Our Backyard Drama

We have a long history of bossy, cranky roosters. Our current one, a Cochin named "Chicken Nugget",  is actually not too bad but he occasionally likes to sneak up on the kids for a quick attack (does little harm but it is startling.) So, our sweet Rotti girl, Juneau, has decided to come to the rescue by "guarding" us from the feathered threat. I was able to capture a few pictures....

 Juneau is a sweet heart but she struggles with fear, especially of men. It's been so great to see something she is wonderful at. No fear there - just care & concern for "her kids"!

Soccer Season...

is over... until August! 

The boys had a very rough season but they sure

looked cute the whole time! :) 

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Ahem....

I am posting this in our van where the kids can all see it. "Nuff said!

Nathan's Tender Heart

Nathan is my fellow animal lover in the family. He is also a bit of a sleep walker. That combination created this funny scene that John discovered in the hallway recently when he got up very early in the morning. 

Did you notice Nathan's feet sticking out from under his blanket? He had gotten Jake all bundled up & even gave him his pillow & then joined him on the floor!

Photographer Mark

Mark loves photography & even though the light is weird in this shot I thought it was cute. I like Luke's funny face!

Luke & Jackie Chan

There is something so special about Luke. He'd tell me I was just biased because I'm his Mom, but still...

Anyway...he recently has become very impressed with the stunt work of Jackie Chan & asked me if he could write him a letter.

As dictated to me...

"Dear Mr. Jackie Chan,

I wish I could be in your movies because I like your movies and I'd like to help you make some more. I was hoping I could help because I like being in movies & I can do flips.

My name is Luke and I am seven years old. I am from Ghana but now I am adopted and I live in America. I am very nice and I help people. I like to read the Bible and I love Jesus. I have two brothers and a Mom & a Dad that love me.  I love acting and playing soccer. I love to play like I am you in your movies, so I am just wishing I could be in one of your movies. 


From Luke"


Is that not precious!? I don't know if Jackie will ever actually see Luke's letter but we will send it off anyway.