Happenings!

 Jojo had kittens last night/this morning!  There are six, we think!  Like momma, like daughter---both had kittens when still a kitten themselves.

I don't know if you can see the racoon---its on the table to the right--little table.  He was eating the cat food!!!  John shot it...the boys helped him deposit it in the woods, and then they cleaned the shovel!  BOYS!!

Latest addition and Matthewisms

This is Java--our latest addition to our kitten family.  Jojo is still here, Faith disappeared...and we think JoJo is pregnant!  Wow!  She is sure like her mom---she will be getting fixed along with Java when the kittens come. 

A few more Matthewisms to record...
We we were playing Apples to Apples last night.  Matthew had the card Olive Oil, about which he states, "She's my favorite actress!" (think Popeye!)

Sunday morning, Matthew knocks and asks if he can come into our room.  We say, " What do you need?" Matthew responds, "Pretty much nothing." :)

Me:  Matthew, put away your clothes that are on the couch.
Matthew(as he is heading toward the clothes):  Let me sleep on that!

He cracks us up continually, and I want to have these lines written down!

Our kittens...Faith and Jojo

 Our kittens...Faith and Josephine(JoJo for short)

 Faith--she has gone missing a week and a half ago...so sad

Mark was creative and made them an x box...haha!

I had a couple of students that had a litter of kittens to disperse and we took two.  They've been with us for 2 and a half months...The kids are still hoping Faith will wander back home someday...the jury is still out...we live in the "country" where coyotes and bobcats are seen from time to time.

Scripture that I am hoping to design in my living room...

 “You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.  You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates…” Deuteronomy 11: 18-20

Bull Family Time

Mother's Day and Brent's B-day get together...seems like when you live in the same town you might see your family more than we do...but at least it's a close distance when we do.

My kids and show business...

All my kids took small roles in our school's musical.  Thanks Aunt Julie for bringing the camera!!!

Work Day and Tomorrow...

Today, my friend Elisa organized a work day for our house.  She called it a barn-raising :).  The ladies were to "clean" and the men were to work in the yard and on trim.  I had my written list; John had his mental list.  One thing that I know about myself---I like a plan.  Well, the plan worked out but not like my list.  I think that four of my original things on my list were accomplished, but there were so many things that actually got done that I had not even thought of--so all is well.  I cannot express my thanks enough for all who helped with any thing, small or great!  Windows are clean, floors are swept, several walls are swept(yes, they were dusty), trim is up, yard is fixed in front, porch is CLEANED off---never thought that was possible!!!, garage is cleaned!!!---didn't think that would happen ever either, drawers/cabinets in kitchen are cleaned and lined, and bathroom and hallway grout is sealed.  WOW!!!  Thanks Friends!!

Tomorrow is Mother's Day--one of my personal favorite days of the year--topping every day but Thanksgiving!  It's so sad, but it's for selfish reasons that I love the day---my family pampers me so much---I get to rest and enjoy the day.  I love it so much!  As I type this, I am reminded of my best friend from high school and how she says that her children now are "thanks" enough...she does not need anything else.   Jennifer--you top them all--because, I know that you truly mean that.  Not that I need thanks or Mother's Day, but I sure do enjoy every moment of it!  My love tank gets super full that day!  I feel very loved by my kids and hubby!

More Arkansas!

Hike, Goats, and Chickens

 Drinking from a natural spring

 The family tree?!

 goats

The chickens that helped us decide NOT to have chickens at our new house/land!!!

More Fishing in Arkansas