The rest of our Sunday morning...

I spotted Fred over on the tractor with dad...

I wasn't sure what they were up too?

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Sheesh he finally smiles for the camera, of course he's on a tractor!
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Fix'in to feed the cows a round bale...
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I went along for the ride and the thistles were still there and so were the butterflies...
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It's such a pretty view, of course it's in the San Antonio River Valley so everything is still green too!

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Then Fred yelled at me and I looked over and the Bull was attacking the round bale and Fred was amazed at the strength of the bull and how he was moving the round bale...

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I told Fred he's making sure the round bale is safe for the cows, lol...

He may be a nice bull but I'm still not going to mess with him!
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Guess the bull chased the boogie men out of the round bale, it's now safe for the cows :o)
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I couldn't believe how fat the little calf was, yikes!! Franky (Fred's brother) took the calf with the injured jaw and is feeding her grain. Seems she is doing well and able to eat the grain.

It was a beautiful morning and so glad we were able to spend it with Mom and Dad.

One of the reasons I love my camera...

to catch memories like this...

Grandma and Michael reading the paper together Sunday Morning.

Early morning nature walk...

Sunday morning we were up bright and early and headed over to Mom and Dads ranch to eat breakfast with them before they headed back to Houston. I didn't plan on taking photos but Michael ran off on the Kabota with Daddy, Grandma was talking on the phone and Grandpa was harassing Grandma while she was on the phone so I headed outside. I grabbed the camera to get photos of Mom's pink roses, which were blooming again and I just continued walking, lol...I guess I can't help myself...

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One of the most photographed flowers, sunflower!
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Ant Lion lair, Michael and I love feeding them ants!
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Early morning in the woods, I love it!!

The birds were singing their hearts out and it was beautiful.
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Young and Old Oaks!
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More Oaks, it sure is nice down by the river...
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Trumpet flower bloom...The flowers are up in the canopy but when the blossoms have reached their end they fall to earth...and no I wasn't climbing up into the canopy of Oaks and other trees for photos, lol.
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Love this root system, last time I took photos of this there was water in the dry creek bed, not now!
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Turkey feather
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Spanish moss
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That was it for my nature walk...I didn't walk far but enjoyed it.

I have more photos of our morning soon to follow!
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~ Sunday Morning Early on the Road to 8N ranch on the San Antonio river ~

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I have photos but I just wanted to tease you with this one for the moment! I'll be back later with more! Hope you have a wonderful start to your week!

Imagination...

My son has one and he makes me laugh.

This morning after I cleaned the pool I was in the float relaxing and Michael was pushing me around the pool. He said where to Mom? New York City? (lately he has this fascination with NYC, not sure why? But he wants to go, sigh, me not so much) So he floated me to the other side of the pool and said "Oh NO!" bombs, missiles...we are out of here...So he pushes me away and says where to Mom? I finally told him Bali...He said why? I told him because they have beautiful resorts with white sand beaches and crystal clear ocean waters...so off we went to the other side of the pool...He told me we had arrived...I asked him "You got any money?"...he said No! Ugh! I told him we have to pay to eat, ekkk...So we took off again this time we headed to Australia, he wanted to see a friend named Katie, lol...he's too sweet. But on our way we took a right turn and ended up in New Zealand, then the ship sunk cause Mom was getting hot....Oh how I love my boy and our little imaginary trips...Oh by the way he wants to go to NYC to see the statue of Liberty...who's taking him? Not me!!

(sorry no photos I haven't been taking any, yikes! I think I need a waterproof camera)

Meeting up with Friends...

at Splashway water park in Sheridan Texas!

Before the pool, we put in, was even an idea in my head I had bought Michael and I season passes to Splashway...it was before the gas prices took a hike too, sigh! It's about the same distance as the beach from us and not as salty or sandy and something I thought would be more fun. I did have to drive into Victoria to pick up a friends son so it took us a bit longer this time...We won't be able to go as often as I wanted too but we did make it yesterday to meet up with a friend, Kelly, and her crew.

They've really built the place up since our first visit 4 yrs ago (I think) and Michael loves it!

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Michael and Kaden
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Kaden, Colby (Kelly's son), Michael and Sean (Kelly's son)
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Yikes, the little rug-rat was after me with the water squirter, ekk!!
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Then he turned and got Kelly, Ha Ha Ha!!
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Kelly, with the boys, learning how to fill the water squirter, watch out!
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Weeeeeee down the slide!
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Sploosh!
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I gave Kelly the camera, she asked me if it was idiot proof, lol...I put it on auto for her!
I do know that if I go again I need to wear my one piece speedo suit if I plan on doing the water slides, ekk...
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Michael checking to make sure I'm okay, lol
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We had a great day!!


I posted all the photos on Flickr if you would like to see them click here.

Up and Running!

We worked hard this weekend, really hard! We had help from our friends Johnny and Angie Saturday morning tucking the liner, and then Sunday Fred's brother, Franky, came over and helped us finish the pipes and get the pump and filter running...A big THANK YOU to y'all for your help, it was very much appreciated!!

We have a few little fixes to make and I have a lot of cleaning up, grooming and fix'in up to do...but it's summer and that will get done in due time, it's time to enjoy the summer!

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I went down to the pool this evening by myself and sat on the ladder with my feet in the water watching wild turkeys, deer and feral piglets run all over...it was nice, very relaxing!

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On the way home I spotted Michael's Jack Rabbits...I call them Michael's as he spotted them a few weeks ago in the pasture across the road from the driveway and they're sticking around. It was kind of dark so I got out of the truck and walked over towards one of them. Still didn't get a good photo but maybe now that I have time to slow down a bit I can try again!

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Beautiful South Texas Sunset after a very hot day...the temp at the house registered in at 105 today, ugh!! Hate to see what August is going to be like but so thankful we have the pool, it will be easier to bare the heat!!
(Thanks Mom for your help, we appreciate it)