Cattle Drive

In sticking with the idea we learn by doing, what better way to learn about agriculture than by firsthand experience.  This is our CATTLE DRIVE.  It was filled with horse riding, cattle round up, separating cattle, vaccinating, casterating, and tagging. We can't forget all the family fun too.

Pony Spa Day

 We just love our riding lessons and, so do the ponies.

First Horse Show

Miss M participated in her first HORSE SHOW this past summer. She was on top of the world, and so excited to be in the ring. There are many things that have to be done before a show besides practicing on you horse.

There is the tac that needs to be cleaned.

The horse that needs to be bathed and groomed.


























Then you have to saddle the horse, and you can't forget all the riding. She was the youngest in her category, and managed to win some ribbons.

 

 This is Miss M. all dressed up for the English Riding Day.

 This is my beaming Cowgirl.

Water Melon Weigh In

Mr B is getting so  BIG these days. This is a project he did with his Scout Group. These are some of the ones he grew. 

He also grew some YELLOW and ORANGE watermelons. They where very tasty, and yes they do all taste different.

 

Home Canning

The month of September brings commencement of a number of activities. Clogging, ballet, piano, horse riding, sport teams, SCHOOL, and the onset of a new season which brings to canning season.  This year the kids wanted to do the peaches all by themselves. They did a pretty good job. All I had to do was make sure no one got burnt with the boiling hot water bath.

Incorporating school work into our everyday living has always proved a great way for us to connect what we are learning with the ever looming question, "WHY do we have to learn this?"

I love seeing the look on there faces when they accomplish something they really wanted to do. It is pure joy and happiness.