tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:52:20 +0000We are four Christian, homechurched, homeschooled, homesteading, agrarian children growing up in Central Texas on a Ranch. We are Tracy,(15) Jennifer,(10) Robert,(9) and Sarah(5) Bunker. We also have one more brother, Thomas Shepard Bunker, who is in the courts of glory. We like to read books, raise animals, and play on the land. Tracy will be writing about the stuff we do. We hope you enjoy our Adventures!http://michaelbunker.com/children/noreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)Blogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-2221398397750209787Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:00 +00002009-09-11T11:41:49.812-05:00Hello everybody!Jennifer here with some pictures. I am holding a Texas Tech flag in the wind with Robert beside me. ( Go Texas Tech!!) Robert, Sugar and me standing in the wind.It rained a half a inch here last night. Thank the LORD! Wehttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/09/pictures-and-quick-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-2997990849982065654Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:12:00 +00002009-08-13T19:20:04.498-05:00Hello , Jennifer here . As you have probably heard, I will be taking over this blog. Tracy's new blog is called The Mellow Rose of Texas. So this blog will be run by Jennifer, Robert and Sarah. Sarah turned six on August second. She is so funny. She thinks that by the time she is eleven that I will still be eleven and that she will be able to boss me around! Sometimes she finds a book, opens to http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/08/handing-over-of-reins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-5595923662768678212Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:18:00 +00002009-08-09T11:18:37.073-05:00A test of phone to blog posting.http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/08/test-of-phone-to-blog-posting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-3575694771593044350Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:21:00 +00002009-08-01T23:23:22.241-05:00Hey, you all check out my new blog, The Yellow Rose. This blog will be just mine, and Jennifer will be taking over here. Here I am.Tracyhttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/08/attention.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-1533053970414130559Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:31:00 +00002009-07-26T19:42:23.075-05:00Okay, I guess this blog has become a once a month thing, because I just don't have time for much more. Sorry folks, I'm a busy person.But hopefully my three or four followers will enjoy the few posts that make their way here.I wrote a Wedding Card Poem for a friend who ... got married ... this month. Feel free to copy and paste for your own wedding cards.Your wedding day has comeYour dream God http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/07/okay-i-geuss-this-blog-has-become-once.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-5632130502207189497Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:35:00 +00002009-06-07T17:42:09.059-05:00Okay, here I am again, a year older. I turned 16 on May 27th. I don't celebrate birthdays with confetti and presents for biblical reasons, but I am happy that the Lord has so gracefully blessed me with yet another year.Also, my "BloggerLand" friend, Victoria Rebbecca, has also celebrated another year. She turned sixteen on May 27th, as well! Congrats, Victoria! Praise the Lord for his grace and http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/06/little-late-posting-but-here-it-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-7924859731015993071Mon, 04 May 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-05-04T13:50:44.240-05:00Here is Chico our Longhorn Bull at daybreak. I think Dad took this picture, but I liked it. Here is Bessie, who was put out to pasture with the big cows, and is a little upset with the lack of attention she gets now, though it is much, much more than any of the other cows get. Spoiled brat. Here is my attempt at a http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/05/more-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-6748627032425131318Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +00002009-03-30T09:48:48.745-05:00 This is my mischief loving cat, Misty. She gets into EVERYTHING. She sleeps in the dogs house when Sugar is not around, and then hisses and spits like it is her abode when Sugar comes back. She is too cute, and will probably not grow bigger than she is now, since she is a adult cat. I love her size though. And thanks to the Sustaires for giving her to me as a kitten!Until Next Time,Tracy Bunkerhttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/this-is-my-mischief-loving-cat-misty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-918934600083471876Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:41:00 +00002009-03-30T09:51:32.207-05:00 Hello YallWell Mom and Dad got home from Waco yesterday from Mom taking a soap class. She made goat milk soap and a herbal soap, and some kind of spearmint goodness that I am smelling right now. It smells amazing. I think one has all kinds of oils in it including coconut oil, olive oil and even oatmeal! She is cutting them right now and the room smells sooo good. She has to cure them for six http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/soap-and-sheep-milk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-2338414395893424629Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +00002009-03-25T14:02:45.564-05:00Like God's Own Mercy.Thank The LordTracy Bunker http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/sweet-summer-rain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-9122839515780033462Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:20:00 +00002009-03-25T11:21:07.410-05:00Hello Again, Y'all, What a fine, cool morning it is here. I like overcast days every once in a while. Well, I tried to catch the smart old coon that has been down at the hogpen eating the corn. But he snapped the trap and went on about his buiness. Dumb coon's to smart for me. But tonight I am going to try a leg catch trap. They are harder to snap without getting caught. Maybe I will get http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/hello-again-yall-what-fine-cool-morning_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-4275640271727280688Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:03:00 +00002009-03-24T10:06:49.188-05:00 Until Next Time,Tracy Bunkerhttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/few-garden-pictures_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-8304230394505730099Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-03-24T09:49:51.644-05:00 Here are the Lambs that were born last night via Wendy the ewe. She is the other Dorper we received, and she was preggers too. So this morning I went to feed them, and ....SURPRISE!...... I counted four lambs instead of two. So the new lambs are named Laura and Charles, the twins. Here is the promised picture of Edward and Humphrey, the Dorper http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/here-are-lambs-that-were-born-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-8519222613905410391Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:28:00 +00002009-03-23T11:28:35.766-05:00 Charlotte has had her lambs!! Two Rams named Humphrey and Edward. After Humphrey Bogart and Edward