Common Goldeneye

Went to the lake today looking for a Snowy Owl that's been sighted around the dam. No luck (didn't really have high hopes). Did get a nice couple of pictures of the common goldeneye.

Fireball at the Vet

Took Fireball to the vet this morning. He howled in his crate the entire drive. Then when we got there, he tried to shove his way back into the crate, and finally hid himself in my coat. It was cute. He was really good though. He got 2 shots today and a checkup and all is well. He is in tip top shape for a 10 year old kitty.

On the way home? He did not make a peep!!! I guess he knew that wherever we were headed, it couldn't be any worse than the vet!

Steller's Jay

I started birding in 2007. Unfortunately I missed a HUGE birding opportunity on our road trip of 2006. However, today when I was browsing my pictures I discovered a new lifer I didn't know I had!! I mean, I took the picture of the bird, because it was pretty. But here is my terrible picture of this cool jay!!

syymphony and sickness...

My friend Darleen and I, and a few other friends, went to the symphony Saturday night for the Christmas concert. It was pretty good. A couple of parts made me sleepy. At the end they had a fun sing-a-long. That was awesome! They did some of Handel's Messiah too which was very cool. Here's a picture.

In other news, the kids went to a tournament this weekend and Steve came home sick. So, I'm staying home today as he gets better. He had some toast for breakfast, so hopefully he'll be able to go back to school tomorrow. He already missed Thursday and Friday because of the tourney, so one more day away is NOT good at this point.