WHERE THE WILD THINGS AREN'T

We went to see this movie today. It was an unofficial get together for Luke's kindergarten class, because they have been reading the book this week at school.

I was thinking it was going to be a kids movie. I was WRONG! Pretty dark movie, not a fun filled kids movie I would expect for a saturday afternoon. I had fun being with the family, but the movie was a little too grown up. I definitely recommend this for red box. A little too artsy. The kind of movie I would expect yuppies from new york to get into. If you like Spike Jonze movies, go see it, but leave the kids at home.

Luke's new Bike

Luke and Abe have been working hard. Teaching Him to ride with out training wheels. Abe made a deal with him that once he learned how to ride well, start by himself and stop with out crashing, He would get a new bike. So everyday after school I would hear "Mom can I ride my bike today. Can you help me? I want to get a new bike." Thursday night Abe brought him home his new bike. Luke however was already asleep. Friday morning was like Christmas when he woke up. All morning he was pushing that bike around in the house.

No surprise what he wanted to do after school. He was so excited he even forgot to put his helmet on. I let him ride around for a little while as I was getting pictures. Then yes, He put it on.

He can control this bike so much better then Cassidy's even though they are the same size.

He would ride around finding all the little puddles in the ditch. He was very muddy and wet when he was done.

John learning to skate

Luke has been learning to a lot of new things. This of course makes John want to learn too. I bought John this skate board last year for his birthday. Although they would get it out from time to time. He never took the time to learn until now. Look at him go. He likes to start in the garage because it goes down hill. Just before he gets to the bottom where the bump is, He get off. He did crash once and learn his lesson.

Then he pulls it back to the top of the hill and starts all over again.

after a while he starts get brave and go farther.

John is so funny. When I ask him to smile He always makes funny faces. This time I said show me your teeth. THis is what I got.

Funny thing is , I don't see the teeth.

Making our jam

Since I can remember, My family has always had homemade jam. It tastes the best. I have early memories of all the stirring involved. Even some not to clear memories of picking the strawberries at a farm. I am glad to pass this on to my kids. It is so easy and fun to do.

My kids are all very good pickers. It does not take us long to pick 2 flats. Our favorite place to go for this in Berry Patch Farms.

After the picking we get to stick around for other fun. They always go over and say hi to the live stock.

I am told this pig is called Bacon Bits. He is HUGE!

Abe wanted me to show a little of how we do it. It is very simple like I said

It would be nice if we had a family secret. But we don't my mom always follows the direction in the box of sure-jell. It's the best. WHy change it?

2 flats of strawberries gave us a lot of jam. Enough for just over a year. Depending on how much we use it.

Corn, Corn, Corn.

We went to the church farm. It only took us about 45 minutes to pick about 150 ears. It went crazy fast. Luke found this one that had 3 on 1. Funny.

Abe showed them that fresh corn tastes great. After that they weren't much help. Abe did most of the picking.

There was this little bridge we had to cross. The kids played a game off dropping things in on one side and see what comes out first on the other.

Like I said, We picked a lot. This was our first year of Blanching corn. We will see if we do it again next year. At least my freezer is full of good corn and lost of jam.

Snow inside

Surprise! Abe Got his Goose in the mail. It is big. 5 feet wing span. The box was filled with packing peanuts. What kids would leave that alone?
It was a HUGE mess. So many peanuts on the ground they made snow angles.

Then they decided to bury Luke & John.
John decided that was boring. He got out and helped Cassidy. It did make it go faster. You can see Luke is almost covered. It just is not enough though. They wanted more.

Where did Luke go?
Then they started jumping in to the box. Why she went head first I don't know.

Its been a while. A lot is happening around here. I have some great pictures to post. So decided to start with the newest and go backwards. So this was Monday. We had a great family day. Luke had the most fun with the guns. Teaching them all the rules young.

This gun here Abe got from his grandpa. It is perfect for little boys.


This one is Abe's new one. It looks cool. Is fun to shoot. But VERY heavy.
For those who have not heard yet. We made the Announcement that Miller Baby # 4 is on its way. Due in May.