The Farming Report 8/7

Hello Joe here and this week are going to look at how we Pick Tomatoes! Now I will mention that this is pretty easy but it is a important part of the farm work so I will look at how its done. :)

 

As we approach the workers we walk up one of the many rows,

 

 

As the workers walk slowly along picking tomatoes on their row,

 

 

The row is designated to two people. One worker on each side.

 

 

The workers pic into these green crates. Here we see several large stacks.

 

 

When picking this is what we look for! :)

 

 

When we find a ripe tomato we put it in our crate.

 

 

Picking can be hard work. :) lol

 

Find,

 

 

Grab,

 

 

Pick and repeat! :)

 

 

Here is one of the workers looking out over the patch.

 

 

Here is what he may be seeing!

 

 

Coming up the row.

 

 

Sometimes Odd tomatoes are found. What do these tomatoes remind you of?

 

 

When a crate in full it is set beside the row.

 

 

Where it is then picked up,

 

 

And slid into the truck.

 

 

Or handed to someone on the truck.

 

 

A job well done!

 

Hope you enjoyed!

 

Ask Abbie 8/6

Hi All! :) I am back! This weeks question is,

Dear Abbie,
I'm in basketball, but I'm not good. Should I quit or stay?
Worst player

Before you quit as yourself a few questions. Are your skills getting better even though your not the best person on the team? Is your Body stronger and healthier because you play? Does playing give you a chance to meet new friends? Are you Learning to work as a group? And most importantly, Are you having fun? If you answered yes to some of these questions. Stay on the team.

Weekly News 8/5

 Hi! Ruthie here! We had a great time on our trip an now I am here to tell you about some of it! here is the map!!

We went to a construction sight and watched them pour concrete.

 Have you ever watched concrete cure? Its as exciting as watching paint dry! Yeah....... So we didn't stay to long. Here are some pictures we took. 

 

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!

 

Thanks To my dad for the pictures!  :)

The Verse of the Week 8/4

Hi! Today's scripture comes from Psalms 11.

 1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
 4 ¶ The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
 5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
 7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
(KJV)

I hope you enjoyed this selection of scripture!

Fun Day 8/3

HI all! Maria here with a new story! It is a series called *F.R.I.E.N.D.S.* To find out more about this series visit the *F.R.I.E.N.D.S.* page. Here is the first part of the first story.

Christina and the River Rescue *Part one*

Christina Wagner hurried down the long hall way of the house. She had to hurry because the human kids would be home from school at 3:00. She glanced at her watch, 2:30. She quickened her pace.

“Christina, Hurry!” yelled her cousin Beth from the bottom of the stairs.

“I’m coming.” Sigh Christina with a irritated edge to her voice as she slid down the stairs and raced into the kitchen. “Don’t be so inpatient!”

“I’m not inpatient! You’re the one who spilled the…..” Beth started to say but that is as far as she got because suddenly from behind them came a fierce voice.

“What is going on in here?!?!”

The dolls spun around to see Christina’s older sister Josie standing there.

“Oh, Josie!” Christina gasp. “You Scared me! I thought you what Amanda!”

Amanda was the human girl that owned Christina and her sisters. She had a sister Named Lizzy and Lizzy owned Beth and all of Beth’s sisters. That is why they were cousins.

“I didn’t know you could sound so fierce!” giggled Beth.

“Well I guess I can sound fierce if I want to” Grinned Josie “And you should be glad I am Not Amanda, or you would be in bigger trouble than you are now. So tell the problem.”

“She spilled the water!” wined Beth pointing at Christina.

“But she’s the one that pushed me!” Exclaimed Christina. The dolls argued for several minutes about who’s fault the spilled water really was. Josie shook her head.

“Girls stop it!” She finally said. “I have had it with your arguing! We don’t have time for it! The humans will be home from school soon and we still have to clean up this mess!”

Suddenly the dolls heard the family dog barking.

“Someone’s here!” Cried Beth.

“Quick. Up stairs!” Ordered Josie. The dolls ran up the stairs as fast as they could and crawled up into their spots on the dresser, where they stoop still listing.

