Monday, June 16, 2008

Gobble...Gobble...Gobble...

We are in the Ozark Mountians of Arkansas all this week for a family reunion. We have these reunions every 3-4 years in a different location in the country. Last night David and I spent the night at his parents house since we couldn't check in to our cabin until today. This morning not long after we were up David noticed a turkey in their back yard. I grabbed the camera and ran to see and there was not only a turkey hen but also 3 chicks with her. They hung around long enough for me to snap a couple of pictures then walked off into the woods. So cute!



Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Tomato Sandwich

I picked it today but probably should have waited another day or two for it to be more ripe. I made my delicious tomato sandwich for lunch and enjoyed every bite of it. mmmmmm. I took this photo just before I picked it and sliced it up.



Monday, June 9, 2008

Intense Storm

Whoo-boy! We just had one very intense storm blow thru here. It came on suddenly without warning. This has been another 100+ degree day. The storm was pretty frightening and I felt sure our awning was going to blow over. I could see it out the window just teetering back and forth. The wind was so strong that it blew over chairs and some of my potted plants and I can see debris all over the place... tree branches, trash cans, flags, etc... The rain was so heavy the ground couldn't soak it fast enough so we had flooding. The one thing I was most concerned about was my tomato plant. Silly as it sounds, I have had my eye on the first tomato and it is about ready to eat. I had planned on picking it tomorrow and making a tomato sandwich for my lunch, YUM! The wind has blown it over partially but not all the way so I think it is safe. I sure hope so. The storm is about over now and I can hear our neighbor out calling for his two little kittens. We were all outside when the storm hit suddenly and I am sure he didn't have time to get the kitties before he had to seek shelter himself. I bet those kitties are scared to death. As soon as the rain stops I will go out and assess the damage.

Juiced

I keep all my bird feeders full of seeds, nuts and fruits to attract different kinds of birds and lately I've been placing oranges on the tree as well. I had barely gotten inside when I looked out the window and saw this little guy nibbling away on the orange. Guess he beat the birds to it. Now the yard is full of chipmunks scurrying all around, up and down the tree for their turn eating the orange.