Snake Farm

Madison loved this little baby llama! We ended up with several pics with her and this llama! I don't know why it was here without any other llamas. It did have some company with the chickens/rooster that flew in and with turtles and ducks.

Madison and I feeding the goat. This goat got mostly all of our two baggies of food because it would head butt anything that it thought would get 'her' food. Mean old goat! There were also some pigs in the petting zoo too, but we just threw some of the feed on the ground for them. We did go inside, but as soon as the goats figured out we had food for them we started getting jumped on and were surrounded by 'hungry' animals! So we got out and stayed where it was safe...on the other side of the fence.

One of the peacocks that were there.


Madison and I posing where the zebras, longhorns, deer, and other animals called home.

Turtle sex 101! Leave it up to me to take a picture of it!






Today we went to the Snake Farm in New Braunsfel! It was the spur of the moment idea and left the house early afternoon, but got stuck in that wonderful Austin traffic several times. We finally got to our destination about 4:30 pm. I wasn't expecting to be in traffic that much, but what can you do...Madison took her nap in the car so I was happy for that! They had every kind of snake imaginable there at this 'farm'! Dummy me didn't take one picture of the snakes! I didn't think much of it until we were practically home from the trip! It's hard to take good pictures when every species is behind glass and a cage! They had a little petting zoo area where for $1 a bag you can feed the animals that were in the petting zoo-goats, pigs, and chickens! We first attempted to go into the area where the animals were, but we were bombarded with goats and pigs as soon as they figured we had food to give them-which was even before we got into the gate! When the goats started biting my bag of food before I had it opened and jumping on us....we moved to the outside of the fence!!! From there, Madison fell in love with the baby llama that was so cute and seemed so friendly-but in the back of my mind Germany flashbacks were there with the llama who spit on my mom and ripped her little wooden Holland clog key chain that was on her purse and ate it-so we tried not to linger long! We seen all kinds of different animals and birds. They had hyena's, wolves, monkey of different kinds, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, peacocks, geese, a zebra, some longhorn, some deer, a wort hog, etc. We even got some turtle sex 101! I don't know if I would have even noticed the turtles, except one of the turtles were a little on the loud side with the moans and groans, that I went looking for where the noise was coming from and found the two turtles....loving each other! It was a nice day, and we were done and the rain started to come down-for the short period of time that it rained.

Rabbit Fest 09

We didn't do much this weekend! Saturday, it rained off and on and when it stopped raining it looked too nasty to chance a venture outside. Sunday, we went to Rabbit Fest in Copperas Cove. It's the first time that I have gone to the Fest and I think it was the first time Fern ever went too. I was expecting a little more, as usual, but we had a good time out of the house. We still couldn't put Madison on any of the little kids rides because she was still too short. I really should remember that when we decide to go out to events like this, but I'm always looking for something to do and anything is better than just sitting around the house. They did have some arts and crafts and I scored some really cute hair bows for Madison. I also got her a pair of flip-flops that some crafter had put ribbons on. I don't know if Madison is going to wear them or not, but it's worth the try to get her out of her socks! She just has to have socks on her feet! As we were getting up to the craft part of the Fest, Madison spotted the animals-mainly the ponies first. They had pony rides and a little petting zoo type set up which had goats, roosters, a donkey, a pony, some rabbits, ducks, and a pigeon whose wings had been clipped. Madison liked touching just about everything EXCEPT the roosters. She wanted nothing to do with the roosters and when they got too close to her or headed in her direction she went right to the closest leg and put a death grip on it! All in all, it was a pretty good time! Today, it was back to work for Fern and I and off to daycare for Madison.

Pictures

Just wanted to post these pictures! Thought they were worth posting!

Pool Time

Video one-sets the tone for the attitude!

Video Two-THE ATTITUDE comes out!

Well, we (I should say Madison and my mom) got into the pool for the first time! I was only brave enough to put my legs in-82 degree water is still too cold for me! I'm a pansy! Madison was so excited to be going to grandma's and getting into the pool she talked non-stop the whole way there-the mile and a half (not too long of a wait!)! I told her that she couldn't pee pee in the pole when she was swimming, so it was so funny that when she got out and seen that her bathing suit was "peeing" she had to assure me "not pee pee mama! Just water!" In the clip her dad is sitting next to me pool side tormenting her telling her she's pee peeing (Is that a word???) We're going to have to go out shopping for a smaller bathing suit! The one I thought would fit is obviously too big! Yeah, a reason to go to a store! Can you tell we are in the terible two stage???? Um, I wonder where she gets her attitude from??? Not me! ;)

Madison catching a ride from Grandma!

Madison showing off the balls she was playing with!

Update

No pictures to post with this post-just wanted to do an update. We haven't been doing much with the nasty weather all the time. I'm glad to have the rain and my green grass is glad to have the rain, but it sure puts a damper into making any plans!

Well, the potty training was unsuccessful! Madison is still going for the most part at daycare, but when I get her home and take her to the potty, she screams bloody hell! So, I delayed it! I don't want to traumatize the poor girl. It's very frustrating! Potty training is worse than giving birth-mind you I had an epidural! Nothing like having three potty chairs going to waste! Oh well, the time will come when she's ready.

Even though I said I wouldn't plant any more flowers last year, I used some of our tax return and went out and bought flowers a month or so ago. I'm sorry to say, one plant is dead and another on it's way out! I have to remember to get out there and water the blasted things!!!!! We'll see how long the others hang on for? It's mostly the hanging baskets I bought. I'm surprised that the flowers I planted in our new little flower bed under the palm tree are actually surviving in the dirt! I'll have to get outside one of these days with the camera and take a few pictures before all the plants die!

Madison got out and rode Casino again a couple weekends ago. No pictures this time-same horse, same kid! I have a hope to finally be getting some horse back riding lessons, but the plans are not finalized yet! It's something I've been wanting to do, just didn't have the initiative to start the plans! I'll keep everyone posted on when and if I start! (I'm sure I'll be complaining of how sore I am!)

Fern is officially a-capping (I think that's right). He's starting to get all the briefings about getting his resume started and stuff along those lines to help him prepare himself to get out of the army and find a job. Still can't say that I'm excited, I'm scared. He still doesn't know what he's going to do when he gets out and he has no college education to fall back on-just experience with the army. I'm apprehensive, but he's very much looking forward to getting out. I'm sure if I asked him right now, he'd be able to tell me how many months, weeks, and days he has left!

Work is work for me! Scott and White has pretty much made the floor's go to 12 hour shifts! Mostly everyone has started already, but I will officially start mine next schedule. I'm not looking forward to working 12 hour shifts all the time, but in the long run it makes it easier for the hospital in staffing. I kind of like going home at 3pm when everyone else has to stay there! It puts a little devil grin on my face! :)

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of their month of May! Check back for more posts and pics....when the weather clears up!