Fun at the Dairy Farm

We went to a dairy that is 45 minutes away from home. This has been around 2 weeks ago, but just now located which camera the photos were on. I hope the Grandparents forgive us for being tardy.

We met up with the International Adoption Group here and had a BBQ Picnic Social and then a tour of the Dairy. You never really realize all that goes into taking care of a Dairy until you visit one.

Now, even though Wendy is very allergic to Kittens/Cats she still held a baby or two or three. They had the prettiest little kittens ever. Sure shoot'en Wendy started having her reaction as we were walking the Dairy grounds. Her little eye started swelling and itching. She felt miserable, but still managed to have a baby calf suckle her fingers.
We were the first to leave due to her allergies. I'm going to lay odds that it was the kitty's that did it, but hey we were around Hay, and Cattle not to mention the wind picked up and there were two major dust devils hit as we were walking back to the main building.

Wendy still had fun all the same. Once in the car and on the way home she started getting some relief just being away from the elements.

Those baby cows were the cutest things. Have you ever seen "City Slickers"? Well one of them looked just like "Norman". Helloooo. Love that movie.

Our Baby Birds have learned to FLY!!

I went to check on the nest today as I do everyday, every 10 minutes or so. I at first didn't see anyone in the nest. Then when I came back around the corner there was "John" the smaller of the two. Right directly after taking his photo he flew out!! I was so proud of the boy. Then I came back and there was "Jimmy" the larger of the babies. He loves to be talked to and will tilt his head as Holly and I talk real sweetly to him.
My babies are growing up.
The first photo is of John and the second one is of Jimmy. There is a movie with Cary Grant called "Room For One More" (which fits our family so, and may be our new blog name...ha) They end up getting a boy and his name is Jimmy John. So hence the names for the birds. It seems like our house "always has room for one more" be it baby, or animal.

Hurray for the Red White and Blue....

Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July. It was very peaceful here. No nasty neighbors blowing off fireworks directly across the street from us! For those of you who haven't a clue we had the worst neighbors in our old neighborhood. I think this is the best 4th of July we have had in a long time.
On the 3rd we had a wonderful relaxing picnic with our friends Sally, Joely, and Camry along with their Cocker Spaniel "Cookie".
Then on the 4th we went to our neighbors Church to let Wendy play some games at the block party they were having there. We enjoyed spending time with them that evening. Then we ate at Sakura's Japanese Restaurant for dinner then headed back to the house to watch the Sand Lot. It was a great evening.

Lesa

We have baby birds!!

You have to click on the photos to get a "Birds Eye View". These are Barn Swifts and we were advised by our neighbor to knock the nest down when they started building it. We didn't have the heart to do that! Besides we are able to watch everything they do from our entry way. Yes, there is bird poop on the porch, but that can be sprayed off. These babies are actually a week old now and are growing feathers. They still have baby fuzz on their little heads. They are so cute. Every time we head out the door Momma comes flying around to make sure that they are okay. Feeding time is fun to watch. The babies have gotten where they sit up more and if we open the door the pop back down to hide. TOO CUTE!!
Enjoy the photos...remember to click on them to get a better look.

Lesa

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JULY GREAT BOW GIVEAWAY!!!
It's that time again! A new month means a new
Sara Beth Bow giveaway!
This months giveaway is all about tropical fun!
Wouldn't your daughter look so adorable in this whimsical
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The surprise this month is that we are drawing 2 winners instead of 1! The first name drawn will win the Flamingo Bow and the second name drawn will win these oh so cute clippies in white with mint, pink and hot pink dots!

Please read the rules for this month's giveaway...

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2. Receive one entry for every friend you refer to this giveaway (friend must mention your name for you to receive your entry)

3. Receive one entry for every $10 you spend at Sara Beth Bows from July 1-28

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28 years ago.....and They Lived Happily Ever After

Once Upon A Time.....

There was a girl who was very much in love with a young man with dark curly hair. They were both very young and no one thought it would last past 5 years some said less.
They had known each other for 3 years and were so much in love. The young man left for Medical School while the girl stayed behind to finish up High School. It was pure misery!! They talked one weekends when the rates were cheaper, but weren't that cheap.
They wrote each other constantly. Every Holiday was spent together going back and forth to each others parents homes, and trying to steal away some time on their own.
The girl tried so hard to keep herself busy with her own school work and also by planning all of the wedding. The girl made every flower that was to be carried or worn, and her parents took lessons from Wilton so that they could make the wedding cake.
The day came for the girl to graduate from High School and many attended. She was so thrilled that this meant it wasn't long until her Wedding Day.
June rolled around and plans were being completed. The two families were highly busy building platforms,renting cages for doves (the young mans mother raised them) and putting rice in cut fabric. The week of the wedding the girls parents were busy baking and freezing cakes for the day before they would put it all together for the big day.

