Evan - 2017 Review

Evan had an amazing 2017. He is now 12 and has grown in so many ways. He is a kind, funny, fun, silly, part kid, part grown up almost teenager.

• School - Evan completed 5th grade and is working through 6th grade in homeschool. He has really hit his stride. He likes math and reading, and his writing is really coming along. (Evan will be starting Algebra I in a few months!) He also takes classes at co-op: Creative Writing, Outdoor Survival, Greek Mythology, and Art; and classes at Mason: Gym and Spanish. This Spring, he competed in the Invention Convention and was selected to go to the state competition at the Ohio State Fair!

 

• Sports - Evan continues to play soccer and loves it. He decided to take a step up from SAY this year and joined a select team. We are excited to see what the new season will bring. In addition, this year he became a SAY soccer referee. Evan also enjoys all kinds of activities including rock climbing. 

 

• Scouts - 2017 was a big change for Evan with Scouts. He graduated from Cub Scouts - completing all 5 years and his Arrow of Light. Choosing a Boy Scout troop was a difficult decision. The boys that he was with for the last 5 years, including his best friend, all split into 3 different troops. Evan ultimately chose the one that he felt would be best for him and he has been super happy there. He has gone on many cool camping adventures, has advanced to Tenderfoot rank, went for a week of summer camp with no contact home (!), and was recently elected patrol leader of his group.  

 

• Awesome big brother and cousin - Evan is the best big brother and big cousin. He is such a great leader for the kids in our family. Leah and Hudson especially love the special attention that Evan gives to them. He is so patient and kind with them. 

 

• Friends - Evan is blessed with so many great friends. He has his two best buddies that are all all back together again after one moved back from out of town. They recently celebrated their birthdays together with a Good Mythical Morning - Will it Cupcake? party. Check out the video here.  He best church buddy Brayden recently moved, but they are staying in touch. He also has great friends from co-op and family friends Kelly and Nicole. We are so thankful that he has so many good people surrounding him as he grows up. 

 

• Outdoor fun - Evan is so adventurous. He loves camping, hiking, and anything with water. Here are a few snapshots from some of his many adventures. 

    

   

• Other fun stuff - 
• Church camp - Evan also went to church camp this summer. He had an amazing time. All the leaders talked about he stepped up and really embraced serving and bible study. He is super excited to go back next year. 

• Building a computer - Doug and Evan built a computer together this fall! They spend many hours researching parts, ordering, and putting it together. It's currently up and running and Evan is really enjoying it!

• FC Cincinnati - Evan enjoyed going to FC Cincinnati games this year with Doug and his dad. They had season tickets and really enjoyed their time together.