Hannah @ 10

Not to be forgotten....

Favorite food:  Rice  (some things never change!)

Favorite drink:  Root Beer

Favorite color:  Aqua (we're moving away from pink!)

Favorite movie:  maybe Tangled?  She's unsure apparently.

Favorite tv show:  AFV (she's like her Mama and loves watching people fall...)

Favorite book:  the Critter Club series

Favorite song:  Sitting, Waiting, Wishing by Jack Johnson

Favorite game:  Disney Infinity 3.0

Favorite sport:  basketball

Favorite person:  family

Favorite hobby:  drawing/painting/coloring

The Beach

Not So Wordless Wednesday

Last week we received a box of fowl from the Cackle Hatchery in Tennessee.  It arrived last Wednesday at our local post office.  We bought 2 geese, 2 ducks, 2 turkeys and 20 chicks.  We ended up with an extra turkey and 2 extra chicks.

The night before they arrived Bobby set up their boxes with pine chips, water bottles and heat lamps.  We immediately put the ducks and geese in one box and then separated the chicks/turkeys between the other two boxes.  I made the kids wait until late in the afternoon to hold them so they could settle down after their two day trip.  They were so cold & scared that they chirped loudly all day.  Even Hannah, the animal lover, remarked that she wished they would get quiet.

On Thursday we noticed one of the turkeys looked sick.  We worked nearly all day caring for it but it still died.  Hannah & I were so upset.  It was so small and cute.  I felt bad that it was so sick and we couldn't help it.

Hannah loves to hold all of them, Sammy was nervous but now enjoys holding the chicks, and Amos likes to look at & pet them but does not want to old any of them.  Yesterday one of our goslings walked up to Amos and he started yelling, "Not me!!  Not me!!" (his new favorite phrase).  He ran away but the gosling just kept waddling along behind him.  I wish I had gotten a video because it was hilarious!

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This past Saturday Bobby once again participated in the Collins Home Mud Run.  It's for such a good cause and it's just so much fun!  I love seeing how many people/teams come to support the Collins Home - a place for children to go when their parents can't care for them.  Last year Sammy had a little guy on his Upward team who lived at Collins Home.  His parents would come to the games and spend time with him.  He was temporarily living at CH until his parents were able to get jobs and get on their feet.

Bobby had a team this year who was a little more athletic and competitive than his teammates last time ;-)  They actually finished in an hour & a half (I think).  And of course the kids did the Kids Mud Run.  Thankfully it was much warmer this year and hadn't rained the entire week before the run.  The guys/gal didn't look nearly as muddy as they did last year.  Hannah & Sammy on the other hand...

Friday Favorites

4/5 Clarks went to the Clemson vs. Miami basketball game.  And we won!

 Two little Clark brothers watching a movie together.

 Ellie apparently thinks the AG tent if for her.

 School work done on the bed.

 Amos taking a nap underneath a pile of blankets and stuffed animals.

Here & There

Valentines --

This year a friend of mine planned a Valentines party for us home school families.  Each kid brought a decorated box and Valentines to give out to everyone.  We played games, decorated cookies and handed out our cards.  My kids had so much fun!!

AWANA --

Once again Hannah & Sammy are loving Awana at our church.  They are both in the Sparks class - which is full to overflowing with kids.  The Sparks go through three books in their two years.  Hannah has finished her first two and she's almost through with her third.  Sammy has completely finished his first book and the review.  He can't move onto the 2nd and 3rd book until next year.  

They are so proud of how much they're learning and accomplishing.  It's so sweet to see the looks on their faces when they get their awards for their vests.

Home School --

We're breezing through school this year.  I think I'm a bit more relaxed than last year.  I was worried about keeping up with a baby (nursing!), keeping the house clean and doing school.  This year has been more laid back and the kids are enjoying it for sure.

Sammy has been working through Science with Water and he always has a blast with the experiments.