72 hour kits

For FHE this week we prepared our 72 hr. kits.  this is something I have wanted to do for awhile now and recently I have joined an emergency preparedness group that has inspired me to get these things done now rather than later.  So, we gathered the children and discussed what kinds of things we would need and other things.  We then separated the food out and placed it in our bags and then put those in our individual backpacks.

Now that the food is taken care of we will focus on adding clothing, first aid, water, ID cards, hygiene bags, and small bills in each bag so that we are fully prepared to care for ourselves for at least 72 hours should a situation demand it. 

Here's to being prepared!!!!!

A trip to the Capit0l

Serenitie started a new class this semester entitled "Key of Liberty". It is an in depth study of  The Constitution.  So in depth, that as Matt was shopping for the books they would be using as resources for the class he made a comment that this was more work than he had to do in all his high school classes and even his college classes.  She loves every minute of it though and I am grateful that she has a chance to have the experience.

They took a trip to Olympia a few days ago and were able to watch both the house and the senate.  They spent the entire day there, literally about eight hours!!!!!

Spring Is Here!!!

I love, love , love our Coop!!!!  My best friends are part of this group and I love what the group offers both me and my children.  Yesterday we traveled to a family run goat and cheese farm.  A husband and wife and their two teenage daughters run it and were great to us!! Thanks to Blue rose dairy. http://bluerosedairy.com/ 

It was also nice because as a family they had nine children and home schooled them all.  In my dreams that are very far from reality, Matt and I would do something close to this. Have a little farm with goats, cows, a spinning herd, chickens and a large garden.  Grow our own produce, Get milk, cheese, and eggs......the whole nine  yards.  It was comforting to see someone living my dream.

It was so neat to see all the baby goats.

These two were born shortly before we arrived.

Now, this is efficient!!!

They taught us how to make cheese and then let us sample a variety of cheeses. Yum......

After some petting, Sariah tried to get away from the goats but they proceeded to eat our hay ride!

This is one of Sariahs favorite friends, I think mostly because he lets her do whatever she wants.  She has been seen hugging and kissing him in other blog posts.

As the tractor drove off the goats were determined to follow their food.

Continuations......

 

These are pics of our visual aides for the children's report on the Peace Arch.  I think the children did a great job!!!!

 

After having posted about one FHE I have neglected to post about others.

Michael taught us about Faith as part of working on one of his Bear badges for cub scouts. For activity we made sugar candy (rock candy)  It is a mixture of hot water and sugar and then over the next few days when the water evaporates the sugar collects on the stick.  We had "faith" that this would work!!

The next week mom taught the lesson on manners. We focused on two for the week.

1. Always say "yes, ma'am" "no ma'am" or "yes sir", "no sir" when responding to elders.

2. Look at people in their eyes when communicating with them and in groups always look at the speaker in the eyes whether it is the leader or another person in class.

Seri had treat and requested Twinkies and gummy grasshoppers. I couldn't find the grasshoppers so we had worms.  I thought her request was completely random but they all said it was out of the movie "Wally".

For activity Michael choose to play Clue.

And here is the Tristan boy, getting cuter each day.......

His latest accomplishment is learning how to climb the stairs, not a baby anymore I guess......

 

The other day Sariah was trying to feed him his bottle.  It was just humorous because in looking at them he was almost as big as she is!!