Grammys visit ~ Day # 3

If you look closely you can just see the hermit crabs legs poking out of the smaller Moonsnails shell...
These were the other two shells we brought home. We only thought one of the shells had a crab in it but it seems as all of them do...I'll throw them in boiling water tomorrow and clean the shells out....anyone want crab legs? LOL

This is a Millipede I found in the yard. That is Mom's shoe next to it just so you can see how BIG this thing was....ugh!!

Today we went to Market Days in Goliad.

I took the camera but didn't carry it with me as I had my hands full. We took Jake with us so he could socialize and he did so well. At first he was a bit over-whelmed by all the noise, people, vehicles and such but after awhile he calmed down. I was truly amazed by all the comments regarding Jake and how beautiful he was. Jake was quiet taken with the older gentlemen who were sitting in chairs at the vendor booths and would go up and sit down next to them so they could pet him...I told Fred it was so neat hearing all the stories people told me about having Collies or dogs in their youth. Jake really had a lot of attention today and he loved meeting all the people. Maybe Jake would make a good therapy dog for retirement homes?

Michael was in a very whiney mood and drove me crazy. I'm not sure what his problem was but more than likely he just wanted to spend sometime at home...

Mom was amazed by all the people and vendors. She said she thought it was going to be small and just basically vegetables and fruits...she was quiet surprised. She bought herself some items and really enjoyed all the arts and craft vendors. Below is a link to Goliads Market days.

http://www.goliadcc.org/events/mdays.htm

Oh Helen, guess what we found? One of the plant vendors was selling bottlebrush bushes. Mom and I both spotted them and I told Mom they were bottlebrush bushes, she said No and I said Yes! She had to ask the vendor and he agreed with me...LOL...and I knew this because my friend Helen took photos of hers and told me what they were, LOL...I am so smart!! ha ha ha...and yes Helen I had to get one. Not sure where I'm going to put it but now I get to admire my own...

The seashells we brought home yesterday had hermit crabs in them and I put them in a bowl and Michael has been watching them. You have to be very quiet and still so they come out and move around, so Michael has been learning, LOL...Yea RIGHT!!

Fred took Michael with him for a bit today and Mom and I walked around the yard and checked out my flower beds. I found a Millipede and of course had to go get the camera and take photos...I also put it in our bug jar so Michael could see it...he thought it was pretty cool...

Tonight Fred and I went out to dinner while Grammy babysat. Michael was NOT happy but he had fun with Grammy...Who spoiled him and let him have a coke and ice cream! Fred and I had a nice dinner and we were actually able to converse without interruptions, Wow!! We didn't care for any of the movies at the theatre so we came home...It was a nice day!

Corpus Christi ~ Day # 2 ~ Mom & Michael

Today we went to Corpus to have photos taken of Michael, Mom & Me. Afterwards we did a little shopping and took Michael to Toys-r-us...He loves it. Grammy got him some CAT Mega block toys that he could put together himself, LOL...the helicopter didn't make it long last night and it was in pieces. We decided to put it up until he is a bit older and get him something he could work with on his own.

After shopping we stopped at a shoreline park and fishing pier between Corpus Christi and Portland on the Corpus Christi Bay. We did a bit of walking and shell hunting. Michael had a GREAT day!! He even had a nap on the way home and was ready to play with his new toys when we got home.

Another fantastic day with Grammy and I'm ready for a good nights sleep!! (Yawn). The photographer should have our proofs ready in a week. I can't wait to see how they turned out!

Corpus Christi ~ Day # 2 ~ Birds

~ Red Knot sandpiper ~

~ Ruddy Turnstone ~

~ Laughing Gull ~

~ Great Egret & Rosetta Spoonbill ~

~ Brown Pelican ~

These are some of the birds we saw today when we stopped to walk the shore on Corpus Christi bay between Corpus Christi and Portland.

Grammy's arrival and day # 1 ~ LEGO Helicopter

An interesting ride to the airport...ran over a skunk!! PeeU...thank goodness I didn't hit it but managed to straddle it!! That would have been a nice smelly TEXAS welcome for Grammy....Then as we arrived in S.A. they had the highway I normally take closed and a detour, Ekkk...Then finally upon arriving at the airport they had the drive into the airport CLOSED!! UGH....I finally managed to find a different entrance into the airport!! We made it with an hour to spare, LOL, I left a wee bit early!! That is okay because Mommy always has interesting things to look at and play with in her truck! We call it the giant playpen!! LOL

Grammy's plane was 20 minutes early, YEA!!

It was so good to see Grammy....and Michael ran to her in the airport and gave her a big welcome HUG!!

We had a decent ride home from the airport other than me taking a wrong turn and having to circle a block to get back to where we were, ugh!! We arrived home last night at 12:30am from S.A.

Michael had a power nap on the way home and was wide awake when we got home! He finally fell asleep at 2:30am...Mommy was whipped!!

