Creativity

As the New Year starts, I'd like to highlight some stuff the kids are currently doing.  Besides the normal playing video games like Nintendo DS , XBOX  and Wii, I do try to encourage them to get involved in creative things they love--outlets that actually challenge their minds.

I really don't want game zombies for kids, and it is really easy to do this time of year, when it is gloomy and cold in Germany.  (BTW, really missing Atlanta at 73 degrees yesterday)

Zachary is still sketching.  He doesn't seem to sketch as much as he once did, as he spends much of his time with his nose buried in books...but I really can't complain.  Although he has found a new passion in graphic arts and is always creating interesting works in Adobe's Photoshop.

This is currently pinned above his desk.  It's pretty cool.  Wonder who's eye it is?  (We have a hunch:) (click to make larger)



Here's a pair of pics of Nicky, who's always been the family jokester, but his creative side really shines as well.  He has us rolling at least a couple times a day with his signature dry comedy--similar to what's on his shirt (right).  This was one of his favorite gifts from G-Ma and G-Pa C, and it completely sums up his sense of humor.














The picture to the left is Nicky's new hobby, CODING. He's gotten really good thanks in part to a new coding buddy Sphen.  This is one of his command games he has created.



I wish I could get the coding to show up more in the picture, but it's really awesome.  The code he chooses commands the computer to create what he wants.


One of Avery's favorite gifts for Christmas was a huge package of art supplies.  She has always loved anything art related, and she went right to work on this beauty.

I have to say, in a Mommy's opinion, this is one of the best sketches she has done to date.  She sketched, colored, and outlined the portrait thanks to the instruction in her new drawing book.

Her passion is still horses and kitties, and has pictures of both all over her room.  This is going in a frame on her wall, some day I know she will enjoy seeing her skill set at nearly age 10!

Enjoy God's day, keep counting your blessings, and pray for those you love!