Category: photography

Well, I don’t know who is more excited, me or the kids.  Hmm..the more I think about it, I just may be!   We have a new member in our family! 

Isn’t she adorable!! Her name is Trixie.   She is a Beagle/Basset Hound mix. We have not had a pet since we had to leave our dog in Florida when we moved 5 years ago.  Has it really been that long ago??  Anyhow, a lady that my husband works with sent an e-mail asking if anyone would be interested in taking this little one in.  Well, how could we say no to a face like this!!  I haven’t seen the kids this excited about something in a very long time.  How excited?  They were arguing over who would walk Trixie first!!  I ended up saying I would be the one walking Trixie first and then they started arguing over who would be walking her second.  Oh my!  This could be interesting!  I am praying that their enthusiasm will last!

We have been home with Trixie for about 2 1/2 hours and so far so good!  The kids have been real attentive to her making sure she has plenty of water and food.  We have taken Trixie around the yard for a visit and the kids have had a lot of fun playing with her. 

It is now time to get back to the family and Trixie.  I don’t know if I am ever going to get the kids down for bed time.  They are arguing about where Trixie is going to sleep now!  Thankfully, hubby is making her a bed out of some scrap wood, an old pillow and blanket.  I do believe we will put her in the corner of  the living room once the bed is done.

It is going to be an interesting night!

This weeks challenge from L.E.N.S. Photo Challenge is Sunlight.  So as I was going through my pictures, I went back to look through the ones from when we were in Florida.  I took this picture whiwe were at the beach near St. Augustine.  Hope you enjoy it!

Be sure to stop by Home Is Where You Start From to look at the other beautiful Sunlight pictures!

This weeks challenge from L.E.N.S. Photo Challenge is Sunlight.  So as I was going through my pictures, I went back to look through the ones from when we were in Florida.  I took this picture whiwe were at the beach near St. Augustine.  Hope you enjoy it!

Be sure to stop by Home Is Where You Start From to look at the other beautiful Sunlight pictures!

While we were visiting the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, we noticed a porpoise swimming out in the little bay area next to the castle. This was the best shot I was able to get at the time. However, it was still a treat to watch it swim and come to the surface and then go under the water again.

While the kids were swimming at the beach, my oldest daughter came across a frog swimming and hopping at the edge of the water. Of course she picked it up and then named it “George”. They built a sand castle for it and the frog actually stayed there for a bit. We were quite surprised. Then “George” decided it was time to move on and headed back to the edge of the water. My kids were thrilled to have found a frog at the beach.

I am not for sure what kind of frog this is. I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any info about a salt water frog living in this area, but that doesn’t mean that one can’t adapt to it. So I am thinking this frog probably can handle both salt and fresh water. Does anyone else know?

He sure is a cute looking little frog! The kids wanted to bring him home, but we said no. The frog needed to live in its natural habitat. They were sad, but understood.

We enjoyed visiting the beach and look forward to when we can spend more time there.

I am linking up to Nature Study Tuesday at Peace Creek on the Prairie. Have you found anything interesting or have been learning about something that you would like to share? Be sure to link up!

While we were visiting the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, we noticed a porpoise swimming out in the little bay area next to the castle. This was the best shot I was able to get at the time. However, it was still a treat to watch it swim and come to the surface and then go under the water again.

While the kids were swimming at the beach, my oldest daughter came across a frog swimming and hopping at the edge of the water. Of course she picked it up and then named it “George”. They built a sand castle for it and the frog actually stayed there for a bit. We were quite surprised. Then “George” decided it was time to move on and headed back to the edge of the water. My kids were thrilled to have found a frog at the beach.

I am not for sure what kind of frog this is. I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any info about a salt water frog living in this area, but that doesn’t mean that one can’t adapt to it. So I am thinking this frog probably can handle both salt and fresh water. Does anyone else know?

He sure is a cute looking little frog! The kids wanted to bring him home, but we said no. The frog needed to live in its natural habitat. They were sad, but understood.

We enjoyed visiting the beach and look forward to when we can spend more time there.

I am linking up to Nature Study Tuesday at Peace Creek on the Prairie. Have you found anything interesting or have been learning about something that you would like to share? Be sure to link up!