Amazing Arthropods Zoo Class...

 We love going to homeschool zoo classes!  This time the kids learned about and got to touch a tarantula, a lobster, and giant hissing cockroaches!

L was very brave and pet the lobster!

Everyone made a paper plate lobster project to take home.

Welcome to 2 new little ones!

Yeah, if you've been wondering....here are two of our precious little "reasons"  that we haven't posted anything on our blog lately!  :)  In July our family decided to open our home to a foster son and daughter, R (a handsome and sweet 3 year old boy) and L (a beautiful and spirited 2 year old girl) increasing our family to 6!  We don't know how long they will be with us yet, but they seem very happy to be with us and we are loving every minute with them.

At the beach...

We enjoyed our little trip to the lake sooo much! This beautiful spot in the Adirondacks had a quiet peaceful beach with picnic area, sand, swimming, kayaks, and practically no internet or phone connection.  How could it get any better? :) 

New family member..

Meet our newest family member...Angelina!  She is a very spoiled Texel Guinea Pig and she loves to climb up to K's shoulder and cuddle.  She started off looking like a hamster at 3 weeks old, and she is growing bigger every day!  She is sooo soft and sweet and we think she is going to have long curly hair when she grows up! :)

She even fits in Daddy's shirt pocket...but probably not for long...

T-ball

 

K loved playing t-ball sooo much this year!  He really learned a lot and made lots of new friends. :)

Ballet..

J was so happy to start her career in Ballet! ;)  She told me that she has been practicing for this her whole life!

We wondered if she may be a little nervous for her first dance recital on stage...

but she wasn't at ALL!  :0D

Saying goodbye. :(

A recent, dear friend has just passed on. Squeaky Wilbert, the first furry friend of our family, contracted a sudden illness and, despite vigilant and prayerful efforts, the Lord called him home.
He was so friendly and patient with "his" kids, who are in deep mourning. His favorite foods were green peppers and orange carrots. He squeaked whenever the fridge opened, the vegetable drawer was opened, and/or a plastic bag was ruffled. He will be sorely missed. No visiting or calling hours. Donations to the Humane Society.