DebraCarmona

We believe it is important to know our American history so with our Patriotic VBS program we endeavor to bring people back from the past to teach the history of America. Uncle Sam is our master of ceremony and he introduces various people from history. Our VBS has Bible classes for children of all ages and special classes for the adults teaching about the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

This was the largest fireworks display I had ever seen in my whole life. It was so much fun to participate on this Independence Day in our nations Capitol. In this video I share my thoughts on my experience on that day.

I purchased this costume dress from Amazon and it's lovely but I found the length a bit too short so I lengthened it in such a way that it looks like part of the original design.

Independence Day, watermelon, and chickens these three things go together in my world. Watermelon is treat the chickens love, a cool treat on a hot day.

Here is a short version of last years 3-Day Patriotic VBS Program with short clips from each night to give you an idea what our VBS program looks like. We bring characters back from early America to help teach American History the way it used to be taught. This was our fourth year doing this type of program. Each year it is just a little bit different. It has become an annual event always in July starting the Wednesday after the fourth for three nights 6:30 - 9PM Open to the Public. Our VBS Program is not like all the others. We make it fun for the whole family with classes for ALL ages. The adults learn more about the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The children learn Bible stories. Everyone gets to meet historical characters from the past. We have lots of great costumes. Snacks are served each night. We close the week with awards followed by a fireworks display and eating watermelon. We write our own skits based on quality historical books.

It is always fun to watch the animals do what they do and observe how hens train their young chicks. We have had two batches of baby chicks this year. Here is a look at our chicken flock well some of them.

My cat is so beautiful but she doesn’t think so. What do you think?

Our VBS program is like no other. We educate the whole family on the truth of Americas founding. This is our fourth year doing a Patriotic VBS so this year we did a bit of review from Christopher Columbus to the Revolutionary War 295 years of American history. We have people dressed in character to represent the patriots of the past. We believe it is important to know our heritage, to know the great principles that this country was founded upon.

Yesterday morning we picked some blueberries. We got about a quart and a half but there are more to come. I just love how the earth gives back.

It wasn't my plan to have all these cats. I was content with just two cats in the house but a stray cat was hanging around stealing food and water from the chickens and then one day she had kittens on our back porch. So we inherited a problem. This video is my story.

Here is a look at my organization of paper supplies to help make my card making process go faster

We get lots of rain so I wanted a well sealed roof to prevent any water getting in. I chose for this task a weatherproofing underlayment that can deal with hot temperatures and ice. In the south we don't have too many issue with ice but we do have lots of heat. I chose Grace Ice & Water Shield HT which is a self adhering roof underlayment for high temperature appliations. To help me continue this project please consider dropping me a little gift in the Super Thanks button below the video or send me a small gift to either of the links below Cash App $DeborahJCarmona Venmo App @Debra-Carmona-6 I have a current fundraiser ongoing where I am trying to save up enough funds to build my Crafting Cottage to give me more space for crafting and creating videos for you. Here is more info on that https://youtu.be/IoI5JiJYmfM Any donations will go toward that cause. If you would like a chance to win a prize winning Blue Ribbon basket donate $20 or more. Here is information about that https://youtu.be/CweKQSdYEBk

Are you seeing the same thing I am seeing? All the trees on my property seem to be infected as if they were sprayed with something harmful. Check your property and let me know if anyone else is noticing the same thing.

In this episode we get the roof rafters up and covered with plywood.

We wanted a 10 foot ladder but they didn't have any of that size.

In this video I share my process and my system of managing my paper scraps to keep disorderly piles of scraps from building up and how I maximize my resources which saves me time and money. The result is that is saves me time and helps me to keep on top of my card making goals.

Can't do anything without this cat being a part of it.

This year we teamed with another couple to work our garden together since they have better ground and a larger area for growing. Our yard has too much shade with all the trees. My husband and I share in the work of the garden.

Every time I see this cat he speaks to me.

Update on the little kittens born in the barn.

It is the nature of hens

There are pros and cons of free range chickens which this video shows

The walls are going up on my Crafting Cottage build. Please consider dropping me a little gift in the Super Thanks button below the video or send me a small gift to either of the links below Cash App $DeborahJCarmona Venmo App @Debra-Carmona-6 I have a current fundraiser ongoing where I am trying to save up enough funds to build my Crafting Cottage to give me more space for crafting and creating videos for you. Here is more info on that https://youtu.be/IoI5JiJYmfM Any donations will go toward that cause. If you would like a chance to win a prize winning Blue Ribbon basket donate $20 or more. Here is information about that https://youtu.be/CweKQSdYEBk

This is not my cat, nor my house, nor my barn. The stray females at my house are fixed so we shouldn't have any more kittens.

Blue-jays are very aggressive birds and probably territorial. They seem to be annoyed when my cats sit in the window. I am guessing she has a nest nearby and feels the cat is a threat.