Anniversary, horses, floods and swings

Our daughter and her husband are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary this week.

We watched their girls overnight for them.

Saturday morning, we wanted to go see the horses up by the college.  

 

We parked at the Kaufman museum and headed off for the woods.

 The walkway to the barn was flooded over by the recent rains we've had.

We decided to walk the long way around.

 The ground was saturated!

So  was the pasture where the horses usually are kept.  They were probably in the barn, keeping their hooves dry.

 

Maybe another time, horsies!

"The sun will come out tomorrow!", as the song goes.

We were close to the bridge again.  

Papa decided he would try to see how forceful the water was.  

And it really wasn't at all, so we crossed the bridge.  

Don't worry, Jill.  I held on to Claire's hand tightly, although it really was ok.

And of course, when one is on the college campus, one MUST stop at Mojos!

Jill, they did not eat the entire rolls.  They were HUGE!  

Papa helped and we brought some home too.

Next stop was the Athletic park!  When we were talking about where to go, a decision could not be made between the horses or the park and we said "let's do BOTH!"

 See the water pooled at the end of the slides?  They chose NOT to go down!

Such a fun swing!  

All of them can swing together!

 Sister hugs!

"A grandchild is a gift from above, one to cherish and to love." ― Author Unknown

When it rains

We've had lots of rain!  3 3/4 yesterday and another 1 1/2 inches last night.

More is predicted later today.

The creek behind our house is running full.

(Is it pronounced creeeeek or crik?  My husband says crik) 

The great egrets are happy!  Must be lots more frogs or fishies for them!

I saw this small water bird yesterday.  Looks a little like an imature white ibis (which turns white when mature) except that it's tummy is also black and not white.  The tip of the bill is black, just like the ibis would be,  Any thoughts out there?  Sorry it isn't any more "not fuzzy" .  Used the wrong lens or setting.  A professional photographer I am not!!

 

Isn't it cute!!?

A young mississippi kite (I think) searching for food

The flowers are enjoying the rain too.

 My porch plants are loving it too!

And of course our willow is loving all that moisture!

Claire wanted to fill several vases yesterday.

This vase belonged to my Grandmother.  

Isn't she just so precious?  

 I love the hat draped behind her.

 

Hannah loves to take pictures and she took some closeups the other day.

She is good and I had to share her photos too!

"Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it."  Isaiah 45:8