Ka- BOOM (fizzle,fizzle,fizzle)

We went to the Farm for 4th of July. Fish Fry, fireworks,family = Fun time.

Hmmmmm...why isn't this thang goin' off Anna? I don't know Drayton. Put your face down farther and get a closer look. :)

Well I clearly could have zoomed in a little closer. It's a chicken with fire coming out of his....ahem....rear end. I had one of these when I was a kid. The chicken squealed and then fire and then pop. still enjoyed it. even at age 31.

"Wow Byron, were those some awesome fireworks or what?" "You bet Jeff. Never seen anything like it. " oohh I crack myself up.

Jeff our chef. Frying us some fish. YUM!

Our next business endeavor? ;)

BA-GAWK

This turtle swam over to Byron while he was in the boat. Went under and clunked up under his boat. Lovely turtle indeed. yuck. mossy mess.

Jumping. Did I really need to write that?

Some photos that I especially liked.

Take a Hike....OKAY!!!!

I like the gold flecks.

I decided to take a picture of the flower from the back.

So I went

on my prairie promenade.

Mustache Mayhem

When I look at this picture I want to say, "Just twist yer stache" so I did. :)

and when I look at this picture of Henry it just makes me want to smile!!

Convention Preparation. I went there to help. I did. :) I followed kids around and took pictures.

Ugly Baby bird exposed.

hidden bird

Having fun

Clearing the way for us tent dwellers.

5,6, Brent's pickin' up sticks.

Me trying to be artsy with the trees.

and the wagon wheel.

Looking at the scenery on the way home. LOVE CANYONS.

Drive, stop, drive stop all the waaay to convention. Merrily, merrily, annoyingly
all the way there.

OKAY SO, Grampa's truck was OVERHEATING. I was steaming(not really) so what's a person to do but take pictures.

sit a little bit...drive a little bit..take a picture out my window.

Okay so fence posts, barbwire and cows are getting old. Let's take a picture of...............

GRANDMA!!!!!!


MOM, I need more snacks. okay thanks.

SNORING!!

SNORTING.

And we are going to conclude this post with a nice pic of Sally

Poppy Glamour

Some poppies I took pictures of about a month ago. These haven't even been in the photoshop. Turned out PERFECT!

pretty poppies

Rayton's Rirthday! (scooby talks in r's.)

Jinkies!!! It's the mystery machine!

My favorite gift that Payton got was the crazy spraying porcupine. Now who doesn't want one of those??
The birthday girl.

Doing a bit of Ropin'
whoosh whoosh whoosh

WHACK

Hooray! pulled his dern head right off. :)

My Turn.
woosh woosh woosh. thump, clunk. My head got in the way of the rope a couple of times. Whapped my head. It was lovely. My husband thought it was very funny.

more wooshing. okay..I just like swinging the rope above my head. Can I just keep doing that?

This actually did happen. After several tries, I roped him. YEE-HAW

Awesome rainbow on the way home.

Jack Rabbit enjoying the rainbow too.
:)

and that concludes this post.

Old, dirty birks and cloudy skies

Big Rock Candy Canyon

On Sunday, I took a hike. Perfect weather too. As most of you know, Uncle Morris and Aunt Jeanie live on a fantastic piece of land. We were out there for dinner, I decided to take advantage of my perfect situation.

Me and my fence crossing skills. Can you take a picture and cross a barbwire fence,

at the same time of course? :)

rain all around me. I was even hoping for a down pour. didn't happen.

Don't lay your nappy head..I mean napsack, bed roll here. owie now.

I came across some cattle(imagine that) and they must have thought I had some special treat.

They kept FOLLOWING ME! Finally they gave up and passed me.

Sorry I have no food for you!!

Came across some deer.

AND...did you know I have gray hair? The blue, gray sky accents it so nicely.

AND that concludes this post. :)

I'll come up with something creative later.

Out at Uncle Yeff's house. Lots of bad cats peeping around.

I LOVE this picture of Maria and this kitty.
The Lego people in my house do have a way about them.

Just an old shed on Jeff's place. My creativity is coming back. Thank goodness. I've been in some zombie like state for weeks now. I love taking my camera and tromping all over someone's property.

Tulip Pantry

"Maria, how do you feel about tulips?" Nevermind it was just a question.

Tulips from my Mother's yard. I will always be amazed at what comes from a seed or a bulb.