Jacob's Update

Jacob is working on the same US study as Kylie and Clara.  It gives them a chance to learn about each State in some detail.  We are doing them in approximate order that they became States.  In addition to this study he has his basic subjects.


His project for the last 8 months or so has been raising pigs.  He is responsible for keeping track of costs and expenses, repairing and building shelters, the daily care of the animals and doing any research he needs to keep his business going.  He works really hard every day caring for them.  He has sold all of the piglets except what he is raising for our family. We are looking forward to re-filling our freezer with homegrown pork in December or January.

He has taken on the challenge of playing 3 instruments this year and is doing well with all of them.  He has taken piano for 3 years. He is in 2nd year band with his Bass Guitar and 1st year band with a Tenor Saxophone.  He has a Piano recital and a Band recital coming up in December.

Jacob has always been a natural with older people.  He does an amazing job each month at the retirement home visiting with and bringing cheer to the residents.

He also enjoyed sharing his pigs with the Special Friends camp that

Stephanie was helping with over the summer.

And a look back at our "little guy"

1 week

Hiking Trip 2002