Raising babies & raising chickens

Our three new family members

Well, we've raised a little of this and that through the years. We've had babies, dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, a raccoon, pigs, fish and birds. But, we've never raised chickens. Well, a friend of ours thought it was about time we did. So he put out three in our yard (a rooster & two hens). Wish us luck. I don't know anything about raising chickens...lol

We are working on raising this little girl
 the right way...on "real" food.

Brookelyn had her first ear of corn. She loved it.

However,she mostly gummed it since
 she only has 1 and 1/2 teeth...lol

Brookelyn's first teeth

Last weekend sweet little Bailey came for a visit.

We had a great time with her.

She is getting so big and so smart.

She can carry on a conversation with you now.

She loves talking and never meets a stranger.

She's a sweetheart.

Little Bean was chewing on a Gerber puff and it turned just right

to look like she had rabbit teeth...lol Every time we put

one in her mouth she would turn and let it stick out.

We all got a good laugh. She loved the attention.

(Don't worry Lil Bean you will get teeth soon).

Yesterday, Amberly & Devon (past foster) came over to visit.

I haven't seen devon in a couple of months and he is just growing

like a little weed. They are just precious to us.

*Amberly*

*Devon*

Brookelyn just did not know what to think about Devon.

She kept taking his passy...lol

She would spit hers out ,to take his.

He learned quickly if he would pop hers back in

then she wouldn't get his...lol

*Devon*

*Brookelyn*

My Lil Man (Jacob)

rub-a-dub-dub Meme's punkins in the tub:)

Just being a boy...(kool-aid mouth and bare feet)

Her nose was stained orange from baby food...lol

Well, that's it for this post.

Have a blessed Day!

Look Who's Walking Now

Dear Jacob,...

Dear Jacob,

My wish for you this football season is this...

That you will play hard, be fair, have fun, and dream big.

You can be anything you want to be,

If you try your best,

you don't give up, and if you believe in yourself....

like I believe in you.

I love you Son. ~Mom

Our brag wall.

We are VERY proud of our boys.

Go SP Bears!!!!

Go #3

Our team banners...

Lil Bailey

Waiting on our game to start.

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To be such a tough guy, Uncle Brent has a soft side...lol

Notice the babies in his hand:)

Bailey had him babysitting.

Sweet Lil Jelly Bean

My sweet babies:)

She can entertain herself:)

It doesn't take much to make her happy.

She is such a sweet baby.

Now,

Are you ready for

some football????????

Let the game begin...

#3 Lil Howell

"My Lil Man"

He tried to catch him.

Talking it over with the boss...lol

Facing the giants...really!

(Notice the size of those boys?)

That's my little man under #9.

Jacob's under there ...somewhere...lol

Hubby walked the line today.

Jacob's little helper.

We had a great game.

No we didn't win today,but that's okay.

We played hard,and we had fun!!!!

Thank You Lord

Do you ever just wake up with a song on your heart and you just can't help but start singing it? Well, that was me today and this is the song. I am just so thankful for all God has done for me.

Thank You Lord

For making the sun to shine,

Putting the stars in the sky,

For the flowers that bloom,

The ocean so blue,

Thank You Lord!

For every sparrow that sings

and makes sweet melody,

For the river that flows,

The rain and the snow,

Thank You Lord!

(chorus)

I just want to thank you Lord.

I just want to thank you Lord,

For everything,

You've done for me,

Thank you Lord!

I just want to thank you Lord,

I just want to thank you Lord,

For making me whole,

Saving my soul,

Thank you Lord!

For my whole family,

For the joy my children bring,

For the shoes on our feet,

Plenty to eat,

Thank you Lord!

For the church where I worship and pray,

For the freedom I have today,

For your Spirit I feel,

Your presence so real,

Thank you Lord!

(Repeat chorus)

For being a friend so dear,

Giving my sad heart cheer,

For holding my hand ,

When I could not stand,

Thank you Lord!

For giving your life for me,

On that cross at Calvary,

For taking my place,

Mercy and grace,

Thank you Lord

(Repeat chorus)

Trinton and Amberly

So excited to have Trinton & Amberly (my past fosters) over to spend the day.

I see Trinton pretty often, but it's been a while since I've seen little Amberly.

They are growing up so fast. They are just precious to me.

Fostering has for sure changed my life.

Our Sweet Baby- Jelly Bean

Sweet Lil Jelly Bean (our foster baby) is 7 months old now!!!!

She now weighs 12 lbs & 2 ozs

and is doing soooooooo good.

I love this face.

She is such a sweet and happy baby.

Wearing Uncle Brent's hat...lol