Introductions

I mentioned them the other day


And now that they have been named, I would like to formally introduce


Scooter

and Scout

They are 2 little Nubian boys, about 7 weeks old. They are tiny, act like little puppies and scream like banshees when they get lonely.

They are still getting use to the Bertie and Bella, who can be a little rude at times, but if the boys steer clear of them they are left alone.


And as a bonus they LOVE, and have already eaten, a lot of poison ivy. Paul and Cale can vouch for that. I don't think Cale is enjoying his introduction to poison ivy. But since the big girls would rather eat my butterfly bush than eat poison ivy, I am loving that the boys go for it first

I give up....

Today marks day 180 in our school year. The requirement for the state of TN. So we are done....mostly.

This year has been....less than perfect. Less than fun. But that is how it goes, I guess. Sometimes life gets in the way. Things come up that push the fun, hands on learning stuff and the hand-written lesson plans and units aside.

Things like this:


And this :)

and most recently this:


But I am so thankful for our little co-op. It has added a lot of those extras in and gave the boys fun learning and experiences with friends.

and I am thankful for the field trip opportunities in our area, where you can learn so much just by experience.

And I am thankful for this blog- where I can look back and be reminded that we did actually do things this year...

like art

and astronomy


and learning new skills and sports

And I am reminded that our home, our life, gives us many experiences that "school" could not

So the 2010-2011 school year is over-

Happy summer vacation, for however long I decide to make it last....

Lakin's 4th: Back Yard BBQ

Lakin wanted a back yard BBQ for his birthday party this year. And today was party day. It all started this afternoon with...

Birthday goats....

2 male nubian wethers

Then on to birthday food.

Birthday games

Birthday cake

He requested a waterfall cake

Birthday gifts

And finally birthday s'mores

Happy birthday, Lakin!