Friday the 13th, what a day

This summer vacationing is rough. Even though we slept in until 9:00am, I know I can't believe it either, I worked out for over 5 1/2 miles, then walked nearly 3 miles after lunch and finally mowed the lawn with the mulcher push lawn mower. I am placing the mulch on my garden beds and that lawn mower is heavy, not to mention once the bag is full, it is even heavier. It takes me 1 1/2 hours to mow the lawn with my other mower, but much longer with the mulcher mower. I still have a little to finish tomorrow. I had better slow down before I do myself in.

In addition, my resident doe was bedding down within 50 feet of my back door as she does every year before she births her fawn(s). She seemed very heavy laden around the belly, and she was even kicking at it, and then this afternoon, she looked gaunt behind the abdomen, so I think she gave birth today. I will know for sure in a week or two. A fawns' best defense in the first 2 weeks of life is to lay low because they have no body scent, but then after 2 weeks they are up and running with Mom.

LET THE GAMES AND FUN begin

Yesterday was the last day that teachers had to be at school. I moved all my stuff from the one junior high to the other. I set up my office area all cozy and home-like....it was great to be back. This was the junior high I was hired in, but then 4 years ago it had dropping enrollment and I was the newest science person on staff so I had to travel. I am now back (due to a retirement and increasing enrollment) and there is another newer person hired after me at this new school, so I should not have to travel between schools again........YEAH..

OK, now to put school behind me for the summer......

LET THE GAMES AND FUN begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bring on summer, and I mean the real summer, not this cloudy, wet and cool summer we have been experiencing thus far.

Let's go CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried this in January, but I didn't like the pictures very much, but these I like. Plus I bought a dress just like Tuks for Panda and the a darker pink for Cheetah.









The following pictures are why I don't dress Tuks up nicely very often. This was shortly after I got her dressed and fixed her hair. She then proceeded to run around and go crazy and this was all within 15 minutes before church. I had to do her hair all over again after she went "CRAZY!!!"

Stormin'

on and off all day, even soaked my clothes on the line. The first time I have hung clothes outside in 2 years and they soaked. But we also did a walk today. Three years ago, pre-Tuki days I walked the marathon on this event, two years ago I walked 1/8 of it when Tuks was 6 months old. Today we, Tuks, cousin N, Uncle J and Aunt M walked 1/4 of the marathon. We wanted to see how the girls would do, and set up an opportunity for an award at the end. They did fantastic and we all had fun. There was even talk of doing the 1/2 marathon next year.....

I also noticed my E. Phoebe's first clutch of two youngsters have fledged. YEAH and good job Momma Phoebe


pre-walk preparation and excitement


on the start of the walk


stopping to smell the lupine


walking and strolling was our means of locomotion


we make it to the finish line


yeah, we are done


my medal


mommy and me moment...mommy working REALLY hard to get me to smile...NOT working


still not working


now that the fun is over, back to work counting grapes and placing them in a bag


partying with the family


bear bear is my best buddy, he was with me the whole way


two years ago, this same weekend

Last Day

Today was the last day of school with my students. It was a bitter sweet day because next year I will teaching in the other junior high in our town, and I may never see this year's students again. I really enjoyed this year, and I mean really!! I could hardly believe the year is over for the summer. Teachers have to go three more days and then we are done. Don't get me wrong, I will most assuredly enjoy my summer, but I also enjoyed this past year like I never have before. Hopefully, I will stay on this good trend in the future!!!

FFF - Puzzling Endeavor

Kiki brought KFC over tonight and then Kiki, A and Tuks had some bonding time.

The gang putting together a number puzzle.

Two 1/2 year check-up

Tuks 2 1/2 year check - up was tonight.

HC - 49 1/4 cm - 75%

Weight - 33' 7 oz - 90%

Height - 37 3/4 " - 90%

She is still on the tall end for height. I guess if she keeps growing like this, she will be a very tall young lady. Time will tell. Other than that she is very healthy and he said we don't have to come back until she is 3 1/2 years barring any problems, of course.