Rainy Sundays

Today has been a rainy Sunday. 

We woke up with no power thanks to the storm. Luckily Pup had brewed coffee at about 4am with the intent of going fishing but the rain coaxed him to go back to bed. The carafe kept the coffee nice and hot for us when we finally woke up. I sat out on the porch and watched the rain while we waited for the Power to come back on.

The Texas Star Hibiscus decided to burst into bloom on this rainy morning. Normally it has one flower ever few days. Today it has three in the pouring rain. I couldn't resist wandering out to take a picture of it.

Minion decided today would be a perfect day for a long cat nap.


Gru tried his very best to wake him up. Pouncing on him. Biting him. Nothing worked.

The coop was so muddy from all the rain. When it stopped for a while we went out and Pup cleaned it out and added new hay. 

He has named the smallest Barred Rock hen Ninny. She is adventurous but much smaller than the others.

Roo enjoying the new hay.

Pup and I also found some more milk crates at a convenience store to use for laying boxes!

This one was taken a few days ago. I gave them Honey Dew Melon rinds and seeds along with crushed egg shells. They love them both and are very good for them.

They were very happy!

Here is a link to a great article on making sure the girls get enough calcium.
http://voices.yahoo.com/back-yard-chicken-farming-stronger-egg-1971605.html

Lauren and I stopped at a garage sale Saturday afternoon. I got this cat toy for 1.00! It was a big hit. 

Gru is obsessed with the red ball on a spring on the top and Topper is checking out the catnip Pup spread on it. He is definitely a catnip junkie!

We also got a bag full of baby clothes for Aubrey. 

I love garage sales!












I have had a pinched sciatic nerve for the past couple of weeks. It has really gotten me down. Sorry I have not been writing more. Many thanks to Pup for putting up with me and helping me stretch out my muscles! Love you!

Pup and Gavin went fishing yesterday. Delicious flounder for dinner. Thanks to both of my fishermen!

My granddaughter Kyndel's birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday! Love my beautiful granddaughter!