Homeschool Day at Crooked Creek Ranch

There is no organized homeschool group in our county. So the kids and I decided to invite the homeschoolers in our county here for a field trip so we could meet some of them. I know that there are more homeschoolers in our county that we didn't make contact with. A few of the families that I talked to, couldn't come because they were working at their church today. We had 5 adults (including one dad!) and 11 kids, not counting us. Everyone brought their own picnic lunch.

We pet 3 of the goats that we brought out of the pen. The kids got to feed them also. The kids walked (ran, lol) through the corn maze. We visited the turkeys and chickens. And ate our picnic lunches. The kids played, while the adults talked.

Here's a pic of some of the people visiting with the goats.


And kids in the corn maze. Although, you can only see them if you look really, really hard. LOL



We all had a great time, and we want to do it again! I think I'm going to plan a field trip to the ostrich farm for the end of this month. Note to self: Call the lady!!

A Possum Visits PCS

We had this possum come and visit us on the back porch. It was just a baby.
Actually kind of cute!

Parade

We went to see a parade today. It was very, very, very hot. And very, very, very long. (quotes from the kids. LOL)

The Grand Marshals, LOL



E lvis was there, too!!



And a pig blowing kisses!



What's a parade without a tractor??



Doesn't everyone need an outhouse at the parade??



Those are just a few of the important floats. ROFLOL

Picnic in the Park

We had to go to town today, so we went to the local state park for a picnic.
Dad met us there for lunch, and walked one of the nature trails with us. The kids collected acorns. (we're going to use them to decorate for Thanksgiving) Of course, that erupted into an acorn fight. lol

Zachary showing some of his acorns.

I love these next two pics!

County Fair Results

Zachary.........Item.............Place.......Premium
1095 Misc. Craft - small scrapbook *2* $3.00
1083 Painting *3* $2.00
Total Premiums - $5.00


Abigail.........Item...............Place............Premium
1093 Nature craft - collage *3* $2.00
1091 Handmade Accessories-ribbon ponytail holder *2* $3.00
1082 Drawing- color - girl *3* #2.00
1046 Cookies - chocolate chip *1* $5.00
Total Premiums - $12.00


Hannah...........Item..............Place.......Premium
1148 crocheting - afghan *2* $3.00
1147 Sewn article - Dress *2* 3.00
1111 Misc. craft - small scrapbook *2* $3.00
1107 Handmade accessories-ribbon ponytailholder *2* $3.00
1102 Clay/Bread art - candleholder *2* $3.00
1099 Painting - tree *2* $3.00
Total Premiums - $18.00



Calen........Item................Place...........Premium
1111 Misc. Craft - small scrapbook *1* $5.00
1102 Clay/Bread Art - candle holder *3* $2.00
1100 Photography - goat.Franny *3* $2.00
1099 Painting - watercolor house *3* $2.00
Total Premiums $11.00



Melissa.....Item............................Place...Premium
1141 Misc.- paperbag scrapbook *1* $5.00
1139 Nature craft - cornhusk doll *1* $5.00
1137 Handmade accessories-necklace *1* $5.00
1136 wall/door decoration-paint.wooden M *2* $3.00
1133 Painted 3d object ceramic chick *2*$ 3.00
1131 soap carving *1*$ 5.00
1130 photography Zack *1*$ 10.00 BEST OF SHOW
1129 painting vase oil painting *1*$ 10.00 BEST OF SHOW
1128 drawing - color clownfish *1*$ 5.00
Total Premiums - $54


LINDA...Item..................Place.......Premium
2140 misc crafts-paperbag scrapbook *2*$3.00
2137 scrapbooking misc-Party at the Pond *1*$5.00
2136 scrapbooking family/heritage-Fathers Day *1*$5.00
2131 natural art - cornhusk doll *2*$3.00
2119 handmade toy/doll - embroidered angel baby *3*$2.00
2118 decorated t-shirt - Childhood Cancer *1*$5.00
2005 pickles - sweet *2*$3.00
2003 pickles bread & butter *2*$3.00

Total Premiums $29.00