Life in South Texas

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Goliad State Park

Michael and I went over to Goliad State Park for lunch and then walked around taking photos...

I spotted some wood violets...

I didn't realize violets grew in South Texas until a few years ago when I found them growing down by the creek.

Texas umbrellawort

Texas umbrellawort, this was a new one for me. I see this one had some hair on it...possibly squirrel and or deer hair?

Henbit

Pipevine Swallowtail, there were a lot of butterflies today

There were a lot of bees too...

Skipper butterfly

My boy was crawling around taking photos too...

The birds do it and I guess the bugs do it too...

Warbler and Bluebird

Bluebird in flight...love this one!

Love this boy!

Love this photo of him, it's him...

Love the fern growing out of the rock

Old chimney

Taking a break

Strange markings on the bark...

We had a great day and it was so nice to be outside and enjoy the warmth!!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

A few photos from this afternoon...

I did a little work at the property with Michael and Mom's help. Later after I had had enough I went for a walk with the camera and this is a few of the things I saw...

Wildflowers are starting to pop up...This is Wood Sorrel.

And the first Phlox I've seen this year...

The trees are starting to bud out...

There are a few puddles in the creek and I saw these Spotted Gar. They are doing their best to hang on, please Lord let it rain!!

Red Harvester Ants out and about...

I got bit for the first time by a Harvester ant today and Wow!! I had heard they hurt and it's true, lol. Felt like a bee sting but it wouldn't stop....I've got a good welt on my leg from it too!

It was a beautiful day and I heard tomorrow (Sunday) is going to be a repeat!! I love it!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

This week in photos...

Most of the week I tried to hibernate but for one reason or another I had to get out...

Monday Jake had a dentistry done. Yes Jake gets his teeth cleaned and we are glad he does as his fish breath can be a bit over-whelming at times, whew! He did really good this time but as always was oh so tired...Bless his heart!

Lydia, dear sweet Lydia...She had to get vaccinations. She was one sick kitty for about 24 hours and pretty much slept. Above is when she finally woke up and just sat staring at me. I am really glad she can't talk as I could just imagine what she was thinking about me!! Good thing she only needs her vaccines once a year!

Grandma left to go to the property to feed the deer and get the mail...Jenny wanted to go to but got left behind...Poor thing, she loves to go for rides Grandma!! She promises not to slobber in your car :)

Tonight I went to feed the deer and check the mail...

28 deer total and here is a photo of a few of them. I am probably the only one in the area feeding. I want to keep feeding until the grass comes up and they have some more nutrients. We really need some rain...

The pansies have been doing well in the Green house. I bought seed potatoes and some other vegetable seeds. I will be able to put the potatoes in soon and plan on starting some others veggies seeds soon too.

I so wish this water was warm...

A red-shouldered hawk, we have a pair of them on the property. I always try for a decent photo but they normally are pretty shy. This afternoon this one stayed put and I was able to get a few photos before it flew off...

Here's hoping y'all have a Happy Valentines day!

Fred and I don't celebrate the day but Michael is beyond excited. Guess it's a good thing I decided to buy him some chocolate so he isn't disappointed.

Unconditional love...

An absolutely beautiful story everyone should watch...It's all about Love!!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

A little of this and that...

Sorry I've been absent for a bit! I've been a bit busy and as the weather warms up between arctic fronts I'm going to get even busier...I love spring but it's such a busy time for us. Today we worked on the garden for a bit, getting it fitted up for spring planting. I also cleaned the pool, while Fred played in the dirt in the driveway....

The blackbirds are here in mass...I don't like them around the house but caught this short quick video of them this morning...Cool to watch them!

Another quick photo of a few of the thousands of birds...Hopefully after this next cold front moves through and out of here I can start taking more photos. When I am not busy I have been hibernating as it seems as if those arctic fronts just won't leave us alone!

I couldn't get Fred to stop the truck he was hungry, but a beautiful sunset between Yoakum and Cuero Texas...

So pretty and I wasn't driving and able to take photos!! Cuero city lights to the left...

Looks like after Wednesday of this week we are going to stay warm for a few days so hopefully I can do some photo therapy and find some critters or perhaps wildflowers!! Today was gorgeous but we were busy getting a few things done...

Hope y'all have a great week!!

Monday, January 27, 2014

Grandma has arrived for the winter...

Better late than never, Grandma finally made it down...She arrived yesterday and she got to enjoy some gorgeous weather before the next Northerner hit...