Ribbet…Ribbet…Ribbet

Well, we had so much fun this afternoon! Out in our backyard, we have a small pond...not a pretty landscaped pond, but a very, very natural pond that is not pretty. Well, the baby and I went outside to swing on the swing and then met up with my husband and 2nd youngest son (they were already out in the back). We took a short walk around the pond when all of a sudden my husband showed my son a tiny little frog hidden in some mowed, long grass. Well there it was...a frog here, a frog there, MANY frogs EVERYWHERE!

Well I handed the baby to my husband and my son & I started jumping after the frogs trying to catch them, and I'll tell you, they are FAST!!! When we finally caught one, we'd catch another and attempt to add it to the other hand with the other frog in it and so on. We ended up with 5 or 6 frogs in one hand and it tickled! They jump in your closed fist and when you have several in there, it feels funny LOL.

My son got a plastic bucket for us to put them all in, but without a lid, it was useless as they can climb the sides of the bucket and jump out! Well, my 3rd son also came out to catch some and below you can see all the pictures we have to show you. You'll be surprised to know that all together, we caught 29 of these frogs. After I was done taking pictures of them, we released them back outside where we found them. :)

We researched and researched on the internet and FINALLY discovered what type of treefrogs these are. It was so hard to tell because they closely resemble the Spring Peeper frog, but they do not have the "X" on their backs that is exclusive to the Spring Peeper. They are the Boreal Chorus Frogs. If you want to hear what they sound like, click the below link. I hope you will enjoy our pictures! :) (the last 2 images show all 29 frogs together!!!)

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Thankful Thursday 6/21/07

Today, on this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for:

My husband and that he allows me to stay at home with our children and has faith in me as I raise them and homeschool them.

ALL of my children--Each one is incredibly unique and so very special. I really am so grateful to the Lord for blessing me and creating these children for us.

My salvation and the fact that "the price has already been PAID"! It is through the Lord's grace that I will have an eternity in heaven with Him.

That the Lord has continually protected my children while they go on bike rides.

Our church's website and the audio sermons they record and make available on the internet so I can listen to them anytime I want and as often as I want!

For technology, computers, internet, routers, laptops--so many things that allow me to interact with other Godly women on the web.

For my husband's willingness and diligence to "try" to fix/repair his van so we can have 2 vehicles. He really isn't well versed in mechanics, so at least he IS trying!

For still being able to nurse/breastfeed my toddler. He is 16 months old and this is the longest I've ever nursed any of my children. The moments we share are totally priceless. It gives us both a closeness I cannot put into words.

For thrift stores because they allows us to find quality clothing for a fraction of the price it costs in retail stores.

That the heavy rains we had yesterday have almost all been absorbed into the ground, rather than stay flooded in our yard.

For each and EVERY American soldier (all military included) and their unselfishness as they defend our country.

For our window air conditioner and that it works so sufficiently! I am so grateful that we haven't had to use it often so far, but when we have, it has been a HUGE blessing!

For this "Thankful Thursday" activity and the fact that it forces us to take time out of our daily lives to notice and realize all the blessings God has given us.

I do thank you, Father God, for everything listed above and all of the many other things I haven't included here. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

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Wordless Wednesday! 6/20/07

This is a tree frog my son found outside in our backyard...we have TONS of them! :)

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Has Anyone Ever Used…

Any sort of a "cleanse" for their body? I've heard so many controversial things about cleanses and I'm not sure what to think.

Over at Homemaking Cottage's blog, I read the following 2 entries: Losing Weight the Healthy Weight and Could Hidden Parasites be Keeping You Fat? and I was shocked! I am wondering if I should be giving the 2 products she wrote about a try?

The 1st one she recommended is Solaray YeastCleanse, the 2nd is Super Colon Cleanse.

I tried researching this more on Google and I just can't believe all the conflicting information and TONS of different cleanse products there are!

If anyone has any comments or experience (good or bad), I'd love to hear from you!

Wow, It Worked!

Just about a week or so ago, I posted about a New Opportunity I Am Trying and I wanted to update you on it.

Well, so far so good! :) Just 3 days ago I received payment for my first writing assignment! I was so excited LOL. I think that is a great start, don't you?

Well, anyway, that is all I have to say about it for now. I'll be certain to post any additional updates here as they come up.

Thankful Thursday 6/14/07

Today, on this Thankful Thursday, I am grateful for:

My family--my husband and ALL of my children--they mean EVERYTHING to me and I am honestly so very, very, very grateful for them!

My church and that it is less than one mile down the street from our house so we can walk there when husband is late coming home from work (instead of missing out on going).

That there is a "sitting/nursing" room in our church with a tv monitor so I can still see and hear the pastor as I sit in there with the baby rather than miss out on the entire message.

That we saw a Bluebird in our yard not just once, but twice this week!

Our home, though it is so badly in need of repairs in so many areas, we still have a home to live in and to raise our children in.

Our yard...that we have a larger yard for our children to run around in and play in and experience the wonders of nature and being outside.

That my knee and leg held up well enough that I've been able to go for walks several times this week.

That an opportunity came along for my husband to buy a used lawnmower and that it worked and had enough gas to mow most of our overgrown lawn.

For a special online friend the Lord has blessed me with and the fact that both of us hunger more for the Lord's word and want to grow stronger in Christ and that we've been brought together on the internet to help and support each other as we strive to be better Christians.

For each and EVERY American soldier (all military included) and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make to defend our country.

For our window air conditioner and that it is still working! I am so incredibly grateful for the fact that it works and cools our first floor reasonably well!

For this "Thankful Thursday" activity and the fact that it forces me to stop to think of all the blessings God has given me.

I do thank you, Lord God, for all of these things and all of the many, many more that I haven't included here. In Jesus' mighty name I pray, Amen.

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