Hornets and Homeschooling

This happened five years ago; Facebook reminded me. I just had to share it here! LOL Oct. 27, 2012 On the way home from the field trip yesterday, just at the end of our road, I saw a HUGE hornets' nest about six inches off the ground (seriously, this thing was about 18" - 24" … Continue reading Hornets and Homeschooling

Finn is a GIRL!!!

It's no secret that I am horrible at figuring out if cats are boys or girls. Pretty much all the other animals I can figure out easily, but I always seen to call it wrong on the kittens! We found out when we took thin to be neutered that he was actually a girl! We … Continue reading Finn is a GIRL!!!

Little Smidge

I love this little dog! I got Smidge at the flea market ten and a half years ago. She was just a little, solid black, fuzzy, tiny slip of a pup, and she fit in the palm of my hand. I carried her around in the pocket of my robe for weeks. I used to … Continue reading Little Smidge

Jake’s in band!

He was so excited to get his trombone yesterday! He had his first band class, too, and he told me all about it as soon as he got home from school. Have you ever seen a happier kid? He practiced for half an hour. He found it hilarious that Smidge ran away from his playing! … Continue reading Jake’s in band!

New hay feeder

One of Ted's coworkers has cattle, and he designed a new type of hay feeder.  This design keeps the hay dry and off the ground, and it's supposed to be zero waste.  Ted bought one from him.  Robbie delivered it Saturday morning. The cattle love it!

Hopeful Time Saver

The hog feeder we bought in Indiana is in with the pigs; Ted put 1200 pounds of feed in it, and it had room for probably 600 pounds more. The plan is to only fill it two more times before the pigs go to butcher. This will save us a lot of time this winter … Continue reading Hopeful Time Saver

New addition

Sahara found this little kitten after work a couple of nights ago in town.  He was in the concrete in the construction area. She said she had to coax him to her for 20 minutes, and as soon as she got him home she washed the concrete off of his face and feet. We were … Continue reading New addition