There are nine of us. We all still live at home. We are very close and enjoy spending time together. We love to play games, watch movies, make movies, create adventures and those of us under the age of 12 love to dress up.
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Grace: 21 years old and the eldest of this bunch. She is a homeschool graduate. She is mother’s helper in the mornings and works for her Dad after lunch. She loves books, music (especially movie soundtracks), writing letters, making movies and playing with her siblings. She is responsible for the kitchen and the grocery list. Her goal this year is to prepare herself more to be a wife and mother is her own home someday by learning to cook and clean and manage a home.
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Jacob: 19 years old and a homeschool graduate. He has taught himself computer generated animation and uses this knowledge to create movies and write programming. He also runs the technical board for a local church. He like to debate….pretty much anything. He is passionate about the infallibility of the Scriptures, Creation, and his movies….to name a few things. He runs the farm, caring for the animals. He’s got a willing heart and a calm attitude.
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Hope: 17 years old and a shining light in our home. She loves to draw and write. She is always smiling and expresses her love for Christ freely and openly. She is willing to help out a sibling any time, whether it be with a kindergarten math problem or an older brother needing help with his latest script. She is responsible for the care of the chickens. She is lovely and sweet and a delight to be around.
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Faith: 15 and the most like her mom. She loves making jewelry and cards. She is very organized and can always be counted on to have extra of what we need when we’re on the road. If you need anything…just ask Faith. She’ll have it. She is helpful in the kitchen and is ready to help with whatever anyone needs. She’s got a great sense of style and is always trying out new outfits. It’s fun to see how she fixes herself up every day.
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Patience: 14 years old and the youngest girl in the family. Patience is the family photographer. She loves playing with light and composition with her pictures. She is the finder. If we’ve been looking for something…just ask Patience and she will find it for you. She’s smart and funny and kind to her siblings. She’s becoming a wonderful young woman.
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Noah: 12 years old and enjoying his new room. He love building with Legos, helping his older siblings with their projects and learning from daddy. He is huggable and always offering to help when he thinks someone might need it. He’s sensitive and kind to his family and friends.
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Adam: 10 years old and he likes pretty much anything that Noah likes. He hasn’t been allowed to watch Star Wars, but he still would list it amongst his favorite movies. He’s got a quirky sense of humor. He is very literal and he doesn’t always get our sarcasm, but it’s funny to watch him try.
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Elijah: 8 years old. He’s a quiet kid, often in his own world. But he’s got the Pennington dry wit. He likes to bounce and jump. That’s pretty much the only way he gets from one place to another….hopping. He is pretty tidy and he tries so hard to concentrate in school. But it’s hard when you’re a bouncy 8 year old boy.
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Levi: 4 years old and the family mascot. He’s a sweet boy. He’ll lay his head on your shoulder when he’s tired and he loves to watch “I Love Lucy.” He wanders around like he owns the place, but he’s well behaved and happy. It’s been so much fun watching him grow.