G. Robinson. This picture is of Charlotte, the Mama Sheep. She is a good Mama, and she does not mind the children and I handling her lambs. The lambs are very friendly and silly. They jump around and like to explore. I will take a picture of them ASAP and include the picture in a future blog Lord http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/charlotte-has-two-little-lambs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-2645485351056368274Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:09:00 +00002009-03-06T13:47:46.478-06:00I have been sooooo behind in all my online stuff, sorry, folks. I will try to update more from now on.Anyway, we have been working on our garden more lately, getting it ready for spring. digging up new beds, and putting Dad's Super Duper Water Retaining Dirt in it. It has Peat Moss, Vermiculite, and Compost mixed to form a light and airy soil that lasts for years. And is supposed to hold more http://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/03/spring-is-in-air-can-ya-smell-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-429944524777766888Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:09:00 +00002009-01-20T21:33:23.879-06:00Hello yallWow. It has been a long time since I have updated my blog. Sorry guys, kinda busy lately. Anyway, I'm back.Well, I have been doing some butchering lately, but not as much as before. We ( Jonathan, Dad and I) did a pig this morning. So did Mrs. and Mr. Marcic and Mr. Plumley. I mean, they did another one. And one got away. It didn't take too kindly to being shot, and scaled the fence. Ithttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2009/01/long-time-no-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-8848631868517517358Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:32:00 +00002008-12-31T17:40:36.147-06:00Hello again,Ok I just had the urge to write, so I am writing while making tortillas and beef stew. Again, bear with me here.Today we picked up a LOT of large, flat rocks for the smokehouse walls. I would have liked to have taken some pictures but of course I didn't think of that. I will try to remember tomorrow. But if you want to see some pictures of the smokehouse in progress, go to Dad's blog http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/12/rocks-and-weather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-7236303742697933943Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:31:00 +00002008-12-23T17:01:29.546-06:00WalmartPlastic ButterThe December ProjectHello I am back with an essay I wrote this morning. I don't have the gift of writing, so bear with me here.My Month without Chocolate:Just kidding.....The December Project- My Take on Things Well, we are nearing the close of December and it went a bit fast. I can't believe it's almost over. I wouldn't mind if it was extended, as it might be. I personally didn't miss town trips at all. I http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/12/december-project-essay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-5532983579776275008Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:04:00 +00002008-12-19T11:22:31.100-06:00Hello again from the Ranch.Today is Friday, preparation of the Sabbath. Today is a mainly cleaning and polishing day. We do extra watering of the animals, so that we can avoid any unnecessary work on the Sabbath.Mrs. Sifford brought over some Egg Nogg ( a big favorite of our family, especially me!). And I had about a half a glass, maybe less. It is so rich, I can only drink a little. But this http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/12/prep-for-sabbath-and-beware-egg-nog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-8600920482895220656Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:31:00 +00002008-12-14T21:25:16.002-06:00aHello from the Ranch! I have been doing a lot of butchering this week, a lot of butchering, folks. We have done 9 pigs since the beginning of December and I did 6 chickens just this morning. I am so thankful to Dad for teaching me how to do this, because I am beginning realize the importance of it. Mom and I have also been doing a lot of canning. Ms. Irby, Mr. Woods, and Mr. Brailey have been http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/12/news-from-butcher-block.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-8882962727179215101Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:07:00 +00002008-12-10T19:27:45.670-06:00HelloI was tagged to write 6-10 things that I do every day by Victoria. So here are the rules...*Post the six to ten things that you do on a daily basis*Link to the person who tagged you.*Tag five other people*Leave a comment on the blog of the person that tagged you letting them know that have posted this to your blog.I might not tag people just because I don't have many people who will do it...http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/12/taggedagain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-2435760071127283979Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:11:00 +00002008-11-09T20:44:36.869-06:00Hello After a lot of goofy html stuff, I am finally back. Well, as you can imagine, a lot of exciting things have happened since our last post, so I will do a quick overview. We have finished canning Pedro the Longhorn Bull and Mimi the Duroc Sow. We had them canned in record time, though with help from Mrs. Peck over at My Journey To Separation. She was here for a week after Ranchfest, http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/11/yay-im-baaack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-4310361934481017431Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:44:00 +00002008-10-20T11:47:06.040-05:00Well now that Ranchfest is over, we are kinda winding down and cleaning up. The Pecks from British Columbia are here for about a week and a half visit. We love having them here and it is going to be a fun week. But the big rush of Ranchfest is over and all the guests have gone home.We had many people here and it was a blast. I will list the families...The Millers :Gregg and ReneeThe Marcics :http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/10/super-ranchfest-comes-to-end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-5088937443382988100Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:34:00 +00002008-10-17T09:25:41.839-05:00Hello,Victoria Rebecca has "tagged" me( check out her blog, Searching for my Savior's Perfect Will, http://mysaviorsperfectwill.blogspot.com/ )Rules:*Link to the person who tagged you.*Post the rules on your blog.*Write six random things about yourself.*'Tag' six-or-so other people at the bottom of your post-*And leave comments on their blogs letting them know they've been tagged.*Let the personhttp://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/10/hello-victoria-rebecca-has-tagged-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37175000.post-668863640229010503Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:46:00 +00002008-09-25T16:39:50.812-05:00This post will just be a conglomeration of pictures, so enjoy.HULK THE FROGThis is the coon that I caught about two weeks ago.We canned some tomatoes that we got for a bargain at the local produce market. Here is a bad picture of one that is floating in boiling water so that we can peel that skin off. And the next one is of the chopped tomatoes.Here is a picture of some herbs from our garden http://michaelbunker.com/children/2008/09/pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bunker Children)6