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The Bunch do VBS

This was our first VBS experience at our new church in Denton. The youngest two were able to attend and the rest of us volunteered. D was a 5th grade group leader for 3 days until he had to return to work. A and I were in elementary crafts and had 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. It was chaotic, but fun. This was A's first time volunteering and she said she has never been so tired! She did great though and was a HUGE help. 

Kids showing me the moves to their VBS songs



A's volleyball team played fantastically last week and won all 3 sets in both games. The playoffs are this weekend so hopefully the do just as well. She has had a wonderful time playing and it is great to see her come out of her shell a little.

D and I have been busy building the chicken coop outside. The cute, quiet, and non smelly stage of the chicks has passed. I now have a tub full of squawking, stinky, and trying to fly out birds, though I did solve the flying issue by placing a baby gate over the top of the water trough. We have been working outside most of the time the past few days and even if it is cooler than normal....IT IS HOT! We have the kids bringing us cold water every 20 minutes because of the humidity. All we have left is to put the door on and something on the roof to provide more shade. D   was able to get free wood from the sawmill's scrap pile so that really kept costs down, but the only thing that has been inexpensive about the birds are the actual birds. We still have all 10, but feel fairly confident that the number will go down to 7, since we are pretty sure at least 3 are roosters. I really just want them out of my kitchen. They are neat to watch and they all have their own personalities, but they are stinky and loud. We probably went over board on the coop, but at least they will have plenty of room and just maybe we won't have to clean it quite as frequently.

The almost finished coop

Yep...those were our cute fluff balls.

They are getting HUGE.

Trying to save them from death by dog.


I can't believe summer is almost over. We start back to school Aug 7.  Life is busy....may we always remember to savor the days because the go quickly.

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