“Josie?” Christina said in a whisper.

“shhh” hissed Josie.

“Josephine?” Christina said in desecration.

“What?” Ask Josie.

“What about the water? We didn’t get it cleaned up.” At that moment the dolls heard Donna, Amanda’s mom, yell

“Who spilt the water in here!?”

“We didn’t do it.” Amanda’s brothers said.

“I didn’t do it ether.” said Amanda

“I wasn’t even in the kitchen.” Answered Lizzy. Donna sighed and began to clean up the mess.

“I feel bad about this” Said Christina.

“Me too.” said Beth. “I am sorry I pushed you.”

“That’s ok” answered Christina.

“Girls I am proud of you. Lets Go get some ice cream.” Josie Said.

“Yay! Ice cream!” Beth Shouted

“Shhh” Christina said. “Think I hear someone.” The dolls froze in place as One of the human boys walked past the door.

“Whew. That was close! Maybe we should wait till later.” Christina said.

“I think we can make it down.” said Beth. “come on lets Go!”

"OK" said Josie as the dolls slid of the dresser and went down the hall, ducking behind things if they thought that someone might be coming. Soon they were in the basement where the freezer was. Josie held open the lid and Christina and Beth crawled in.

"Brr it's cold in here. I will have to remember to bring my shoes next time." Beth said as she stepped of an ice pack. Christina rolled her eyes. Suddenly the doll heard talking so Christina and Beth dove under a box of fish and Josie shut the lid and hid behind the freezer.

"I can't believe this!" said Amanda excitedly as she and Lizzy walked down into the basement.

"We actually get to go camping this summer!"

"I know" said Lizzy and hem more to her self than to Amanda said "I hope we get to take some of the dolls." but Amanda rambled on "Mom said that there was other family's coming but she didn't say who. I hope the Hawbakers are one of them."

"I want the Castles and Royers to come." said Lizzy reaching into the freezer for and ice pop and coming dangerously close to the dolls that where in hiding.

"I guess we will have to wait and see." said Amanda as the girls walked back up into the kitchen with their ice pops. As soon as the girls was gone Josie ran over and opened the lid.

"Are you guys OK?" she ask.

"Yea we are fine." said Beth

"Oh boy, oh boy!" exclaimed Christina "I hope I get to go!"

"You can't" Beth said

"Why not!" Christina ask as she started to look like she might cry. "Because it's to cold, you now u can't go camping in February!" answered Beth.

"Oh you silly goose!" Christina said a look of relief washing over her face "You really had me going there for a moment!" all the girls laughed as they headed back up stairs with their ice cream.

I hope you enjoyed the first part of this story. I know this part isn't that exciting it will get better I promise! See you next week!

Craft's and How-To's 8/2

Hello! Skylar here with a delicious recipe for Chocolate chip Cookies!
You will need:
1 c. Butter or margarine softened
1 c. shortening
1 c. Sugar
2 c. Packed brown sugar
2 teas. Vanilla
4 eggs
5 1/2 all purpose flour
2 teas. baking soda
2 teas. salt
2 c. (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars,and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine in the dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by a small cookie scoop onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350' for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield: 6 1/2 dozen

If you have any questions just ask! :)

Would you like some more recipes? Comment below if you would and if you have any ideas for one let me know! :)

Photo Of The Week 8/1

Felicity is here and I would like to start of by saying happy Birthday to Ruthie!!! Now onto the next family you get to meet! The Burkholders!

 

(Nicki, Rebecca)

 

Name: Nicki Noel

Nickname: None

Age: 8

Birthday:12/18/05

Favorite Color: Pink

Pet: Black Beauty

Fun Facts: Nicki likes to ride rides at the carnival and ride horses.

 

 

 

Name: First: Rebecca

Middle: Renee

Nickname: None

Age: 6

Birthday: 12/12/07

Favorite Color: Red

Pet: Buttercup the Horse

Fun Facts: Rebecca like to go to the carnival and ride rides.

 

Hope you enjoyed leaning about this new family. Oh and don't forget to wish Ruthie a happy birthday! :)