Kinder Rodeo

A few weeks back Michael had a Kinder Rodeo at school.

They played games and made things and learned about Texas. This past Friday he brought me home this photo that they took that day...I thought it was adorable...

Wings over the Crossroads '09'

Our Saturday morning was spent at the

"Wings Over The Crossroads 2009" Airshow

at the Victoria Regional Airport.

Michael loves it! He loves being able to go inside the aircraft and he especially loves checking out the guns...

Here he is running over to the Bombers guns on the belly of the aircraft..."Wait for me Michael", NOT!

I was a bit disappointed at they only had one bomber this year...That is Michael's favorite as it has the most guns, LOL...

Me taking a photo out the window....too sweet! I wonder how many airmen who fought for our country and flew in these bombers looked out that same window...what were they thinking?

Michael NOT stopping and posing...lol...Gotta go Mom, Gotta go see the bombs!

Bombs Mom, Bombs!! WOW!

Bluebonnet Bell a Skytrain. She carried paratroopers and such...

Michael running to check her out...Slow down boy, Slow down!

I made him stop so I could read the sign to him....

He is so excited...he found the first aid kit, LOL!

Come on MOM....Hurry UP!!

Inside the refueler...

The pilot of the refueler did an excellent job of showing Michael how the aircraft works and Michael was listening intently (for once)...

Checking out another aircraft...

This aircraft above is used for training.

Michael had a great time and ran from aircraft to aircraft. His main interest is bombs and missiles and I love hearing the pilots tell stories and of course taking photos. I think this Airshow is becoming a yearly tradition with us and I managed to pick up some info on the Civil Air Patrol. I am hoping when Michael is 12 he'll want to join...we shall see!

And a beautiful South Texas Sunset rounded off our Saturday.....

Birds & Blooms from Friday

As I was walking the yard Friday morning I glanced over and saw

this female cardinal sitting on the back yard gate. Not sure if she was

sick or stunned. We have had a lot of birds running into our windows lately,

guess I should stop cleaning them...But anyways I went and grabbed the

camera and took a few photos since she was not the least upset by

my presence....

Friday evening we had a family of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers

flying around the house. They are beautiful birds but very shy and skittish...

This was the best I could do photo wise...

A Honey Mesquite blossom...

I also had time before the sun set to watch the hummingbirds

feed on the Aloe blooms and I managed one decent photo of

a buff-bellied Hummingbird

Nephew PJ's 13th Birthday Party!

Our Nephew PJ celebrated his 13th Birthday on April 2nd!

Happy Birthday!

PJ with is Dad and StepMom.

Michael ~ Swimming Lessons

Michael finished his last class of Tiny Tot swim lessons this past Thursday.

Their last lesson was learning water safety, the reason why he is wearing a life vest.

He's cold...Brrr...But Happy!

Splash Down!

Learning to float correctly with a life vest on...

And one last jump!! I love that I caught him in mid air...YeeHaw!

That is it for the swim lessons until possibly next fall...He is showing interest in Soccer or Karate...so maybe that will be next on the Agenda...

An evening at our house...

I took these photos one evening last week while Michael and I were outside enjoying the beautiful weather....

I bought this Impatient while we were up in the Hill Country...

It was beautiful...but between the wind beating it up and the cat jumping in the middle of it I'm not sure how long it's going to last....

Michael heading out to play in the dirt!

I really need to fix our yard gate...don't you love the rope! Julie using it as a scratching post has taken it's tole...

Petunias...I bought this beautiful hanging basket in the Hill Country too!!


I think the Aloe loves the drought, it's blooming mad!!

Sweet Alyssum and Begonias

Michael decided he wanted to take Jake for a walk...I think Jake is saying "Save me MOM, PLEASE!" ha ha ha...

And they're Off....

Oops! Wait a minute...One cheesy grin for the camera before they leave!

Gotta love my Boys!!

Did you notice we have green grass coming up, YEA!! Now if we could get a wee bit more rain it would really help!!

Back at the Ranch...

Here are some more photos I took over at my In-laws ranch this past weekend...

Dad who dressed you this morning?

Ha Ha Ha...what's wrong can't fix your shirt with gloves on?

He's such a clown!

Uh Oh a B.S. session between Father and Son...

By the look the son is giving the father I don't think he believes his Dad, lol.


One of the kids....

Another kid (calf)...Mmm Mmm Good Range cubes!

Y'all remember the bull that almost trampled Michael last year? Well this is his son...Dad went on to a better place but he has a name sake and he seems to be just as ornery...Ekkk!

He's a nice looking young bull but NOT one I would trust!!


And Karin M. this one is for you...LOL....Your not the only one who can take photos of nose pickers!! Franky hates having his photo taken so this is what I get and I told him he'd best watch out...Because this was going on my BLOG!! Na Na Na Franky...next time ignore me and let me take a decent photo of you!!

That's it for last weekends Ranch photos...