Life, as we know it

 

Basin Feed has their chicks in! yes, already

We may not get chickens this spring if we do, we would only get one or two. I want to wait till it warms up a bit...But we will get some mallards I think! 

Our pekin and mallard are loving life on Crab Creek! 

I have several boxes and totes of old papers, recipes, newspaper clippings, school awards for Merit and Willem when they were in elementary and on... even some pre-school stuff. OH! My saving heart! 

Willem went through a bin today and I gave him permission to throw a good share of it away! This was not easy but our closets are full,full, full. This was just one bin. And honestly it may be a month or months before we tackle others, but that is okay. 

Oren is soaring and although he likes school he LOVES home days! 

Willem has baseball try outs this week! 

Hazel is doing great in 6th grade! I enjoyed hearing about a writing piece on autism that she is doing. 

Yesterday that was a specialness about it that I think I will always remember and maybe never be able to fully explain. The morning started out rough. By 11:20 I was at Columbia Basin College, watching the Walla Walla Warriors play their first games of the season. Their preparation has been for more intense and time consuming than I would have imagined. I watched the Warriors interact and was so impressed with their encouragement, their laughter too and their attitude. These 18-22 year old guys have a lot on their plate. I realize this more and more and I can say I was impressed by what I saw. It was really hard to leave those ball fields. Merit was closing pitcher in their first game of the double header and he did his job well. 

I am so bummed because I am having these recent vision issues. eek. Headaches too. 

Eye strain, vision change, stress... just some prayers that it eases a bit and sometime soon. I think I am going to another eye doctor to learn more but just hope I know the correct steps to take. 

I am so excited for tomorrow! I will be teaching second grade! 

A sunny February day!

Vance's view

Vance is snorkeling today

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Jadyn is a good friend to Hazel! And a fun girl to be around. We splurged and got Starbucks Monday! It is always fun to have her over. 

Nellie is Vance’s sidekick so now she is "sidekicking" with us! Grocery shopping, dentist appt, ortho appt, basketball...

I just hate to break it to her she can't come with me when I teach.

Our most recent niece

We met Winnie and she is a doll 

I am pricing some fun, gently used merchandise for the Favored Farmhouse. I love it when I can go out on a little buying spree and find things that can be upcycled and priced for the Favored Farmhouse. 

The sun is shining and maybe, just maybe this snow is finally melting. :-)

I hold you in my heart, for we share together God's blessing.

 I hold you in my heart, for we share together God's blessing. 

Philippians 1:7

Oh, I love this verse. 

It will be added to some of my valentines! 

Borrowing was not clicking with Oren - math borrowing - and after Hazel and I worked and worked with him - along with his teacher being great -  he GOT IT! 

Basketball! 

and the Chiefs are doing well - 

 This guy! 

February First!

Second semester has started for the Jansen kids. Hazel LOVED ART and is wishing it could have continued... next year! 

Oren is cruising along; working on borrowing, telling time, and working hard to complete his reading log each month. 

Willem does SO much better with in person learning compared to remote. His grades are looking GOOD!

We do not talk to Merit like we did. His course load is heavy and SPRING might be right around the corner so those guys are working HARD in preparation! It's pretty exciting! He REALLY likes his teammates! GO WARRIORS 

I have been doing water color when I have a little time here and there. Hazel sometimes joins me. 

When I sub, the students refresh me! 

Their learning is so important.

I lost a little enthusiasm for my blog when my grandma passed. When we talked on the phone she often asked me about something I had posted, it was a fun topic of conversation. I miss her terribly. So many do. 

My dad is getting better and is out and about and we are so thankful for the many who prayed!

I have Phillip on speed dial which has been so fun! It became a habit out of necessity - joining forces to help get our dad well - then it became fun too. 

Vance is looking forward to a fishing trip. 

Our pets want warmer weather and longer days. Can't believe it is February first! TIME IS FLYING! 

I am so thankful for good friends who make the journey sweeter. There is so much stress in this world. Prayerful fun friends are a sweet, needed blessing. I am very thankful for our kids' friends too!

HAPPY FEBRUARY!