Rushing Along

Branch got a few books from the thrift store, including this interesting book on the history of mathematics. He really enjoys reading. ChubChub enjoyed our one and only watermelon that voluntarily grew by Poppins' blueberry bushes. Do you think it's large enough?

Well, there's enough for a few slices, and ChubChub wanted to show off his two missing teeth.

And Poppins enjoyed the rind smile. Silly guy!

The fellows purchased these bows from a private seller. Now we have enough firearms and bows to last...well, quite a long time.

Josiah bought a nice little boat and trailer with trolling motor from the same seller.

Just needs a little TLC...

Stump Jumper, the mighty little boat...

Mean Ol' Mama found a brand new Schlemmer-Topf baker for just $2.99! What a deal!

She also found some interesting cookbooks because she really, really needed them. Yep.

The Girl was excited to find some braunschweiger on sale. Yummy!

ChubChub has just been hanging around. He's easing along in Spanish School, and his reading skills are improving. When we finish his current book, he'll begin English School.

Branch, The Girl, and ChubChub helped Josiah sand his "new" boat trailer.

The fellows have been organizing their fishing supplies with big plans for our upcoming vacation.

Can you believe that this long splinter was in Josiah's wrist for almost one month??!!! Ouch!

We had a really good meeting this past Sunday. There was a large group of adults, but the children wanted to come in closer. This little fellow asked Mo'M to open the pack of crackers that we hand out with the Bibles.

Working on the ol' Stump Jumper...

Stennes helped with the painting and wiring for the lights on the trailer.

Stennes also purchased a small boat from another seller. They've had a good time working on their new "rides".

He even cooked one of our favorite meals: migas. Multi-talented, ya know...

He helped Pop and the cousins bang out the frame on this old car so the back door would close.Levi purchased this nice horse, and Branch took his turn. Kind of high up, eh?

Mean Ol' Mama is now finished teaching at the College for two weeks; we hope to catch up on schoolwork and finish current grades during her break; there's a list of To Do's from here to yon; we finished our final Patriotic Performance, and costumes are now packed away; big plans for just two little weeks...

Days Fly...

ChubChub received a little congratulations gift for the loss of his first tooth. Isn't he adorable? And yes, he dresses himself, just in case you didn't notice that his shirt is not only on backwards but inside-out as well...

Stennes has been working diligently on his state competition posters, props, and speech. He'll leave on Tuesday, compete on Wednesday, and will return on Friday. These days also include interviews, tours, and a really nice banquet. Meanwhile there are many signs of his practice all around the house.

The Girl has been painting money for one of his props. We figure it's better than laundering money!

We enjoyed a meeting at a Haitian camp this week. The weather has been a bit cooler, which is nice during the evening.

The kids enjoyed a 4H Watemelon Extravaganza with many fun activities!

We've had some very busy days lately. The kids have really helped out. Below, Branch is breaking up frozen corn for Mean Ol' Mama's Cornbread Salad.

Meanwhile, The Girl made strawberry cookies.

Josiah ironed the clothes for Patriotic Performance.

Anders and ChubChub dehydrated figs while all of the other action was going on.The Senior Center is one of our favorite places to perform. Now we have just one performance left.

After-singing mingling with residents is a very important and enjoyable component of our performances.

We took the kids to the beach for the day, and it was such a pleasant day for all of us.

The 4H Forestry Team spent the day at Bear Creek where they enjoyed some classes and field practice.

The boys have been fishing again and brought home a nice catch.

Yep, soil in the house. Stennes is speaking on the Tifton Soil series, and one of his props includes actual soil. Unfortunately, heavy rains have soaked the ground, so the soil had to be spread out to dry.And what mother could resist a nice son who brings home cicadas to share? Gotta love it.

We have another busy week ahead. Stennes will be gone most of the time, and Mo'M hopes to wrap up some of the schoolwork before next year's books are brought out. She also has a list (of quite a few pages) of things to be done. Or at least started. Or at least thought about. Maybe...