It's been a while...

It's almost December and I just realized I never did a Back to School post, so let me bring y'all up to speed!  This year Thomas and I, through much prayer and consideration, decided that we would homeschool both children!  At first I wasn't sure if we were making the right choice even though we knew it was best for our family, but man am I glad that we are obedient to God's call on our lives!  Emily is doing great!  She is pretty much ahead of pace in the 7th grade.  She will finish school early again this year. Woo hoo!  Xavier is in 1st grade and doing well also!  He is reading and his speech is improving!  Another woo hoo!  He also just finished up his first soccer season! We have had a great school year so far!  


Earlier this month Thomas and I decided to start going to a new church in Bagdad, FLORIDA (not overseas).  It has been great for our family!  FBC Bagdad has welcomed us to their family with open arms!  The pastor is on fire and always preaches a good word, even when it hurts.  The music is great!  Thomas is singing with the praise band on Sundays.  Emily is working with the Acteens (mission group for girls) and Xavier is singing in the children's choir for Christmas.  I am helping where I can, when I can.  It's truly an awesome experience for our family!  


For Thanksgiving this year we went the non-traditional route and decided to help feed the homeless.  We went to Nothing Lost Outreach in Pensacola.  Our friend told us about it, and we knew it was what needed to be done for our family.  It was great to see the smiles and the thankfulness of those who were fed.  Em and X learned some valuable lessons.  Ever since they have seen the reality of it all, they are very concerned and remember to pray for them every day that the Lord will protect them and keep them.  Very sweet for a mama to hear.  


With December around the corner we are looking forward to our family vacation that we take most every year.  This year it is coming earlier than usual, we are going in January for a week to Disney World.  The kids are overjoyed and really looking forward to it.  Mom and dad are too!  ;)  


I have so much more I could tell, but I don't want this to bore y'all!  


Love from the 4 Sanchez's!  Merry Christmas!