Shannon had a few friends over for her birthday.
This is so sad>>>>
Saturday, September 13, 2008
NOT Professional Dancers
This is so sad>>>>
4-H Elections
Jack ran for President of his 4-H club.Campaign slogan: "Jack's Got YOUR Back!"
Shannon ran for Secretary.Campaign Slogan: : "Vote for Shannon, the REAL McCoy"
First Tooth
Yesterday Kyle lost his first tooth. After weeks of waiting it finally came. He wiggled it all day until we were driving to pick up the van from the shop when he said "my tooth is gone". He smiled and yes, it was gone but where? We looked all over the van and I thought oh know he swallowed it like Shannon did her first tooth. But no it was suck to his tummy. The daddy tooth farey brought him a star wars toy....times have changed, no money, just star wars stuff. 
True Boy!BTW-I save all their baby teeth, if you have a suggestion of what to do with them, let me know. Yes, I am that sentimental! I love everything about my kids.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Growing Family
Our small farm is growing. Let me introduce you to the new boys Luke and Darth. A friend of mine needed to get rid of these little roasters. They are silkies and they do not crow loud. They are not aggressive, either.Now another friend had to move away kind of sudden. So we said we would 
watch her four hens. One was named but the kids named the others after girl Star Wars' characters.
watch her four hens. One was named but the kids named the others after girl Star Wars' characters. Now we need to house these animals, right? But what if you have no 
money for a new coop? You find stuff?? We had a old dog pen and I got a free fence post from freecycle. I even dug the hole and planted the post. My arms hurt for several days. But it felt good to do it, by myself. Then Patrick helped me use some left over metal roofing sheets for the sides of the coop. Found some old hinges and wood for the door. We both think it's looks like an oven or something pretty trashy but he it didn't cost us a thing. Goes with my green acres theme on life.
money for a new coop? You find stuff?? We had a old dog pen and I got a free fence post from freecycle. I even dug the hole and planted the post. My arms hurt for several days. But it felt good to do it, by myself. Then Patrick helped me use some left over metal roofing sheets for the sides of the coop. Found some old hinges and wood for the door. We both think it's looks like an oven or something pretty trashy but he it didn't cost us a thing. Goes with my green acres theme on life.Sweet Cheeks!
This is Ryan and he is 15mths old. Our family started babysitting him a couple of months ago. 
His parents work at UGA. Ryan and my kids have just clicked. I knew for me to babysit it would take the right family. Well, Ryan's family did! His 
mom still breastfeeds, they use cloth diapers, he falls to sleep in a sling (you know my favorite part of babyhood after b'fing), and to make Shannon happy he is a vegetarian. Another big plus is I get to use my sign language skills in real practice. This little one can sign almost 50 words...at 15mths, he totally rocks.Look for future updates on this little one while he grows with our family.
Welcome Ryan!!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Jack!
In July we had a fun day for Jack and his friends in honor of his 10th birthday. We decided to make his party a martial arts theme. He really likes this sport. We had 21 kids over this day...yes, Patrick was gone! I had all the kids dress in white shirts with black belts. Jack and his friends from class taught the kids some TKD moves. Then we played some games and ate Asian food with chop sticks. Had cake and a pinata. All music was from Kung Fu Panda soundtrack. Was a very busy day but I think Jack had a lot of fun. Thanks to all that came and helped! Jack just finished testing and is a purple belt. Belt testing goes as follows: White, yellow, orange,
green, blue, purple, red, brown and black. As you 
can see he has done well for only attending for a year. His instructor Ms. Carter is wonderful. She really loves to see the kids succeed! http://www.athenstkdcenter.com/ I would encourage any kid to take some martial arts. I thought is was all about hitting and kicking. But Jack has learned so much about respect and self-control (a big area we are always working on). We are proud of what Jack has done in this area of his life. If he treats the rest of his life like this, he'll do wonderful!
green, blue, purple, red, brown and black. As you 
can see he has done well for only attending for a year. His instructor Ms. Carter is wonderful. She really loves to see the kids succeed! http://www.athenstkdcenter.com/ I would encourage any kid to take some martial arts. I thought is was all about hitting and kicking. But Jack has learned so much about respect and self-control (a big area we are always working on). We are proud of what Jack has done in this area of his life. If he treats the rest of his life like this, he'll do wonderful! Jack is a great kid! He is always full of energy. 
He's the type of kid that is always in trouble but that's why we love him....the energy!
He's the type of kid that is always in trouble but that's why we love him....the energy!Happy 10th Birthday Jack!!!!
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