The Walnut Acre Weekly - Our New Friend Kojo and More

WORDS TO LIVE BY

"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
And on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests."
Luke 2:14

TODAY'S QUOTE

He who has not Christmas in his heart will not find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith

FUR, FINS, FEATHERS AND FOUR FOOTED FRIENDS

Call me crazy, but we have a  new addition to our managerie. Michael has been asking and asking for a dog. I really thought it would be good for him to have one but I just wasn't sure if I could handle the expense of another animal. Then a friend of mine found out she had to move and couldn't take her dog with her to her new apartment. So she said if we could take the dog she would help with the expenses. So yesterday Kojo came to be Michael's dog. It's his job to give him food and water, take him out for walks and clean up after him if he makes a mess. Today was their first full day together and they had so much fun. 

And now, as I write this Michael and Kojo are both sound asleep, with their beds right beside each other, worn out from a full day of fun. 

In other animal news, Amanda has decided that she eventually wants to get a gecko. But she doesn't want to have too constantly be buying mealworms for it. Instead she wants to set up her own mealworm farm and raise them herself. So she took this old set of drawers, cleaned it up good, and set it up for raising mealworms. This process involved saws, screen, a hot glue gun, painters tape, and a burned thumb. But it's all ready now for a happy family of mealworms. 

HOMESCHOOL

SOME OF THE RESOURCES WE USED THIS WEEK

Austin and Amanda

Scripture reading - Luke 1.

Michael
  

OUT AND ABOUT

This week has been full of appointments. I had an appointment Michael had an appointment, and Amanda had two appointments. So Monday through Thursday there was one appointment each day. 

Besides appointments there were our normal activities. Somehow I did not get any pictures of our activities this week. Sunday we went to church and then to my sister's. Sunday afternoon Austin and Amanda went to the youth Christmas activity. 

Wednesday evening Michael and I went to church for dinner. Instead of prayer meeting and classes after dinner we went Christmas caroling. Austin and Amanda did not go. Neither of them enjoy singing. I told them they could still enjoy being with their friends but they decided to just stay home. Michael and I had a good time though. After caroling we met back at the church for cookies and hot chocolate.

Thursday evening Michael and I went to my sister's for the evening. Actually, Michael had been there all day. I took him over Thursday morning so I could do a few things. Austin stayed home because he had a friend here and Amanda just didn't feel like going anywhere. 

Saturday Austin spent the afternoon and evening with a friend but the rest of us were home all day. 

AND MORE

We had very warm weather this week so we took advantage of it and tried to get outside every day.

THIS WEEKS DEALS

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The Simple Woman's Daybook - Sunday April 15, 2012

For Today


Outside my window . . . sunny, breezy and 79 degrees.


I am thinking . . . that it has been such a restful, relaxing day. 


 I am thankful . . . for the eight dozen eggs my sister brought us this afternoon.


In the kitchen . . . we had a pork roast, potatoes, mixed berries and chocolate cake for lunch. For dinner CJ is making us meatballs sub and salad.


I am creating . . . plans and schedules for the upcoming week.


We are going . . . we went to church this morning. The Special Olympics choir sang during the worship service and brought tears to many eyes. They received a well deserved standing ovation during their last song. 


I am looking forward to . . . a week full of adventures. I don't know yet what they'll be but I'm sure we'll have some. It seems like we always do.


Around the house . . . Doug is relaxing, Amanda is in her room, Austin is watching Sold and building with Legos, Michael is playing with his guitar and CJ is frying meatballs. CJ's hamster is rolling around the kitchen in the Run-About Ball that he bought for it to play in. 

A favorite quote for today . . . If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~ Bob Hope


I am pondering . . . Prayer and Fruit Bearing. 


A peek into my day . . .

Morning Musing Over Coffee - In Which I Try to Remember Why We Bought A Dog!

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As I sit here this morning with my leg propped up, drinking my coffee and waiting for the ibuprofen to kick in, I'm trying to remember why we bought a dog!

I know we didn't buy her so that she could yank me off my feet in a mad dash to chase a cat, causing me to twist me knee and bruise my ego.

I know we didn't buy her so she could dig holes all over the yard, uncovering the septic tank and a nest full of red ants in the process.

I know we didn't buy her so she could chew up Amanda's favorite boots, Michael's new sandals and attempt to chew various other shoes that we rescued before they were mortally wounded.

I know we didn't buy her so we could scoop endless piles of poop.

I know we didn't buy her so we could walk her four times a day in 100 degree temperatures.

She's lucky we really love her. And, honestly, we're lucky she really loves us.

Scenes From an Afternoon Outdoors

I love the views from my backyard . . .

. . . the trees and plants growing in my yard . . .

. . . and my outdoor workspace. . .

. . . but most of all . . .

. . . I love all the people (and animals), big and small, who bring the love and laughter to this place.

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