goose eggs and other fun stuff

Last week a guy that Carl works with gave us some goose eggs. Apparently, they found this goose that had been hit by a car and nursed her back to health. So now she lays eggs all over the yard, but with no male in sight they go unfertilized. So, he gave them to us. When asked if his family ate them, he said, “um,… no”. I guess he heard that the Schneider’s will try almost anything…
The kids say they are kind of “sweet” ( Mom has chosen to forgo the experience and let the kids have all the sweetness. )



the brown eggs are regular chicken eggs to give an idea of how huge the goose eggs are ::Gabriel's idea, he's pretty smart like that

Also, last week I decided to clean out the craft closet that was overflowing in the girls’ room, rearrange and make tidy the girls’ room, help Benjamin with his part of his and Gabriel’s room, make curtains for the 8 windows that don’t have them (or don’t have one’s I like) and make a canopy for Phoebe’s bed. I’m not sure why I thought I could get all this done in one week (actually at first I thought I could do it in a day and half!) Of course, not all of that got done, but we did get quite alot done and we feel a bit more settled!


Have a great week!

birthday boy

Today is Benjamin's birthday, he is now 8! Time has definately flown these past 8 years. Benjamin wants so badly to be like his older brothers and yet at times is content to be my little boy ~ I know that part won't last much longer so I savor every moment of it. I thought I'd share some of his favorites with you...

Favorite Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."
Favorite Electronic Game: Kungfu Panda - so he can collect his "chi" and unleash his "awesomeness" on everyone
Favorite Game: Pictureka Card game - "Because I think the guy on the toliet is just so funny" ::hee, hee
Favorite Food: Stingray - "Stingray meat rocks" :: You know, not just any 8 year old would say this!
Favorite Dog: Rascal

Today promises to be filled with all kinds of celebration. Since Friday is traditionally homemade pizza and movie night Benjamin has decided to have his birthday dinner tomorrow night. And what is on the menu, well, spaghetti and meatballs, confetti cake, peaches and cream ice cream and, um, ...lobster. I'm thinking we'll just get 2 of those creepy things and share. And the movie for tonight...Indiana Jones (the old first one) He's been waiting a looong time to be old enough to see this, although I'm sure there will be some fast forwarding and some eye closing tonight.

Happy Birthday Benjamin!!

family outdoor expo

This morning we went to the Family Outdoor Expo. We had a great time. There was some...


...shoulder rides

...horse rides

...lots of rock wall climbing



There was also a little fishing, BB shooting, lama and camel petting and, of course, candy eating just to round out the experience.

Hope you're having a great weekend, too!