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Greeting everyone!
Mack (Malcolm Robert Morgan) brought home his first report card today. We were rather amazed. His fascination with all things sports Marc and I had presumed would have a negative effect on his grades, it was just the opposite in fact. Though his effort could be better (this was said in a conference) his grades are excellent, particularly in the sciences. He's apparently friends with everyone and his project on his hockey skates was a big hit. Who knew? He's doing well all in all and our sports fan has burst forth as the "Co-Captain" of each team he's on. I know the competetivness is mine, but the sport ability must be from his father. He's still a joy, and despite the hectic schedule, he keeps everyone smiliming.
The twins are doing well in preschool and have proved to be as different as night and day. Bron (Bronwen Elizabeth Anne) is a little tomboy. She's turned into her big brother's shadow and makes herself a nuisance to Mack and his friend's boys' club. She's definitely her father's daughter, and looks like him except for her eyes which are identical to mine. She spends her time outside of preschool chasing after her brother on the hockey rink (we caved and let her use Mack's old skates.) She's actually very good especially for her age and is determined to be as good as Mack. I don't doubt she will soon enough. She's also taken to trying to tear around the fields on Toby(Mack's pony). She's a handful by herself and fearless doesn't begin to explain it. She's got a heart of gold but is so full of energy that it's often overshadowed. She'll be our second little sports star soon.
Gwen (Gwendolen Anna Blythe) is the quiet one. She sits with her dolls and will play for hours. She's figured how to get Mack to slow down and play with her. Mack adores her. She loves to help with anything girly, and she's fansinated by her new baby brother. She's the little mother of all of them.
Lochlann Gordon Reed is the newest addtion to our family. He was born on January 5th and wieghed in at 8lbs 5 ounces, the heaviest yet! and was 19 inches. He's been home for almost six months and has charmed the family with his quiet and somber disposition. He always seems to be thinking of some grave matter when left alone, but he laughs easily enough so we'e not worried. I think he inherited the deadpan naturally enough both Marcus and I perfected it at young ages. The best way to see him smile is to laugh, or tell him a story. Mack has taken to calling him "Lock," and the rest of the family has caught on. It seems to fit him well enough and we're so pleased with our newest addtion.
The creatures are all doing well and we're considering an expanision on the barn to make more room for the practice. With the idea of an expanding barn Bron has decided to campaign for her own pony. We're tempted but unsure. School out in about 20 minutes and I need to gather Lock and drive over to pick up the girls, while Marcus wait for Mack at the bus stop.
Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you all in a week
Charlotte, Marc, Malcom, Bronwen, Gwen, Lock and the creatures