Weird Wednesday - Carjackers Can't Drive Car

If your going to try to steal a car, know how to drive one! Two car thieves try to steal a car but give up when they realize they can't drive a standard.

Here's a link to the story:Would-be car thieves gave up when they couldn't drive a stick - FOX 35 News Orlando

Dare to Care Challenge - Week 4 - Share

 This week lets talk about sharing. I know I always have more than I need. There are things I no longer need and it's time to let them go! So, my challenge for you this week is to go through your home and find those things you no longer need or want and give them a new home. Those items may no longer be needed by you but they could bless another person's life. If you don't have a friend or family member to give them to, take it to your local thrift store or non-profit organization that could use the items.

Comment below and let us know how you blessed someones life with items you no longer need.

Dog Show

Photo by: Lucrecia Mouser

Yesterday, Kaia and I went to the Dog Show at Rapides Coliseum. We both expected a little more pomp and circumstance. Guess, we've only seen the dog shows on Animal Planet. We thought there would only be one show happening at a time. Not so, there were at least 10 shows starting and finishing at different intervals. 

Photo by: Lucrecia Mouser

It was still fun to see all the different  breeds and how well trained and prepared the animals were throughout the process. Not only did we get to watch them as they were judged, we also got to see some as they were being groomed. I can't imagine the amount of time and money these owners spend to do this, but it looks like everyone was enjoying the competition.

Below is a short video of what we saw at the Dog Show:

 

Fun Photo Friday

Well today's post isn't a photo but it is a fun video. When we visited Oakley Plantation a chicken thought Tanek's shoe lace was a worm.

 

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Weird Wednesday - Pizza Hut unveils pizza-scented perfume in Canada

 This is certainly an interesting choice in perfumes.

Pizza Hut unveils pizza-scented perfume in Canada

Dare to Care Challenge - Week 3 - Pamper a Pet

Photo by: Kaia Mouser

This week take a little time to show your pet you care. It can be as simple as taking a minute to give them a little extra attention. Not only is this good for your pet but it can also decrease your anxiety :)

Oakley Plantation Field Trip

Yesterday we decided to take the family out for a field trip. We packed snacks and picked up the kids friends and headed to St. Francisville. The trip was long but everyone was glad to be going somewhere and not stuck in the house. We set the GPS to guide us to Oakley Plantation.

The ride was just long enough to give Finnegan a good nap. There wasn't much to see along the way. Just houses, fields and road. When we arrived at our destination everyone was happy to get out and stretch their legs.

Oakley Plantation

We entered the museum and found out the tour would start shortly. We made our way down the path to the plantation house. The outside looks quite grand. It is a three story home with a sweeping staircase that rises to the second floor front entrance. The tour began on the bottom floor where we learned some history about the family and John James Audubon, who worked there as a tutor for a brief period. When the tour guide mentioned the matriarchs name was Lucretia everyone snickered and looked my way.

The tour guide offered lots of interesting information about the family and the home. He brought us through each area and pointed out furnishings and paintings that were original to the house. He was always happy to answer any questions.

After the guided tour of the house we continued outside to see the grounds and out buildings on our own. The kids were happy to run and play outside. There were also some short nature trails to hike along with info about native animals and plants.

We finally made it back to the museum/gift shop and read a little more history about the area. Everyone agreed it was a nice way to spend the day and we had all learned some interesting history. The drive home was uneventful. We dropped the guests at their homes and then made it safely back to our house.

If you are ever in the mood for a nice day trip then check out the Oakley Plantation. It is an Audubon State Historic Site in St. Francisville. The entrance fee was only $4 per person over the age of 12.

Below is a video of some of the things we saw as we toured Oakley Plantation. 

Fun Photo Friday

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Redneck / Cajun Snowsled

 In Louisiana we don't get much snow, and when we do it isn't a whole lot of snow. So, in order to get the most enjoyment out of a snow day we have to think outside the box. Up north people have great snowsleds and awesome snowy hills to ride down. Not so in Louisiana.

A few years ago we had a nice batch of snow land on top of us. The kids (hubby included) were ecstatic! Vinson decided to drag out the snowsled we had in the barn. It was from a previous trip to Wisconsin where they really get some snow. Since the snow wasn't really thick enough to get a good slide down the hill, he decided to attach it to the riding lawnmower. Everyone had a blast! Watch the video below to see the adventure.

Weird Wednesday - Dragon Tree

On a recent hike in Chicot Arboretum we saw this very weird tree. The roots take on the appearance of a dragons foot. You don't see that everyday!

Dare to Care Challenge - Week 2 - Say a Little Prayer

I hope you felt your heart open with love in last weeks challenge. This week the Challenge is to Say a Prayer! If you already pray everyday then add in an extra prayer. You can never pray too much :)

Prayer can really heal the soul and uplift your spirit. Please share your experience in the comment section below.

Rayado and Kit Carson Museum - Philmont Family Program

Flylady Helps CHAOS

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Dare to Care Challenge - Week 1 - Spread the Love

I'm gonna try a little something new. We are going to try a weekly Dare to Care Challenge! This will be the first week and my challenge for you is to tell 5 people that you love them. It can be your spouse, kids, parents, friends. You can say it, message it, text it, mail it , whatever works for you. Just let the people you love, know how much you care! Feel free to tell more than 5 people. I think once you start you'll realize just how many people out there make a difference in your life.

I would love to hear about your experience in the comment section! Now go out and spread the love!!!!

Homeschool Park Day

Spent a wonderful day today at the park with friends! We left the house this morning and met several homeschooling families at the Evergreen Park. My husband has informed me that the park's real name is Cappell Park.

Photo by: Vinson Mouser

The adults had the pleasure of talking to other adults. Yay!!! The kids enjoyed playing and visiting. The little ones ran and played on the swings and slides. The older girls visited and climbed the jungle gym while the older boys played cards at the picnic table.

The only drawback was the cold. It wasn't too bad when the sun was out, but when it decided to disappear behind the clouds we were left shivering. Everyone wanted to stay longer but it was getting colder and we all had to get home. Finnegan wore himself out at the park and fell asleep as soon as the car started. Can't wait for the next park day and visiting with friends!

A Hiking We Will Go!

 
Vins decided the last day of 2012 was a great day for a hike. He was right! We headed out to Chicot Arboretum, minus Tanek who didn't feel like going, for a nice hike. The drive there was uneventful and the weather looked promising.

It was chilly when we began our hike. We decided to take the wetlands trail, which is a nice short hike with some hills and a boardwalk over the wetlands. Finnegan loved being outside and exploring nature. He played in the leaves that were scattered along the trail and chased Kaia up and down the hills. He learned to say tree and thought it was fun to hug trees as we hiked. 


About halfway through the hike it started to warm up. Chicot has benches along the trail and a gazebo in the wetlands area. We stopped a few times to rest and enjoy the peace and quiet. We didn't see any other people while we were there. We did see lots of birds and heard their friendly chirping. 



Near the end Finnegan got tired and wanted to be carried. After about ten minutes of being carried he got another spurt of energy and decided to finish the trail on his own two feet. Kaia and Vins finished the last of the trail with a race uphill. Kaia won:)

It was a beautiful way to end 2012. I hope we get to spend more time hiking in 2013.