It has been a wonderful week here in Central Wisconsin. The weather has been beautiful (with the exception of today). It has been warm and sunny! I have been loving it!
1. Ethan and I went on a field trip to the School Forest. We had a blast! The kids had four different activities to take part in. I helped run one activity. We learned to identify 10 different leaves. I learned so much. Then we went on a hike. Up Dead Man's Hill. Well, Ethan and I kicked it butt! Do hills have butts? Maybe we kicked it's up slope!
2. Kellen was chosen to compete for a place in the Sail art program. He has to go to school early and show them some of the art that he has done. Plus, he has to work on two projects while he is there. If he is chosen to be one of ten in the district that gets to participate, he will get to be in a special art class. The art class is a full day of some things that he will not be able to do in his art class at school. They can do things like stained glass or jewelry. I will let you know if he is chosen.
3. We are almost ready for Ethan's birthday party this weekend. Now all I have to do is shop for food and everything else. I guess I should have said that the party is all planned. Now all I have to do is get it all ready!
4. The house is all spookified. Just a few more touches and we are ready for the party and Halloween! Halloween is my favorite holiday ever! The costumes are here and ready to be put on! I can't wait to put mine on!!!
Have a great week!
10/13/11
10/11/11
Just A Cute Picture
Me and my boys! I ran into this picture from Dairy Fest back in June. I love it though!
Turkey Lurkey!
A few weeks ago we all went out to the Siebel farm to help with getting the turkeys ready for the freezer. Kate was very patient with Kellen and Ethan. Both boys helped pluck the bird. They watched her behead it. I even watched. I am not sure if I will ever be able to eat turkey again. The boys were fascinated by it. They got to touch the feet and pull the tendons to make the claws open and close. The loved seeing the insides of the bird and feeding it to the dog. They really loved showing me all the bits to see if I would be grossed out. I was! I have to say that I watched some and then walked away. Now, don't fall over dead on me or anything but I actually helped! I plucked two feathers! I had gloves on and used pliers so I did not actually touch any ick. The feathers are harder to pluck than I would have thought. I had to use my abundant muscles.
Kellen actually killed a bird by himself (with help) and then said that it was not that bad. He said that since they were raised as food it was fine. It was not like it was a pet. And as I thought about it I don't think it is any worse than killing a frog to dissect in school.
So on with the pictures! If you are grossed out easily like me you may want to skip the pictures.
The turkey
The boys plucking the bird. They kept a few of the feathers from this. The only rule is that they can't come anywhere near mom.
See I did it!
I did not get too close though. I kept the worst of the pictures back so you can thank me later. I also have to say that I was disappointed that I did not get to see a chicken run around with it's head cut off. Or in this case a turkey!
Kellen actually killed a bird by himself (with help) and then said that it was not that bad. He said that since they were raised as food it was fine. It was not like it was a pet. And as I thought about it I don't think it is any worse than killing a frog to dissect in school.
So on with the pictures! If you are grossed out easily like me you may want to skip the pictures.
The turkey
The boys plucking the bird. They kept a few of the feathers from this. The only rule is that they can't come anywhere near mom.
See I did it!
I did not get too close though. I kept the worst of the pictures back so you can thank me later. I also have to say that I was disappointed that I did not get to see a chicken run around with it's head cut off. Or in this case a turkey!
Pledge Leaders!
Last night at 4-H the annual elections were held. Kellen was nominated to be the Reporter. He lost but he is okay with that. He actually voted for someone else. Both the boys were nominated for Pledge Leaders. They both were chosen to do the job with two other kids. Pledge leaders are the kids that stand in front of all the people at the start of the meeting and hold the flags for the pledges. We do two pledges. The pledge to the American flag and one to the 4-H flag!
I will grab some pics next month when they start their duties!
I will grab some pics next month when they start their duties!
10/6/11
Tiny Triumphs 35!
