2 new dogs - one puppy mountain cur/ husky mix named - Friday (we got her on good Friday) and an adult collie that was dropped off at the Viola Valley no kill center, we named her Ruby - she's a gem and has claimed Darrin as her on! We are planning on getting rid of our Golden Retriever- he can not resist our chickens and Guineas.
We also got a new kitten for Alexandra's 10th Birthday which isn't until April 6th and her name is Bella and such a tiny, tiny thing. I will be gone with Blake and the youth from CBC this week for their Spring Break retreat. Since I will miss her actual birthday I have arranged for gifts to arrive while I am gone. One showed up early in the mail today and she loved it - Horsez 2 for Wii. I thing the two of us are having a hard time with the realization that I am gonna be gone for one and I am gonna miss her actual birthday.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Home schooling perks....
There are countless things I would miss out on if my kids were not home with me, each one a treasured blessing.
Being home allows me to teach them about life as we go along-not only from a book, but by actually experiencing it.
Being home together allows families to make the decisions that uniquely benefit them for that season of their lives.
A wonderful perk of home schooling is the privilege of being able to adjust our schedules according to the circumstances of our life.
I also appreciate the opportunity to interact with my children as issues arise. When something happens in our lives we talk about it on the spot, taking advantage of the timing. I believe this makes a strong impact on their hearts and minds.
Flexibility is another of our unique advantages.
I am grateful for the chance to develop my children's talents. As they grow we are able to work on their weaknesses, and more importantly, emphasize their strong points. They come up with ways of thinking things out that are mind boggling to me. Sometimes I wonder who is teaching whom!
The chance for learning extends beyond what we plan each day, and I don't want to miss a single moment of it!
Being home allows me to teach them about life as we go along-not only from a book, but by actually experiencing it.
Being home together allows families to make the decisions that uniquely benefit them for that season of their lives.
A wonderful perk of home schooling is the privilege of being able to adjust our schedules according to the circumstances of our life.
I also appreciate the opportunity to interact with my children as issues arise. When something happens in our lives we talk about it on the spot, taking advantage of the timing. I believe this makes a strong impact on their hearts and minds.
Flexibility is another of our unique advantages.
I am grateful for the chance to develop my children's talents. As they grow we are able to work on their weaknesses, and more importantly, emphasize their strong points. They come up with ways of thinking things out that are mind boggling to me. Sometimes I wonder who is teaching whom!
The chance for learning extends beyond what we plan each day, and I don't want to miss a single moment of it!
Facebook | Melissa Drewer Jenkins
"The snow sure was pretty but it didn't stick around. No HS co-op so after we got school done, Darrin and I took my Mom and stepdad to lunch. Darrin also bought two more beef cows (hereford, I think.) I will post some picture when we get them here. I'm glad I fixed dinner early so when I got home from Alexandra's Horse 4H club I got to go straight to bed for my quite time and FB."
Friday, January 8, 2010
Facebook | Melissa Drewer Jenkins
Facebook | Melissa Drewer Jenkins: "Had fun meeting the ladies at Rutledge Falls and seeing a few military folks."
Facebook | Melissa Drewer Jenkins
Facebook | Melissa Drewer Jenkins: "Neither Alex nor I was feeling to well a couple of hours into the Creation Caving lecture so we left early. We stopped at the store to get some fresh veggies; Darrin and the kids waited and the car. When I returned I found that Alex had thrown up....poor baby (and poor guys in the car with her)."
Blue Milk Cow
A gentleman we met at the Farmer's Market this summer called us a couple of weeks ago and ask if we would be inerested in milking his cow after she gave birth and said she would give 7 -8 gallons daily. In return he would like 5 gallon a week and we could do as we please with the rest. We figured we would get some bottle calves and feed them the milk since we get all we need from our Jersey. Long story short(er) He shows us with Mommy and baby (bull) cow. Baby is bronze and Mom is a color of black referred to as blue and she is huge about twice the size of our Jersey. We decided to buy the bull to raise since he up for sale. Of course at first she is stand off-ish but they have finally gotten her to come into the milking parlor but she doesn't let down her milk- the most we have gotten is about 12 ounces. She eats like a pig (several pigs). I'm frustrated that these boys are having to work so hard for so little from this big blue cow that about ready to send her home, but Darrin says a few more weeks so this is to be con't.
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