This was Twenty Eight Years ago today. It just so happens that it has landed on a Friday just as it was 28 years ago.

Happy Anniversary My Love.... I will always love you!!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.....

We are surrounded by thunderstorms this evening, but all of the sudden the sun came out and there was a lovely summer sun shower. Then I decided to head to the back of the house to take a look and behold there was a gorgeous rainbow. By the time I grabbed the camera it had faded some, but was still so pretty. As it faded out on the back side of the yard I turned and there was the other end of it just as gorgeous as the first side was. By the time I ran and picked the camera up again it had faded as well, but again still so lovely..... Isn't it something how the sun is bright in the first two and not in the last one.
Wendy ran and started saying it is Clark saying hello to us. So sweet.... I told her that he was running playing over that rainbow. It is a Happy Thought!
On the other hand my thought was Mylie was Somewhere Over That Rainbow.... So you see, things have different meanings for different people. Ours are two very sweet thoughts and dreams....

Lesa

HAPPY "24th" ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

Well, we have made the 2 year mark today!!! Mike said this morning we won't be saying almost 2 years now. Ha!

I wish my "June 19th 06' China Sisters" a happy one today, and heres to that darn speed up after the Olympic Games.

At least there are many good things coming up to keep us busy so the time will fly.


Lesa

A few cool things leading up to Fathers Day...

First of all we went with some friends to Wonderland Park for a Curious George event. We went with our friends Sally, Joely, and Camry, who we have known through our agency while waiting for Wendy and Camry in 04'. Anyway.... the girls had fun eating banana splits and getting their photo with George. I didn't take a photo of them with him since they were taking and giving them one each. I'll see if I can some how down load a photo of the photo they took. It was from an instant camera...
I did manage taking plenty of them riding the rides there at Wonderland. Wonderland is a "mini" Six Flags. It reminds me of the little rides that our Zoo in Ft. Worth had back in the 60's. I just love it and Wendy absolutely had a grand time there. She is ready to go again.

Next are some photos of Camry's Birthday Party in a park not far from our house. It was Wendy's first Birthday Party to go to since moving here. Camry had an ice cream party and they played with a Piniata. Wendy had never done this and had fun even though her aim wasn't that great.

Thirdly, we took Mike to the local Zoo and then off to Texas Road House. Holly and I were impressed that they had been busy with the Zoo since we were there in March after our move. They have added some nice things railings with overhead cover and some Water Misters and they are now planning a Reptile House!! We are planning on sending in a donation so we can feel a part of the progress there. I didn't get many photos of the animals this time, but I did get a cute photo of one of the three donkey's they have. Oh, and of Mike and the girls to mark the day.

Enjoy the many photos....

Lesa




Wendy, Joely, and Camry

Love those Smiles!! The girls are in the center. You can click on the photo to get a better look.

Very Big Smiles on the Helicopter.


Sky Lift....


Three Ponytails on the Train....

The very pretty Merry-Go-Round, and Wendy with her pretty smile. Always love those!!


Wendy loved the boats. She rode it twice, once alone and then with the girls.


Camry's Birthday Party at the local Park. Back Row: Joely, and Carmen. Front Row: Camry, Wendy, and Talia. Talia, and Wendy will be in Kindergarten together.

Holly got her baby holding fix with Sophia who is Carmen and Talia's baby sister.


The Piniata... Whack it Wendy!!

The Donkey at the Zoo in mid yawn. He actually looks like he is laughing to me. Ha


Holly, Dad, and Wendy, on Fathers Day Morning.


At the Texas Roadhouse a Clown made an Ariel doll out of balloons for Wendy. We were very impressed!!

Crown in and now Resting.....

Wendy once again hit the Dentist Chair for her second Crown for her lower left molar this time. Only one more visit for her upper right molar and she is done. Hopefully for a very long time!!
No photos this time, but she did really well and insisted that I go on to the Family Waiting Room; which is very comfy with leather seating and a flat screen TV. Not to mention a cup of coffee while you wait.
She was a trooper and did well. She chose a stuffed floppy eared puppy to go with her elephant "Elmer". She is working on a name for her puppy, and I'm sure once Holly gets in for the weekend they will put their heads together and name her.
Right now she is sacked out on the couch. I had to give her Tylenol for her pain since they had given her Motrin earlier.
All will be fine once Holly and Daddy come in this evening. Daddy has been in Washington DC this week; so she misses him very much and I know the feelings are mutual from Daddy.

Later.....