Packing, storing, organizing!

Well, we started packing this week for our move to Montana. It has been a slow & chaotic process to say the least. Its really amazing how much we have accumulated since we got married.

I have to admit though its been "fun" for me. I have this weird personality (quirk) where I enjoy sorting and organizing things. Today, I worked on the garage. A daunting task for some but for me it was exciting. I sorted through all my nails, screws, and bolts organizing them in their respectable categories. I put all my sockets and tools in their rightful place. I had a system, a nice pace. The weather was perfect. ESPN radio playing in the background. Honestly, hours went by and I barely noticed....

We still have a lot more to go which is fine by me. Next week the kitchen. I can hardly wait!!

I bought cat food for my dog yesterday

I decided on my lunch break to go to Petsmart to get DOG food for Jack. But instead I bought cat food. You heard me right. I bought cat food for my dog and now your probably wondering why? Let me try explain what goes on in my little head. :)

So Jack, is on a special food. We found out that they sell that kind of food at Petsmart. Which was convenient and a little cheaper. So I grabbed a big bag and stood in a long line. There was only 1 choice for a cashier.

When it got to my turn the cashier asked me if I had a prescription for this "cat" food. I panicked! What? A prescription? Cat food?! The line was really long behind me and I said what was the first thing that came to my mind...

"Oh, I didn't know I had to have my prescription. I think I left it at home."

At this point all I wanted to do was to get out of there as fast as I can! I was embarrassed and I felt a little guilty, like I was trying to buy a bag of food w/o approval. How could I do such a thing?!?

I had a prescription. It was at home. But it wasn't for CAT FOOD!

She began telling me why they require it. What the food is all about. How it works, etc etc etc. I told her, "No problem. I'll just go home and get prescription and I can leave this "cat" food here and get it later!"

I guess she felt bad for me. Maybe she saw the fear on my face or how it was bright red. So she said, "I'll tell you what. I'll let you get this bag of CAT food this time. But in the future make sure to bring the prescription"

Well, wasn't she nice!

So I found myself in a bad situation.

a. do i fess up and say oh i meant to get dog food and risk the chance everyone in the line and the cashier would think I was lying about the prescription or that I had brain trauma in my childhood.

OR

b. Buy the cat food.

Guess what I did? I took option b and now i have a $50 bag of cat food.....

This is the story of my life.....

Now I have to go back and return it.....

Why do I do these things to myself.....

baby bird almost takes flight

As some of you might know, we have a nest full of purple martins right above our front door of our house. They come every year flying to and from South America. This year they had several baby birds!

Two of the babies are hanging out on the ground near the front door close to momma and pappa. It seems they are not quite ready for flying yet. Katie and I have to go through the garage door to avoid any accidents!

This morning, one of the babies got some encouragment from momma bird and found their way to the front yard about 15 feet from their nest. The baby bird was flapping it wings really hard and running fast with momma bird right behind. Unfortunately, the baby bird ended up crossing the sidewalk all the way to the busy street! The baby bird just sat there waiting for direction.

After a few minutes I took it upon myself to do some encouraging as well and helped the baby bird make its way back to the yard. I wonder by the time I get back home if the baby bird will have learned how to fly! I hope the other baby bird learns from their big brother!

Here are some more pictures! Hope you enjoy!

Heartworms

Got news on Friday that Jack has heart worms. Took him to the vet this morning for pre-diagnostics which includes, exam, blood profile, radiograph's, and an urinalysis. They need to check his heart, liver & kidneys before they begin the treatment.

Once he's cleared for treatment, they will keep him in the hospital for 2 days injecting him with an Immidicide which is suppose to kill the worms. We then have to wait 3 weeks for additional exams and oral medicine. By week 5, we will test him again and if negative begin monthly heart worm prevention.

Our vet said Wylie has seen more positive cases then normal. She said its due to the nearby lake. Heart worm comes from misqutoe bites. They lay larvae in the blood stream. She said for outside dogs like Jack, its almost certain w/o prevention a dog will get heart worms.

The procedure is pretty safe and successful. So, I'm not too worried. Plus Jack is a fighter. A few days after he was born, my old vet diagnoised him with parvo. Telling me he had 4 days to live. Got a 2nd opinion and they said it was a stomach virus. They perscribed Tamiful, the same stuff used to fight swine flu for humans. Within a few days he was fine!

I miss him a ton and cant wait to get him home soon. He was so excited about going. I wonder if he'll change his mind the next time we visit the vet. :P

Owens Farm

Katie and I took a tour of Owens Farm in Richardson the other day. A much needed break. We fed the goats, said hi to two 1 week old pony's and saw a tiny baby goat. They were cute of course. We got really close to a huge horse named Midnight. Midnight made the big bulls look really tiny. Here are some pictures we took on our cell phone of our fun adventure. Hope you like.




We were alittle nervous with these longhorns. They didnt seem too happy with us touching their horns.








This little guy got his head stuck in the fence!!








It was slimy. Had to wash our hands afterwards!










I was having way to much fun! :)







Katie fed them as fast as possible. :)