January

So I have decided to commit to update this blog every Friday. I ask all of you to please e-mail or call me or in any other way harass me if you do not wake up Saturday morning and read something about the Kahl's. On that note on with an update.

We are doing great! It was different spending Christmas out here away from everyone, but also nice and quiet. We went to Seattle, Washington for the week between Christmas and New Years. We crashed with some friends up there (Bill and Marla) and really enjoyed their company. We went to the Science center, Pike's Place, and some other spots popular with Bill and Marla. Not a one of us thought to take a picture so you will have to use your imagination.

"Aunt " Tanya came from January 9Th to 16Th. She needed a break from the east coast. We went to a few movies and parks, but mostly just relaxed around the house. Again she really needed some rest. We spent one day up in San Fransisco and checked out Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, The Bridge, Alcatraz, and Ghirardelli square. * Side note* In Tanya's and Megan's opinion the "world famous ice cream sundae" at the Ghirardelli chocolate store leaves much to be desired.

Homeschooling is going well. The boys started a science class on Friday the 18Th that runs ten weeks I think. Mr. Mac is awesome! He begins each class by telling a story using the white board. There is always some sort of problem and the story is left "to be continued..." while the children experiment in different ways in order to discover the solution. They are then able to go back and wrap up the story. The boys love it. Caleb will also be starting cub scouts on the 5Th of February. We are joining a den with other homeschooler's who have all sorts of adventures planed in the coming months. A few of Caleb's friend's from science are part of the group and he is very excited. Gabriel is working very hard on learning to get this reading and writing thing down and to drive his mother crazy with his constant bouncing.

That is about all can handle right now. I have got both boys working on stuff and asking questions. I need to be less distracted. So for now we love you and miss you.