A Day at the Zoo

My sister-in-law and I took our kids to the Chattanooga Zoo on Wednesday, May 27.  That also happened to be my nephew's actual birthday.  We had a terrific day! 

Gangsta Kids!:0

All four!

Cute Camel

Amazing Peacock

Caden and a Billy Goat

Escape Goat:  He escaped when Caden opened the door for the petting zoo!  We tried for about 10 minutes to get him back in the enclosure.  Coy went and grabbed a guy that works at the zoo.  When the goat saw him, he leisurely walked back in the enclosure.  

He, apparently, escapes often!

Can you see the baby?  The zookeepers didn't realize this little Tamarin was pregnant.  When they initially saw the sweet and tiny baby on her back, they thought it was a tumor!  Tamarin almost never breed in captivity and the couple have lived together for 10 years!

Cooper's Home!

Caden and I picked him up from the vet earlier today.  He isn't quite himself yet, but was really excited to blow that joint!  He is thin and, sort of. . .hmmm,  mad at us, but we have faith that he will be back to himself shortly!

He has lots of medication and a special dietary needs for a couple of weeks and hopefully he will be as good as new!

Thank you for your prayers!

Poor Cooper

Please say a prayer for our little dog, Cooper.  He was missing Friday night.  The last time we saw him he was chasing our truck up the driveway.  We searched and searched and I was up half of the night yelling for him occasionally and worried all night.  Thankfully, we found him on Saturday morning, very sick.  We took him in to the vet and he has Parvovirus. *sigh*  The vet is giving him IV fluids and antibiotics.  He was peppy yesterday when I went to visit him and really mad at me today when I went to see him.  Apparently, lots of puppies with parvo get depressed when they are stuck in that cage day and night with a lampshade collar and his front paw splinted for the IV.  He just wants out.  He was offered food today.  If he eats it and keeps it. . . shall we say. . . in, I am going to discuss continued treatment at home.  I think he'll do better here.  Cajun, our other doxie, misses Cooper terribly.  Cooper needs to be home.  So if you believe we can pray for our animals, say a special prayer that Jesus will heal Cooper.  By the way, in Deuteronomy, the Lord says our animals will be blessed.  We are praying on this scripture!

Just Because

This is a "Just Because I Love My Camera" and have some pretty darn cute kids!

Coy, 13   

My niece, Kylie Girl!  We really wish we could say she is a sweet, precious, girlie girl, but as you can see, she is a mess!;)  She begged for bubbles.  This is the result.  Atleast it was a clean mess!

Caden: Stylin' and Profilin'

My nephew, Kain, celebrated his 5th birthday this month!  So bitter sweet!

Suprise Party

My family had planned a party for my 38th birthday!  It was on Friday, May 8th.  My father in law passed away on May 5th.  The party was off.  They threw together a party for Tuesday, May 19th.  I am so grateful to have such a wonderul and loving family.  I hate that so many of my wonderful and loving friends weren't able to attend due to timing.  Here a few pictures of the evening.  Everyone dressed in 70's attire!;) Oh, and my mom is not pregnant, it is just what she was doing in the 70's!

A New Camera and A Trip

I have wanted a DSLR for a while.  I have been using my mom's film SLR off and on for sometime and I think I get some pretty good shots.  It costs $10 plus to develop a roll of film and often, some of the pictures are dumps!  Joe took my camera to a Motocross event.  He told me he hated my digital camera.  I tell him often, "If I only had an DSLR. . . "  I know, a little manipulative, but I couldn't justify the purchase otherwise! :0  I took the pictures of Chase's prom with my  mom's camera.  When I showed a friend of mine, she said, "You NEED a DSLR" Well, the difference in a need and a want are huge, right?  So, I search and searched and I am the proud new owner of a Nikon DSLR with two lenses! *yippee*  To add to this exciting event in my life, it was delivered on my birthday!

We had to take a trip to Biloxi to have Coy's braces adjusted.  It was really the first time I was able to use my new camera, so here are a few pictures I took!

15 Years

Fifteen years ago, on May 13, 1994, Joe and I married.  I can hardly believe we were married that long ago and somewhere it seems like a lifetime we have been together as one.  I have recently found a new love for my precious husband.  He is again becoming my best pal and secret keeper.  I have always heard that years 7 - 11 are the hardest in a marriage.  I believe, looking back, that 9 - 14 were some of the most trying in our marriage.  There were so many changes and challenges in our lives during those years.  I am glad they are over and look forward to a wonderful next 50 years!;)