Barnyard Treats

The kitten is intrigued by the giant beetle. The beetle was ready to take on the cat and it might have been successful had they come to blows. I would not want to be left alone with that thing, but the kitten didn't seem to mind.

Yes, the beetle moved rapidly toward the cat, as if to attack.

I forgot the dog's name already.

Does this guy have that "toad in the headlights" look? Because that's where I found him. He's a Sonoran Desert Toad (at least he matches the photos and description), and he was very large. It would have taken both hands to pick him up. Young Adventurer was pretty disappointed that I didn't bring it home for him, but in order to catch it, I would have had to put down my camera.

Yesterday and today, actually

Young Adventurer was still upset this morning about his role in the election. When he found out that his candidate did not win, he was even more disenfranchised by the voting age restrictions. He was also worried about being chased on the playground by Obama supporters.

Well now, that was actually yesterday morning, and he survived the playground politics as far as I know.

Last night Venom received her award for being voted "Most Improved" on her school soccer team. It was well deserved.

Today is a new day. Thursday, not Wednesday.

Adventurer Two apparently had a question last night.  Instead of asking me, decided to find out for herself what happens when you put a can of 7Up in the freezer. She will be cleaning it up after school.

We planted our winter "garden". Dusty helped me with the watering, as she is apt to do. Then she chased Indie through the dirt in the side yard. Dog bath time can no longer be delayed, and Dusty gets to go first.