And the "Nature Lessons" continue...

As we were getting ready to leave for VBS one day last week, we saw a turtle in the road in our cul-de-sac. We, okay I, quickly picked him (or her) up and we put the turtle in the doggie pool. One of our neighbors told us it was a boxer turtle and that it would not bite us. We ended up naming the turtle and keeping it for a few days. Here are some pictures of "Franklin Jordan Boxer the Third" (sometimes called "FJB3" and "Trey").

After 3 days of fun with a turtle...sweet freedom was granted to FJB3. We let FJB3 loose in the woods behind the house near a creek and far from the road.

First it was birds, then it was...

I caught some pictures of some lizards PLAYING! Nature abounds.

End of School Update (I forgot to post)

I didn't realize that I didn't post this at the end of the year.

Amber and Alyssa both did great this year in school. They both made the "Merit Roll" for the year. This basically means that they averaged A's & B's for the entire year. Alyssa had A's & B's all year. Amber had A's & B's except for 1 C. I think the girls have done an exceptional job this year.

Aunt Laura should be impressed with the art talent that both Amber and Alyssa have. The art teacher awards 3 certificates per class: "Outstanding Artist" (1 for a boy & 1 for a girl) & "Most Improved in Art" (1 per class). And the winners are:

Amber won "Outstanding Artist" (Girl) for her class.

Alyssa won "Most Improved in Art" for her class.

If you remember the painting I did, you will know they didn't get their artistic talents from me.
Here is a sample of their artistic talent.

"Peace Beach" by Amber Stowers

"Rainbow Garden" by Alyssa Stowers

Next year Amber will be in 5th grade and Alyssa will be in 4th grade.

Sorry for the delay in this info. I will try to make sure I post my drafts next time.

FYI.......

Everyone may not really know the families on our links, so I thought I might do a little clarification.

1. Callie's Blog is my cousin's blog for his 2 wonderful daughters (Callie & Avery).
2. Malachi's Blog is my cousin's blog for her wonderful son (Malachi).
3. Lisa's Blog is my cousin's (you are still very much my cousin) blog for her 3 wonderful boys (Josh, Stephen, and Andrew [A.J.]).
4. Lisa's Homeschool Blog is the aforementioned Lisa's blog where she discusses homeschooling issues.
5. Lisa's "Love Letters 4 Jesus" Blog is the aforementioned Lisa's blog where she opens her heart through creative poetry to God. This blog is a great place to read if you need your spirits lifted.
6. Lilly's Blog is my Uncle Andy's blog where he shares about his times with his granddaughter (Lilly).
7. Gabehart's Family Blog is my cousin's (Brian's side of the family) blog for her wonderful son (Austin) and her wonderful daughter (Alex).

If anyone else has a blog I would love to add you to my links. I hope that this helps everyone know who my links are for.

Baby Birds

We had a nest in our yard with 6 baby birds. I think that only 5 show up in each of the picures. I hope you enjoy our baby bird pictures.

Momma Bird

Baby Birds

Baby Birds