Garnishing

Mommy got some books out of the libruary to learn about garnishing and food placement for her recipe blog. But Mommy wasn't the only ones to read the books.

Sarah and Courtney looked them over so often, mommy hardly got a chance to look at them!

When the chance came to use the skills, the kids were quick to try it out.

They made lady bugs, toadstools, flowers, and even mice! Everyone helped, and they all looked great!

(Sarah made the mouse)

Homeschooling

Kenny decided that he felt like homeschooling today. He pulled out some cookie cutter letters, and got right to work. He made a several words, and then asked for the camera to take his own pictures.

Good writing, and good shots!

Kennys Food Photos

Kenny is always watching mommy take pictures of food. This time it was his turn. Here are some of his shots, of dinner.

Girls are hot too!

Adrian isn't the only one stripping off the clothes. The girls also changed into swimsuits, and started the hose.

This wasn't time for a sprinkler. This was time for digging a hole, and adding water to make a wonderfully deep mudpuddle. Deep enought to sit in.

Kenny isn't much for getting wet himself, but he would gladly help make anyone wet who wanted it. Kenny actuually was the only kid to come in the house after with dry clothes.

Are you sure it is October?

It may be October, but it is still warm enough for Adrian to grab any pair of shoes he can find, and head out the door.

He played, and played in the front yard, then decided to come inside for a shirt.

After heading out to the backyard, he decided, maybe he only needed the shirt. In the privacy of our own yard he removed his diaper, and still continued to play.

Just wait till your older! You will never believe the pictures you will find on the Internet!

I think I'm tired.

Maybe I will close my eyes for a sec. Its amazing how comfortable an overturned milk carton, and a end table can be. Good enough to rest my eyes. Only for a minute.... ok ... maybe thirty minutes. Make that forty five minutes. I will stop resting when dinner is ready!

Forget little Cookie!

Cookie, the little horse that first took nicoles heart is nothing like big CHIP!

Nicole was able to ride a Chip around the arena. Someone was always beside her, but for nicole she was too excited to notice! She is riding bareback, and actually learned to turn sidesaddle, and backwards. If she can do this, she can do anything.

p.s. She has asked for a horse for christmas! We have promised that when she is older, and has a job or a way of earning money, she can buy, and care for her own horse. It will be interesting if she still loves horses as much then!

Horse Kisses Too!

Kenny is watching his sisters riding lesson, when a horse came over and licked the top of his head!

Meeting the Animals

At the place that Nicole has her horse lessons, are also a number of other animals. Llamas, rabbits, dogs, and cats.

The kids wanted to say hi to the horses, but the lama's wanted to say hello too. Actually the Llama's wouldn't let you touch them, but would follow you everywhere.

Llama kisses anyone??