An Introduction

Before I fully get started on this blog, I think it's proper that I introduce myself. Hello! My name is Kate, and I am 16 (for four more days aw yeah). I have two lovely parents and 5 younger siblings which I will tell you all about in a bit. My favorite color is yellow, and my favorite dessert is ice cream. I've been a Christian since I was very young, but only in the past few years have I really started to understand the meaning of that statement and the extent of God's grace. I am about to finish my junior year of high school, and although I have all my credits and could therefore graduate next month, I'm going to take a year to get a head start on some college classes. I plan on getting a college degree in either computer science or computer programming. And although I plan on getting a college degree and being educated, I greatly desire to be a stay-at-home mom. Of course I only want around two kids or so, which brings me to my family:

First, my parents. My Dad and Mom have been married for 17 years, and my Mom has birthed all six of us (in other words, none of us are adopted). My parents decided many years ago that the Lord had called them to homeschool their children. So after I had been in kindergarten for one semester, they pulled me out and I've been doing school from my bedroom ever since. Don't get me wrong, my parents have been very involved with my education. In fact, whatever they've done must work, I got a 32 on the ACT a couple months ago.

Mom loves drawing and painting and things. She's very artistically inclined. Oh and she's been trying to write a book for several years. Maybe when she finishes it I'll give away a signed copy or something. ;)

Dad is extremely intelligent and very computer savvy. He has a degree in computer science and he always knows how to fix a broken laptop or messed up router.

Next up we have all five of my younger siblings (nicknames will be given because of reasons):

1. Will- Will is my 13 year old brother who enjoys reading, playing board games, and playing video games. He's not very into sports and never has been. Recently we learned that he has a disease called Crohn's Disease which is an autoimmune disorder of the intestines. He was severely malnourished and was the size of a 9 year old, despite being 12. He was put on a feeding tube last year and, praise God, he has gained about 30 pounds and grown close to 3 inches.

2. Arwen- Arwen is your typical 9 year old girl. She loves dancing, and tea parties, and all that stuff. She's a bit of a drama queen, and has a tendency to diva-ness.

3. Nate- Nate is 7 and he is a type a personality. He's a "go go go" kinda guy and he enjoys exercising and running and having things in perfect order. One time I challenged him to a push-up competition and he did 100 while I only did 50. Dad still won't let me live it down.

4. Jack- Jack is a 5 year old follower. He has a few opinions, but he has no problem with following whatever crazy plan Nate has thought up. One time Nate and Jack decided to run away and while Nate, as detail oriented as he is, wore a thick coat and carried a packed suitcase, Jack had nothing except one small backpack with his karate gi. I think that sums him up pretty well.

5. Grace- Last but not least, Grace is 2 years old and she is a cute little girl if there ever was one. Her favorite movie is Frozen and she will grab the DVD case and yell, "Elsa! Elsa!". She also loves yelling at mom and I in loud drawn out ways. She loves pretending to ice skate and dance, and she sings Let It Go anytime it's mentioned.

Yep! So that's me and my family! I have a small Westie (that's a West Highland White Terrier-- a dog) named Ella and our family has a cat (we've had him since before Nate was born) named Stitch. Thanks so much for reading! Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite color is! :)