The Reed Family Blog

This morning we drove hour to Plant City (technically Dover) for some hydroponic/organic strawberry picking. We came last year and had such a fun time. Mommy scooped things out in advance and thought today would be the perfect day, and it WAS! I had a fun time picking. I would jump up and down when I found a red berry. Mommy wouldn't let me pick the white ones. Okay Mom enough photos of my berries. Just for [...]

Today we took a field trip to Parke Hydro Parks in Dover, FL (exit 17 off of I4...same exit as Dinosaur World). We arrived and the place was empty. They had just opened after teir normal two days off on Sunday and Monday. You could see the berries hanging when we walked in. After the rough cold winter they were delayed a bit this year but we lucked out with our timing today. Dara and her [...]

After a long weekend of double ear infections, bronchitis, cutting molars and then coming down with rotavirus (likely picked up from the doctors office) we are all feeling better, knock on wood! Today we went to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary with some other home schoolers. I stayed in Mommy's arms the entire time as I was completely TERRIFIED of the birds. We waited out front for the others to get there. Mommy didn't like us by the road [...]

Today we joined a group of home schoolers for a morning at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary. I really wanted a picture of the HUGE pelican outside. Isn't it HUGE! We waited patiently for the friends to arrive. We had a lot of laughs watching the pelicans try to sneak into the food room. Some got really aggressive. I enjoyed walking through ad looking all the birds and learning about why they were there. They bring on average 20+ [...]

We went back to Mrs. Ali's farm today. I revisited my favorite goats. I liked them much better from outside of the fence. My friend, Nick, cam along as well. Daddy helped me brush a goat. Then I waited patiently to sit on the miniature horse. At first I wasn't quite sure what to think of it. I finally got into the groove and enjoyed it. I loved to pet the dog, Gigi. She is really nice and I was SO [...]

A few of my friends met up with us today at the Golden Rainbow Ranch for a fun and long day! This is my "girlfriend" and future wife, Dara. I groomed the miniature horses. So did Dara. I love the doggie named Gigi. She is really mellow. I held her still so Emmerson could pet her too! Cousin Anna came along with us as well. I had fun showing her around the ranch. They had several baby goats that were just a [...]

For Christmas Grandma Susie gave me a cool crystal making kit. The instructions are VERY long so I needed some help from Daddy to make them. Today I took a nap so I was allowed to stay up late after Emmerson went to bed. All I wanted to do was start my crystals. I was a big goofy while I was waiting for Daddy to boil some water. We mixed some crystal powder in boiling water until [...]

I have been running a low fever since yesterday afternoon. I am still going strong today and not letting it slow me down. We had music class this morning and then we hit the playground for a picnic and playground before Breighton's science class. I was so proud of myself for climbing into the middle of the web of ropes. Marshall Street Park is a beautiful hidden treasure in Safety Harbor. Besides the amazing plyground there is a [...]

After some art in the backyard I wanted to come inside and get cleaned up. I really wasn't in a mood to be dirty. Mommy brought me in while Breighton played a bit more. I was enjoying my nice warm bath with nice clear water. Breighton joined me in the tub and the water changed to a murky icky brownish. I tolerated it for a few minutes and then I was OVER the yuckie water. Mommy [...]

"Mommy I have nothing profound to say so I am going to sit here quietly"