Michael's spring break, March 10 - 15

I think Michael had fun over his Spring break. We only had a week but we managed to squeeze in a lot during the week...

 

He had his friends over for a few days, they rode bikes and went on adventures!

 

 

They played games...

 

 

They dug and played in the sand...

 

They played in the sand a lot...I think they would have stayed out there all day every day if I let them...

 

 

We went and looked at the stars and for a comet. We didn't see the comet but they had fun playing in the back of the truck in the dark. Boys are so easy to entertain!

 

And we should have got the erector set out a bit earlier as they really wanted to play with it but it was late, there is always next time. Michael had so much fun with his friends and we are so glad their spring break was at the same time and they were able to come over.

 

 

Michael did a little swimming in a cold cold pool, silly boy!

 

 

I made a cheesecake and it was oh so good. We ended up taking it over to a friends house and having dinner with them. Michael got to play with another friend.

 Later in the week I was asked to be a judge for 4H at the local fair. I was honored to do the photography group and loved seeing all the up and coming talent out there.

 

Afterwards I walked around as they were judging the animals that day too. These turkeys were creeping Michael out.

 

A friends group of rabbits, not sure how she placed.

 

 

One of the many steers

 

This sight brought back memories for me, fooling around at the 4H pens. I enjoyed showing dairy cattle in my younger years but the stress was unbelievable.

 

My boy is growing up and trying to act oh so cool while walking the fair grounds.

 

 

I didn't make him any promises but told him we might come back for the carnival over the weekend.

 

 

One morning during the week I went outside and saw this...

 It's a fog bow...I rubbed my eyes and did a double take. I'd never seen one before. I took photos but then googled it to see what I was actually looking at, too cool.

The chicks had their first adventure outside...

They were so cute...

 

 

 

 Now they are teenagers and are outside permanently.

 And of course I made time for my flower/nature photos. My Aloe plant started blooming!

 

It was a really nice week and so glad we had a break, we needed it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Boy...Goliad Fair and Carnival March 13 2013

 

 

 

He is my life!!

 

 

 

 

 

March 9 2013 - First day of Spring break - Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center

 

I had never been to the Ladybird Johnson wildflower center in Austin Texas so on the first day of Spring break I decided to head up there. Fred was going to come with Michael and I but he ended up catching a cold and stayed home...It was raining when we got there and then it slowed to a drizzle and as we left it stopped...It was a beautiful place and I'd like to go back when it's nice out and explore more. We didn't do any of the trails and not too many flowers were blooming yet!

 

 The entrance...Michael found the pond first thing and oh my goodness there were turtles in it too!!

Mountain Laural was blooming

 

 There were wind sculptures on exhibit and they were pretty neat

 

 

 They were having an artisan show too and that is one reason I wanted to go. I love hand made items. One of the exhibitors showed me where the famous owls are at. The owls nest here every year. I had to walk back out to the vehicle to get the 300mm lens. I hadn't brought it in with me as I wasn't sure if I was allowed to take photos. But Michael and I were loving the owl and where she was at...not easy to spot if you didn't know...

 

 

There were a few flowers blooming...

 

I liked the labels on everything...nice to know what I'm looking at

 

 It also gives me ideas of what I'd like to plant at the property

Hello Michael!!

 

 

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Agave

 

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Studying something obviously. I think Michael enjoyed the wildflower center.

 

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Michael definitely enjoyed the little creek

 

 

I want to put in some of this Autumn sage, beautiful.

 

 

Blackfoot Daisy, I wouldn't mind growing some of these too.

 

 

checking things out...he was in a hurry as usual

 

 

Telling me to stop taking photos, lol...Poor kid I drive him nuts with my camera!

 

I might have to try a Mexican plum tree too...

 

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 We found a few bluebonnets too, at the time they were just starting to bloom.

 

 



I asked him to pose and this is what I got...a smirk!

 

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I'm thinking some purple fall asters too...

 

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And maybe a Texas Redbud tree too?

 

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This was my favorite sculpture...loved how they moved in the wind!

 

 

 

Yucca in bloom

 

 

 Another patch of bluebonnets

 

 



 The indian blankets were gorgeous...

 Michael had to have a photo of the turtle...there were several

 Because of the drizzle I didn't want to switch lenses on the camera so I used my cellphone to take these photos of different spots at the wildflower center. Loved the stone they used in the buildings.

 

 



 The plaza where the artisans were located...

 

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Then I found out the real reason Michael came with me and why he was in a hurry to leave the wildflower center...He wanted to stop at Cabela's, lol...the little brat! 

And on the way home I was able to stop and get photos of the Bison. We see them on 183 just North of Cuero but I've never gotten photos. Michael was tickled when I stopped. He wanted to check them out a bit better. The big bison above was the bull and he was huge. I've worked with Bison before at a zoo and they aren't anything to mess with, they can be mean! So neat to see them.

We had a good adventure on our first day of spring break!

 

More to come...

 

 

 

Please take note:

 

 

Some interesting FACTS:

 ◦In six years, one un-spayed female dog and her un-spayed offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs.

 ◦One un-spayed female cat and one un-neutered male cat and their offspring can result in 420,000 kittens in 7 years.

 ◦A female cat can have 29 litters in 10 years.

 ◦A male cat can sire as many as 2,500 kittens in a single year, and a male dog can sire almost as many puppies.

 ◦Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born in the US will find homes.

 SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR CATS AND DOGS, PLEASE!!!

 

I am so tired of the Feral dogs and cats running around here...They kill wildlife and it's not right. Please people be responsible pet owners take care of your pets!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was going to start...

posting our spring break photos but once again I ran out of time, it's bedtime!

 

 

 

I have a patch of phlox by the deck at the property and couldn't resist taking a photo this week. One of the few photos I've managed. I'm still planting the garden in between doing all the daily and weekly things that need doing. This week has taken it's toll on me and tonight when Michael and I got home from school we both crashed, we were whooped!

We woke up and Fred got home and we headed to Family fun night at Michael's school. I ended up playing kick ball with the kids and I'm sure I'll be feeling it tomorrow. I hate not being able to do the things I use to do, it's very frustrating. We had fun tonight and Michael was pretty darn happy!

Tomorrow I hope to finish up the garden and hopefully things will slow down, ha ha ha. Probably not because I've bought some things, like mulch and landscaping fabric to put around the pool (My next project making the area around the pool look nice).

 

I hope y'all have a great weekend!