The Bright Eyed Brunette

Our Chicken Coop I think it is too cute! My girls. So far we have three of them named and three no-names. The named and their owners: Fuzzy Blossom- Carlie BBQ- Trey Pearl- Makena We are now the proud owners of chickens. This is something that we have talked about since the fall. Carl couldn't believe that I wanted them. I don't know, what if this is what I am supposed to be doing; homeschooling my kids and homesteading? I feel like I have been lead in this direction for a reason, so who am I to say "no".  I am a novice at best, but l am enjoying the learning process! Much Love,  Beth 

Carlie with her science project Here she is explaining her project to one of the judges. They were very impressed. Her category was thermochemistry and all I can tell you is that she had a luminol kit....it was very thorough and detailed. This was the very first time we did anything with our local co-op. I've always had good intentions, but it just never worked out. I was sure to make plans for this, even though we already had to miss for the Capitol Day. Carlie really wanted to compete,  and man did she bring it! She wasn't a bit intimidated by the other kids, and she didn't know a soul! The whole idea about homeschoolers being unsocialized is absolutely preposterous! My kids can interact, when they choose to. It is all of our rights to be selectively social. I'm trying to instill in them the balance and importance  of the company that we keep and being kind to everyone. We are a work in progress. I am thankful for the work ethic that Carlie possesses. ...

We had a great time visiting the State Capitol with the Homeschoolers in our state.  I think they said there were over 800 register for the event. We were able to listen to both the governor and the lieutenant governor speak and learn about new laws concerning homeschoolers. I am thankful everyday for the opportunity to teach my children and watch them learn. Much Love, Beth

Carl and Makena were planting our strawberries All done! Trey is always happy when Noah comes to visit. They were sitting in the tree house talking smack and drinking root beer :) I'm not sure what Trey was doing, probably telling Noah how much of a country boy he is! The weather has been absolutely beautiful, so we have been taking full advantage by finishing up our school work as early as possible. Thank you Jesus for this beautiful sunshine!! Much Love, Beth

A few weeks ago Carl was being super sweet for no reason at all and bought me a pretty cross to match the new stuff in our room and he washed my car :) Makena bought me some yummy chocolates too! I felt special!! Makena has really been getting into this Family Consumer Sciences class! Her labs are baking/cooking/nutrition related. On this day she made the most delicious chocolate chip cookies ever...from scratch😆 Trey spent quite some time working on his planet project.  He chose to do the moon. He has been putting that telescope we got him for Christmas to good use. My parents got my nephew, Noah tickets to go see Golden State play the Grizzlies in Memphis for his birthday. Carl, Trey, Pop, and Noah went. They had a good time. Memphis is always entertaining! Makena is out it again! She made homemade hot chocolate and homemade whipped cream. Of course it was delicioso! Look at what books I have loaded on my tablet! I would have never thought I ...

We celebrated Carl's Birthday at El Canaveral followed by cake at ice cream at Grammy's and Papa's. My parents also came. Happy Birthday, my love!! Here's to many more!!