Today we took Grammy to storytime at the library and then went out to eat at Olive Garden, Mmmmmm delicious! Then we took Grammy shopping for summer clothes...(they are on clearance here at the moment)...Michael was promised (if he was good) that we would take him to Target to look at the toys...While I was picking up a few household items Grammy and Michael were checking out the toy aisles...They had a Lego Helicopter in the shopping cart and I didn't pay to much attention as to the age of the toy and the detail...LOL...should have...

Below are photos of Michael and Grammy after 2 hours of working on putting the Helicopter together....(I was taking a nap, YES)!! I laughed when I woke up and they were still working on the helicopter...Mommy to the rescue...Grammy had had enough and I finished it. It is honestly a toy that Michael can't play with as he is a bit ROUGH with it and I keep having to put it back together...We finally convinced Michael to put it up for the NIGHT!! I'm thinking super glue sounds good!! LOL....

Michael & Grammy after two hours of working on the Helicopter....still going

Michael is all smiles and excited! He loves his helicopters and is getting quiet a collection!!

TaDaa!! the finished product and still intact!!

Lego Helicopter...Ages 5+

Michael relaxing and enjoying Grammy's company!!

Michael being Silly....

I love this photo of him!! He is so EXCITED to have Grammy here!!!

UGH!

Okay what a beginning to what should be a beautiful week!!

I have been cleaning the house from TOP to Bottom and in the midst of all that I seem to have either had a sinus attack or I've caught a cold...grrr

I literally feel like CRAP!! But on the good side the house is clean, LOL...A few more things to do tomorrow and we will be ready for our visiter!!

YEA!!

Tomorrow night Grammy (my Mother) will be here!!

We are excited and can hardly wait.

She will be with us for a week! Which is probably a good thing it is just a week because between the 4 yr old grandson and the 6 month old puppy I'm sure she is going to be pulling her hair out or completely exhausted!!

We have no travel plans this time, just twiddle around here for the week. We have an appt. with a photographer in Corpus on Friday!! I could probably do the photos but wanted to see what someone else could do....and of course everytime I have an appt. with a photographer something happens to me....Ekkk....Lets see photos with my Sister when I was in Highschool, strep throat hit me.....Photos with my sister, Father, stepmother, ex and me with a broken arm, LOL...it just never fails...This time I'll more than likely have a red chapped nose!! Just call me Rudolph!!

We had a Northerner blow through and it's cool outside, kind of nice!! No rain to speak of and we could use it....things are getting kind of crispy outside!! That is the beginning to my week we shall see what the rest of the week as in store for us!!

Well off for some rest...

5 things that keep me GOING!

I was tagged by my dear friend Helen on a different site and thought it was a good one to put on my blog:

I have been tagged by my wonderful friend Helen to list 5 things that keep me going. Here goes:

1) My Husband, he loves me no matter what and supports me in whatever crazy idea I try and doesn't say I told you so when it back fires...LOL

2) My Son, I don't have a choice but have to keep up with him...just to keep him out of trouble!

3) My animals, they need me to take care of them! Of course it would be nice if they could learn to fend for themselves but it isn't going to happen.

4) Photograpy, I love nature and seeing what different ways I can photograph something. Always looking for that truly awe inspiring photo!!

5) My belief in God and how he has helped me to be positive and look forward and not backward. Believe in yourself!

Now I am tagging:

Helen to post it on her blog!
Colleen
Krissy
Kelly
Karen

Come on Ladies what keeps you going...

Sunday with the Camera

Damsel Fly

Michael and Jake

(I love this photo and the grin on Michael's face and how Jake is so alert and watching what Michael is doing)!

Michael cooing and talking to Jake

Jake

Jake after a good roll in the leaves!

We had a very busy weekend and today it was a bit more laid back. We went and visited with Pocka (Grandpa) for a bit this morning. This afternoon we were outside and I got some great photos of Michael with Jake, finally!! Jake is so laid back it's not funny. He loves to PLOP down where ever he is in the yard. Today he was rolling and the leaves, twigs, etc. were sticking to him, Michael was trying to pick them off. We went to obedience class this afternoon. It was very interesting and I learned the correct way to make Jake sit. Michael was pretty good. He didn't help with Jake but played with the chairs and just basically did his own thing. My Mother said don't be surprised but Michael was probably paying attention and one of these days may just surprise me with how much he picked up, we shall see (grin)! I'm really whacked out (tired) from this time change thingy so it was really hard to concentrate today. Jake is doing wonderful about sitting and now to work with him on laying down. I think Jake is tired too. I got up to check on him earlier and he was in his crate/cage sleeping. He's never gone in there on his own, LOL...

Wednesday night we are off to pick up our visitor from the S.A. airport so for the next 3 days it's time to clean and straighten up the house. Michael and I are so excited and Weds. can't get here fast enough!! I had a day dream today...That we were filthy rich and I hired a whole crew to come and clean the house, LOL....Ahh....well it was nice to dream for a bit, now to get busy!!