Temple Worthiness Primary Activity

My Primary class did this Temple Worthiness project.  We used two resource pages (see below) from the Church website.  One was the Temple puzzle they put together and then they colored, cut out and glued the items they could do to be worthy for the Temple.

Click here to find the Salt Lake Temple puzzle.

Click here to find the Temple worthiness page.

New Foal Neighbor

Our Neighbor's Mare Foaled and her filly is absolutely adorable!

Rock Garden Rehab

You will not believe the before and after pictures of an overgrown rock garden on our new property!

BEFORE

AFTER

Thanks to my Mom for tons of help and a bunch of perennials from her garden!

Chicken Genders

As our baby chicks grow up we are trying to determine male from female.  I plan to keep one friendly rooster and the rest will end up on our plates in the fall.  At least, that's the plan for now.  I was talking about the different ways to tell a rooster from a hen and guessing which was which.  My daughter matter-of-factly said, "You just don't know, until they crow!"  LOL

Another Mother

Ever since my daughter could talk she has insisted that she once lived in California.  I would try to argue with her and tell her that she was born in North Carolina and now we live in Michigan but she was adamant that at one time she lived in California.

When she was around 3 years old she told me that I was her second Mommy.  I asked her what she meant and she said that I was not her first mommy.  She explained that her first Mommy was in California but she wasn't ready for her.  She told me that she then came to me and I became her Mommy.

Immediately, when she told me this story, I thought of abortion.  I had been struggling with a few people that are close to me having abortions and distraught at the idea of killing a baby inside his/her mother.  I wondered what happened to those babies and the spirits that are in them.  I wondered when the spirit and the body connected and whether the spirit would get another chance at a body if he/she was aborted.  My daughter's declaration immediately brought to mind my concern that I had over abortion.  It was as if Heavenly Father was answering my questions about the unborn babies and the spirits that they are connected to.  He was letting me know that even though the child is aborted the spirit has another chance to receive a body.  My daughter's first chance at a body was destroyed by a woman who decided that she wasn't ready to have a child and chose to kill that child growing inside of her.  But my daughter's spirit received a second chance to come to this earth and receive a body through me.  In a way, I guess I should thank the woman who decided not to have a child because I wouldn't have the bright and wonderful spirit that is my daughter today.  That does not mean, however, that I am pro-abortion.  It simply means that I am pro-Heavenly Father and his perfect plan for all things!

Bigger Brooder

The chicks had to move up to a bigger brooder.  Unfortunately, the coop isn't finished, otherwise, they could move outside.  The ducks are now outside and I am happy about that!

Fallen Bat

This poor little boy fell from the roof of our house.  Bats can't fly from the ground so I picked him up and placed him on his belly near a tree.  His wing looked like it was a little hurt but he had a lot of spunk.  He was spitting and growling at me and flopping all over the place.  I did manage to snap this picture of him before I let him go.  When I went back out to check on him he was gone, so either he climbed the tree or he was someone's dinner.

Disclaimer: Bats are one of the number one carriers of rabies!  Do not pick up a bat without proper protection and knowledge.  If you aren't sure, don't touch it!  I used thick knit gloves and picked up the bat in my winter hat.

Welcoming Gnome

This is my welcoming gnome.  

He is outside the barn offering water to all of the animals!

Ducks in the Water

Even though I'm not crazy about the mess and the work that the ducks take, 

I just can't get over watching them play in the water!

Gypsy Vanner Baby Video

My daughter and I are riding at Serenity Gypsy Vanner Horse Farm in Ida, MI.  

This is their new little boy and his Mom Lily out in the round pen for the first time.

Goats and a Tire

Tigger Meets the Chicks Video

Rash Question

My daughter went over to a friend's house and came home with this rash.  It is only on her cheeks and neck, although she does have a few bumps on each arm and leg that look more like mosquito bites.  She said she fell in the barn but there is no rash on her hands or forearms.  No accompanying fever or other symptoms.  Any ideas?

Scary Visitor

This scary thing appeared on my daughter's wall this morning!  I thought it was a tick and squashed it.  The bug turned out to be a pseudoscorpion.  Although the thing looks like something from a horror movie and the name sounds terrible this tiny creature is harmless.  I found out they actually eat pests such as ants, mites and many types of larvae.  I guess next time I see one I'll just let it be.