okay... so this time it has been ten months since I last posted.  I was actually surprised I still had my blogspot!  A lot has happenend as I am sure most of you know.  First and MOST importantly... we added our last baby into the strike household. (unless God has other plans)  He was born October 18th 2011 and came in at 8#3oz 20" at 2:08 pm.  We named him Jeremiah David and he has been a great joy in our home since that time.  Jacob is looking forward to having another boy around, Jessica can't get over how cute he is... and Jamie wants to smother him in affection.  If I could figgure out how to download pictures from my phone I could show you just how cute he is!  we have also added to the "family" 27 chickens.  one recently hatched 10 more! 

Jacob started first grade, and Jessica and Jamie are doing preschool work.  Homeschooling is still a chalenge for me but is getting better with great friends to encourage and support me!  :)  my next goal for today is to try to figgure out how to post pictures.... so please hang in there.  it may be another ten months before i can figgure it out!  :)