Jacob’s New Pet

Tracy / August 18, 2010

This little guy landed on Jacob’s shoulder while he was outside yesterday: We have a new love for hummingbirds now…my little ones were fascinated! This is one more reason why I love homeschooling…this is where real teaching happens.

When the Chicken is Dirty….

Tracy / August 18, 2010

What else do you do?? I walked into my guest bathroom to find this yesterday: *sigh* Boys. Boys. Boys. What more is there to say?? Jacob decided his rooster was dirty and needed a bath. Amazingly, the chicken didn’t peck him. He stayed very still…who knows maybe he enjoyed the whole thing. Jacob was proud afterward– the chicken now smells…

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Little Gifts…

Tracy / August 18, 2010

I finally finished a couple of gifts I had been working on:

Seasonal Fruits

Tracy / August 18, 2010

We have been so blessed! A friend offered a basket of pears from her tree. We’ve been busy making jelly and preserves: Yummy! I love pear preserves, especially on Joshua’s fresh biscuits.