This week has been quite eventful up here in Central Wisconsin (or as some call it Lower Canada). I love having a week to get some stuff done that I have not had time to do. The house is mostly decorated for Halloween! Ethan's birthday party is next weekend! He is having a costume party with friends. I have some fun treats and some spooky games to play! I will take lots of pictures.
1. I went live on the phones on Tuesday. YIKES! I was asking question after question. By the time one o'clock rolled around I am sure that they were glad to see me go. Not really. It went well I think. I know it will get better.
2. Jared and Kellen are signed up to take the Hunter Safety class! They think that they will be going hunting next year.
3. Ethan is loving helping me decorate and keep track of who is coming to his party.
4. I forgot a few weeks ago that we went over to Mike and Kate's house and helped with the turkey killing. Actually, the boys helped I played with Becca. Kellen actually killed one all by himself. He helped pluck it and gut it and everything. It will be their Easter turkey. I have a few pictures of the boys helping. I have to say that I am an awesome mom. I let the boys bring home some feathers from the turkeys. The gross me out so they have to keep them in their rooms and never make me touch them. I also have to say that I pulled out some turkey feathers all on my own! I have garden gloves on and I did it with a pliers. Then I washed and sanitized my hands and threw out the garden gloves. I will have to put some pictures up so you will believe me!
Have a great week!
1. I went live on the phones on Tuesday. YIKES! I was asking question after question. By the time one o'clock rolled around I am sure that they were glad to see me go. Not really. It went well I think. I know it will get better.
2. Jared and Kellen are signed up to take the Hunter Safety class! They think that they will be going hunting next year.
3. Ethan is loving helping me decorate and keep track of who is coming to his party.
4. I forgot a few weeks ago that we went over to Mike and Kate's house and helped with the turkey killing. Actually, the boys helped I played with Becca. Kellen actually killed one all by himself. He helped pluck it and gut it and everything. It will be their Easter turkey. I have a few pictures of the boys helping. I have to say that I am an awesome mom. I let the boys bring home some feathers from the turkeys. The gross me out so they have to keep them in their rooms and never make me touch them. I also have to say that I pulled out some turkey feathers all on my own! I have garden gloves on and I did it with a pliers. Then I washed and sanitized my hands and threw out the garden gloves. I will have to put some pictures up so you will believe me!
Have a great week!
9/29/11
Tiny Triumphs 34!
Well it has been a very interesting week here. Jared has been out of town a lot of the week. He is in training and says that the new things that he is learning is started coming together. I just can't wait til tomorrow when we can all relax!
1. Jared is doing very well in school! He is getting an A in the class he is in! His test and discussion summary from this week were used as examples to show the rest of the class the best ones! I am so proud of him!
2. I started my new job on Monday. Training was very confusing but things are starting to come together. I hope that when I go live next week I will do okay.
3. The boys are getting excited about Halloween! They are my kids! Ethan is also planning his costume birthday party!
4. Ethan has improved his reading so much in just one year! He no longer has to be in the special reading class! He loves that he does not have to miss things and have more homework.
Have a WONDERFUL week!
1. Jared is doing very well in school! He is getting an A in the class he is in! His test and discussion summary from this week were used as examples to show the rest of the class the best ones! I am so proud of him!
2. I started my new job on Monday. Training was very confusing but things are starting to come together. I hope that when I go live next week I will do okay.
3. The boys are getting excited about Halloween! They are my kids! Ethan is also planning his costume birthday party!
4. Ethan has improved his reading so much in just one year! He no longer has to be in the special reading class! He loves that he does not have to miss things and have more homework.
Have a WONDERFUL week!
9/22/11
Look How Handsome!
School pictures are back and I am so happy with them! My boys are growing up! 
Kellen age 12, 2011-2012 school year
Ethan age 8 1/2 , 2011-2012 school year
Kellen age 12, 2011-2012 school year
Ethan age 8 1/2 , 2011-2012 school year
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