A Visit From Dixie

Dixie came for a visit yesterday. Apparently, she was

mad with Miss Vicki (our neighbor) and Bell (our neighbor's Dog).

So, she came to our house to calm down and

munch on some clover.

Kids . . . what is a Mother to do?

Milkshake Unloading Her Favorite "Sweet Mix"

Miss Milk had been out of her favorite "sweet mix" for a few days. The boys and I went to get more and look . . . Milk is trying to help unload, or eat out of the bag. She is such a DIVA. But very cute isn't she.

Downed Tree!

We had a tree fall last night, during all that wind and rain.

Thank God it did not fall on the barn.

That would not have been fun.

Since the drought, we have lost 4 trees.

I plan to plant a pecan tree in this spot now.

So, for now, it's a new toy.


Follow the leader!

Milkshake loves to climb. Who will have more fun, the Boys or Milk?

The Pick Up

Look, they had so much fun. I was not even missed. Now, they are rushing me to get home to eat candy. Well, we'll see.

My 2 Hours Without the Boys

This is what I did. I went with other homeschool mom's to the coffee shop. We didn't talk about kids, school, or curriculum. We talked about 'diva cups' and 'glad rags' (females google, males - just leave it alone) to homemade laundry detergent. The lady knitting, is a whiz at this stuff. We talked about the new Ikea opening and chicken eggs. We shared blogs and other 'stuff'. What FUN!

The Drop Off. Will I return . . . ?

Well, dropped them off at the B&G's Club. Kyle informed me that I dressed them the same. Oh well, should have dressed yourselves. I really didn't realize it.

Smile boys, this is also your time without me.

Making Valentine's

After PE today at the Y, we went to Party City and bought wonderful Valentine Day craft stuff. Although pink will never be my favorite color, the boys and I sucked it up and went with girly pink to make Valentines for Boys and Girls Club tomorrow. (We actually started our Valentine's in the car at gymnastics.)

Anything but PINK!!

Ladies, isn't he a cutie??? Little pizza sauce on the cheek only pulls the girls on in.

Over all, we had fun.

The real fun for me comes tomorrow. I get 2 hours of 'by myself time'. The problem is, you take away the angels and I have no clue what to do. In the past, I have found myself slowly walking through Lowes; up and down every aisle. I seem to just go slower when I'm by myself. But, for 2 hours, every second Thursday, it's 'me time'. It's not a lot, but sometimes you take what you can get. The boys say, ". . . we know, it's by yourself time . . ." when I drop them off. For some reason, I can't help but giggle and smile as I drive to the B&G's Club.

Our Creatures

These are pictures of Jarett and his egg basket. We have 20 some chickens, 2 roosters and 4 guineas. Jarett collects most of the eggs and had to have a basket for the task. It took quite a while to find the perfect basket. But now he's off to collect eggs and torment chickens! If anyone would like some eggs, the boys would be more than happy to collect you some fresh for $1 a dozen. Jarett, having learned about a baker's dozen, may throw in # 13.

Miss Milkshake is sharing her pen with her new friends. She, being the diva she is, has no reservations bucking her roommates if not getting her way. While spending most of her day out in the yard, grazing, she is the leader of the roost at night. While away, the guineas are the dominating force. The boys are learning lots of interesting tidbits about our lovely creatures. There is always something going on. And if our animals are not enough, we have regular visits from our neighbors donkey, Dixie. She comes over and eats Milkshakes food out of the barn. I don't mind as long as she makes her 'deposits' at home. So far, so good.

Shiloh got a new dog house at Christmas. He spends his days outside and his nights inside. He still has to stay on the chain because he will not stay out of trouble. He is calming down, so maybe in time.

First Snow Day 2009

First Snow Day 2009!

It snowed on 1/20 and was so peaceful and calm. Then, as usual, the sun melted all the snow it touched. But the boys got to play while it lasted.

We had school before playing and a little school after, so we will not have to make up any days. There was hot chocolate at lunch after a warm bath.

Well, I set it up.

Well, I have it started.