Half Way Through June

It is hard to believe that it is half-way through June and I have only posted once. School is out which is good and bad. Good because I know the kids need a break but bad because Anna is already bored. We have some summer fun classes scheduled but not every week and this is one week she is home. Last week she made lots of things out of old jeans. A skirt, some purses, some wall hangings. All very cute and things I would have never thought of making. Next week she is back at class - Arts and Crafts I think.
David is out looking for a job. He is putting in applications all over. He is at a bit of a disadvantage because he didn't start sooner but he was in a play at school and felt he could not commit to anything else. We shall see. He may have to work in food. Gasp!;). Oh the horror ;). I believe he just needs to get a job. He will be in his senior year in the fall. Hard to believe I will soon have three out of high school.
The heat is setting in. We were lucky up until about a week ago. The weather was cooler than usual. So, now have fans and water bottles and a swamp cooler and wet cloths over cages trying to keep everyone cool.
Unfortunately, I lost the last litter of FA. It was almost like a failure to thrive. They stopped growing. I watched them eat everyday but they didn't get much bigger. The only other unusual thing with them was that I had to remove large poop pellets that were half way sticking out. Their mom had lots of fresh water and feed and she did not have any poop problems. They also had an eye discharge that I faithfully cleaned each day.
Anna's two remaining babies are doing great. I had them in a big plastic tub in my bathroom during the night and part of the day. It is about a 30 gallon tub. Well, they are able to jump out of it. I was surprised to find them sitting on the floor looking so proud of themselves. They are staying out with mom now all the time.
We had another litter born three weeks ago. Three babies - 1 tort and 2 ermine?. Their dad is ermine and has a dark nose, dark eyes and ears are dark. These guys look like they will have his appearance. I am weighing them everyday and they are growing ok I think.
Bred two more does and they will be due around July 8th.
My oldest son told me he is getting married on the 4th of July in Oklahoma. My husband's tribe has their big pow wow every year on that date. So, will be going to OK first week of July. A bit surprising but he is 20. I think so young. But when I was 20 I thought I was all grown up too.
Will have pictures up by early next week I think.
Blessings