Out for a Swim

We took our ducklings to the horse trough for a swim.

We carried them to the tank but made them walk after their swim.

They got a little dirty.

We walked (aka herded) them to the barn lot for some exploration.

We have learned that they are flightless birds.

It looks like some of their new feathers are a light brown so far.

As if we didn't have enough animals, we found some tadpoles.

We saw an army of them in the water hole in the woods.

We scooped up one spaghetti jar lid full and ended up with 30!

They are quite possibly the tiniest tadpoles we've ever seen.

I hope they survive.

It's been several years since we watched tadpoles change.

Eureka

We spent a few days at our favorite campground in Eureka, Missouri.

It's about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis where our HHT doctors are.

We planned on tent camping, just like last year.

The weather started out crummy, just like last year.

We upgraded to a cabin, just like last year.

We got the exact same cabin!

The weather finally cooperated after the first day.

We even had sunshine!

The boys using up some of their stored up energy.

It's hard work sitting in waiting rooms all afternoon. 

We'd like to own a couple of these cool bikes.

After all is said and done, it sounds like we don't have to go back for a checkup for four years!

So thankful.

Proof we were in St. Louis... a crummy highway picture of Busch Stadium.

And while we were in St. Louis I had take a picture of the arch!

We also ventured to a local place called Racanelli's New York Pizzeria.

It happened to be close to the hospital complex.

We highly recommend this pizza.

It was super yummy.

Duck, Duck, Snake!

I realize that this is neither a duck nor a snake.

Pepper often lies like this on the porch with her head resting between the spindles.

I think she watches what's happening on the other end of the farm.

I finally got a picture of it.

Goofy dog.

She's also started to sleep in one of the quad chairs.

I guess I'll have to find a new place to air them out.

The chickens and ducks seem to enjoy their new home.

We're pretty sure the chicken on the left is our rooster.

We've named him Zeus.

I was planning on going out to clean out the van.

I grabbed my camera and took pictures instead.

These crazy birds were roosting on the opening of the door.

The door is typically closed.

We had it open to air out the coop.

These four thought the block was a perfect roosting spot.

I'm amazed that none of them moved when I showed up to play tourist.

Aren't they cute?

Some of their feathers are starting to grow in.

They're heading to the scraggly stage.

I hope it doesn't last long.

We're anxious to find out what color they will be.

They may be all white or white with some beige.

This guy was found on the wheel of the water wagon.

He was not small, nor was he a happy fellow.

He proved to be quite the loud hisser.

Even shook his tail at us.

He sought refuge inside a support beam.

He couldn't escape my camera though!

Silly snake.

Eventually he came out.

He still wasn't happy.

I got plenty of pictures and that made me happy.

Oh, and I did get some work done in the van.