Back in September we planted this awesome new 5-In-1 Apple Tree. It was looking SO GOOD. Today we went outside and saw that the lower bark had ALL been gnawed by rabbits! We called & spoke with FastGrowingTrees where we got the tree. They sent a product for us to slather on … [Read more...]
A Sad Day – Goodbye, Cat
Today was a hard day. Had to say goodbye to our cat. We didn't choose her, she just showed up. She wasn't really what someone might call friendly or affectionate, but she was mine. She worked her way into our heart and home. We never really called her anything but "Cat", or … [Read more...]
Northern Flicker
We only see these guys as they pass through. Got a couple of shots but from a pretty fair distance. … [Read more...]
White Lined Sphinx Moth! First Sighting!
We've heard about "hummingbird moths" but hadn't seen one in person before. This one (maybe 2?) hung around our flower bed for quite some time this week. Here's my best picture and a video. … [Read more...]
Fall Porch Toad
Steve took these snaps of our porch toad. He's getting big! We typically keep seeing the toads until the temps get below 55 all the time. They sure are fun to have around! Here's a few more pics showing his size. I liked this close up of his face though. … [Read more...]
Sandhill Cranes
Steve went for a walk down our dirt road today and he thought he was hearing sandhill cranes. He continued walking and spotted this pair in the back of the field. These aren't great pics because they are very zoomed in. Interesting to see them out here. We usually only hear them … [Read more...]
