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Everyone helps to pick up the Almonds out of the field. Watch as the whole family pitches into help with Almond Harvest. It is a dirty and dusty process that is all we can do to keep up with the harvester. Each of us has an important job that moves the Almonds from the field to the process plant. Neighbors come and help the family finish this important job. Enjoy watching us work.

Jake shows how to use math to calculate the height of a tree. He uses a measuring tape, protractor app, calculator and a math formula. The process gives an approximate height not always exact, but it is good enough to generally know the height of a tree or building. If you have a smartish phone that has a protractor app and a calculator this can be a great use of teaching the importance of math. The formula used is Height= Tan( ) X Distance from object + height of the persons eye h=tan( ) X D + Eye

Watch as we set off on an adventure to create a Castle from fireworks boxes. Dad and three kids get creative and turn flattened boxes into a fortress worthy of a laser tag battle. The collective process takes all of them to make an awesome place to play in. Of course, there is time for some snacks. It took three rolls of packaging tape to rebuild the boxes and hold them together.

Camping trip to a mountain lake that stretches the kids hiking ability. Eleanor catches her first fish and has the best reaction. Kids take me on a bike ride. Everyone recaps the trip and tells their fondest memory.

Jacob, Charlotte, and Joseph Design Build and Test 2-liter bottle rocket. We test the rocket launcher system Aqua Pod. We use trial and error to find the ratio of water to air pressure and get huge height out of a 2-liter bottle.

Jake, Charlotte, and Joseph. Finish sweeping the almonds. Work on racking the rows and pulling the nuts back. We choose the hottest day ever to work in the burning sun. We fight through the heat and almost make it the whole day without a break down. We defeat the nemesis of the sweeper. The terrible tree rope. We all keep our spirits high as we finish the important job before harvest.

Preparing for pool games takes a lot of air and time. Jake, Heather, Eleanor, Charlote, Joesph and Anna spend some time blowing up all of the pool toys to prepare for Camp Games. The kids create forts as we blow up various pool toys. It is an entertaining process that has to be done each year.

Jake and Joseph start up the Old Sweeper and start moving the Almonds. We show the process of breaking into the tree rows after the Almond Trees were shook. It takes some adjustment to get the machine working correctly. At the end we show our ingenuous way to get the dust of the machine and the operators. We still definitely need to take a bath.

Jake, Joseph, Eleanor, and Papa. Do some much-needed checks on the Almond Sweeper. Watch as we look over this old machine and find problems and fix them. Jake and Joseph work together and change parts and learn how the machine works. Joseph explains how things work and gets to use some tools. Joseph gets to drive the sweeper with the help of Jake and Uncle Ben. Hopefully the machine lasts another Almond Season.

When you have a big job, and it requires it helps to call experienced help. I ordered a Laguna MX Laser Engraver for my classroom. I did not look at the Dimensions before I put in the order. It was nearly 5 inches wider than the door it needed to fit through. So, I hired my kids Charlotte and Joseph and promised snacks and cold water. I also promised my Father-in-Law Lunch if he helped me widen my door. The Door was widened and fixed and took 5 times longer than I expected. It was a good thing I called for help on this job. Camera used https://amzn.to/3QHisex GoPro Accessories https://amzn.to/3JYVGNe Awesome Tripod https://amzn.to/3SGW0nL Dewalt Drill Set https://amzn.to/3bNrpEt Versatile Bit Set https://amzn.to/3phtV8R

Jake, Charlotte, Joseph, and Brother Ben are working hard. Ben and Jake move hay to get ready for the new shipment of hay. Then we move a piece of equipment out of the way and pick up some more arm strength. Jake runs out of breath as he tries to keep up with his brother and the kids are everywhere. Watch us work and have fun doing it.

Jake Charlotte and Joesph head to the mountains to explore the Pinecrest and Strawberry area. We rent a boat try out the new life vests, snack, explore strawberry river and end the day cleaning up trash. We catch and keep three fish. All fish were consumed that evening. The Fishing bait has been the bait for this season. We get some underwater fish camera work from a team effort. Camera and Accessories https://amzn.to/3SBmZ45 Kids Life Vests https://amzn.to/3SGFzrk Women's Life Vests https://amzn.to/3QFLbAB Fishing Bait https://amzn.to/3SFd7Gv Rod and Reel of Choice https://amzn.to/3dgXeFT Kid Rod and Reel of Choice https://amzn.to/3QSEafV Hooks Used https://amzn.to/3PakB1a Weights Used https://amzn.to/3AcVpCN

My son works with me while I and my Father in Law finish up an Espresso Kitchen. We move some equipment around and install some much-needed upgrades. We change the electrical plug, move the drain and install the water to the machine. Joseph plays and helps while we finish a crucial component to this commercial Kitchen. Joseph helps me finish the drain and clean to get the Espresso Machine ready for use. Camera Used: GoPro 10 and Accessories https://amzn.to/3Smbz40 GoPro Extra Batteries used https://amzn.to/3p8ioJd Tripod used: https://amzn.to/3OTIgD2 Dewalt Tool set Used for work https://amzn.to/3zLegn7

Jake, Joseph, Eleanor and Heather bring you Wood Shop Safety tips. Jake and the kids act out some of the most important Safety tips. Camera Used: https://amzn.to/3bVJCjb Camera Accessories: https://amzn.to/3pkHxQG Amazing Tripod: https://amzn.to/3zVztel

Jake, Heather, Aunty Anna, Charlotte, Joesph and Eleanor take to the seas to catch Rock Fish outside of Santa Cruz, CA. There plenty of fish caught and half of the crew lose their Lunch along the way. We find out that we should have prepared for sea sickness. We all have fun catching fish getting a close-up view of a massive Sunfish twice. We learn that reading the directions on the motion sickness package prior to departing is important. Jacob receives bad advice that Eating Lemon Heads prevent Sea Sickness. Also Lemon heads do not prevent sea sickness for us. What we wish we had prepared for the Fishing Charter prior to Setting out onto the Sea. Sea sickness Patch https://amzn.to/3pbsWHi Bonnie https://amzn.to/3AdmQfM Wrist Bands https://amzn.to/3QnPhxy Stuff for Kids https://amzn.to/3bSqKRX https://amzn.to/3zQ388H Camera Gear Used https://amzn.to/3BXX9Bq Extra Batteries https://amzn.to/3SSKmX0

5 year old climbs a tree wearing a GoPro. He gets tons of encouragement and his Mom can barely watch. Go Pro 10 Camera used: https://amzn.to/3ASuayv