanied the young men during their meetings once or twice. He is a great kid and does what he knows is right. He's an example to us in many ways. We are proud of him.
2 comments:
That was a sweet tribute to Nate. I didn't know a lot of those things about him. He's a great kid, but all of your kids are. You guys must be good parents or something. (:
Tera is also always trying to think of new inventions! It makes me laugh, some of the things she comes up with.
That's amazing that they cut out all the sweets from their diets! That's so hard to do. We have been thinking about doing that. Man, it's hard with birthday cake at home though (:
Hello Angie. I just found you through Brenda's blog. I am so glad you are blogging. I was like you at first, not even understanding the name. Now, I check my blogs every night after work. It is such fun to keep track of everyone in the family! I can't believe how your little family has grown! It was great to learn more about Nate - keep the info coming.
By the way, have you visited the Jewkes Family Blog? If not, please do so. Be sure to leave a comment and your blog info so Jenn can add it to the rest of the family blog sites. Brenda (Dart)
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