Diamondback Rattlesnake.
This was after they killed it. I hate that they had to kill it but if it was by the rig they didn't have much of a choice...this is a small one, which means there are probably more in the area. Both guys are more alert now and keeping their eyes open!! I asked Fred to cut the rattle off for me but he said "Heck NO!!", he wasn't quiet as polite but you get the jist and I think he's a chicken!! I am hoping Trey will do it for me...lol...
That was my husbands exciting morning...I'm here with a sick child! I'm hoping it is just a flu bug and by tomorrow he'll be better, if not off to the doctor again!! I think this is the year of sickness for Michael. He's always been so healthy but this year he seems to be catching everything...Maybe by the time he starts school he'll be immune to most of the stuff and he'll be okay...fingers crossed!
After taking 6 weeks of Basic Obedience thru Pet Smart and 8 weeks of Basic I & II thru the Victoria Dog Obedience Club Jake passed his AKC Canine Good Citizens Test this evening. Michael and I are so proud of him!!
I was a bit worried as Jake was in his bouncy mode tonight and wanted to play. He is 11 months old and still in puppy mode at times as my barn shoe can attest too...it has been mauled to death the past few days...But once we stepped out to do the test he calmed down and got in working mode and did a wonderful job!
The ladies in the Victoria Dog Obedience club did a wonderful job and I truly appreciate their patience and sense of humor while training both Jake and I.
On another note I have a sick child...he hasn't felt good all day and right before he was supposed to leave to go stay with Aunt Diane (while Jake and I took our test) he vomited all over me and himself...I took him with me to the test and he laid in the truck while we did the test...he wasn't running much of a fever and I was thinking it was sinus drainage...Now I am beginning to wonder...He has once again vomited and is running a 102 temp...He is sipping pedialite and has taken Tylenol...I think it's going to be a long night!
I also want to thank all my family and friends for the wonderful birthday gifts! You are so thoughtful and made my Birthday very special.
My sister in law, Teresa, gave me the bouque with a very sweet card. Thanks Mom for arranging it, lol, otherwise it would have gotten packed away for the future house.
My dear friend, Helen, sent me the book (Jessica) above and it was excellant. I can't wait to read more of Bryce Courtenay's books!! She also gave me a gift certificate for Amazon.com...YEA!! Helen your so sweet and thank you sooo much!
My sister sent me the reptile/amphibian book above so that I can now identify those wonderful critters I take photos of...YEA!! She also sent me a gift certificate for creativexpress.com...I've been having fun with the scrap items I bought...Thank you Karen!!My hubby surprised me with some gold earrings. Nothing special as I like to wear the gold ball earrings but I have a bad habit of losing them too...The backs on these screw on so maybe I won't lose them anytime soon....
Thank you Mom for coming to spend my Birthday with me and also for everything you did while you were here...
Hugs and Love to all of you!
My brother in law, Frankie. He's the handy Man in the family!!
My brother in law, Peter. He's the Family clown!
Sister in law, Diana, with Mom and Dad enjoy lunch on the new patio.
Sister in law, Teresa, finishing the flower beds.
Almost finished...and NO I didn't get any photos after we had finished, I was too tired and sore... It looked really nice and Mom (Criste) was crying, she was so happy with it.
Butterflies mating...it's that time of year....love bugs, butterflies and I even saw a baby fawn by our house a few days ago....Love is in the air.
Coneflowers next to the San Antonio River.
A wildflower...lol...to tired to look it up but it was pretty.
A flower my Mother in law has in her garden.
This is my little guy and no he is not praying...he is POUTING!! He is tired of Momma taking photos and he is tired of walking...
Now he is laying on the tears....Oh so tired of me and my Camera, lol...By this time I am laughing and then he notices me taking photos of him...OH BOY!!
He STOMPS off and heads to the gate...totally disgusted with his Momma...he was going to walk back to the house without me until I reminded him the BULL that almost ran us over awhile back was in that pasture, lol...OOPS...he decided to wait for Momma!! Smart boy!!Finally at 1pm everyone starts showing up and we get busy...something I thought would take a few hours ended up as a two day project...we were home by 9pm and are headed back over there tomorrow morning...Yikes...hopefully I can steal away for a possible photo of that green jay!!
