Photos in the Bluebonnets

This afternoon we took Daisy and Farley out to the pasture behind the house so I could get some photos of them in the Bluebonnets.

They chased each other round and round and round until they were both totally worn out -- and of course, all this BEFORE we took photos. Before we could do photos I had to clean up lots of slobber, and I got a LOT of shots with big tongues! Oh well... at least they had a good time!

Between the two storms we had on Thursday and Friday, we got over 9 inches of rain here on the farm. Sheesh! Talk about soggy!

And the weather has taken another crazy turn... it was 80+ today, and supposed to be about 84-85 through Tuesday before it cools down again later in the week. I can't wait to see how the fields of wildflowers thrive with all the rain and now the warmth! Should be extra beautiful!

The flowers are so pretty, and really smell good too! They're kind of sweet smelling. They seem to have kind of like an artificial grape scent. We don't have many Indian Paint Brush flowers on the farm, but there are some up the road a bit, so at some point this week I'll try and get out to get some photos. Maybe I can find a few other types of flowers as well.

I look at these photos and I can't believe how gray Daisy and Farley are getting. They'll both be seven this year. Farley on April 8th (SOON!), and Daisy in September. What a couple of happy pups.

I haven't been able to do much crafting this weekend. We've been pretty busy with out-of-the-ordinary things.

Alan and I spent the better part of yesterday in North Dallas. We had to take Twinkle Toes up to a bird clinic to have an egg removed. She layed four eggs this week, and we think it made her so tired she wasn't able to lay the fifth. Poor little thing!

She was looking really sickly and tired Friday night, and I was so worried about her. But we had an appointment with the vet bright and early Saturday morning, and the vet was able to collapse the egg and get it out of Twinkle Toes. She's going to be on antibiotics and serious vitamins for the next couple of months while her body heals. She's feeling MUCH better, but still not 100%. She can't be in the same room as Huey now, since it seems that his swooning could put her right back in egg-laying mode which would be very devastating to her little body. Who knew Huey could be so convincing!

Thanks to all of you for the good thoughts and kind notes you sent while we had the big storms. I've learned a lot about Texas weather in the past week. I know we're not the only area to have wicked weather this past week, so here's hoping you're all safe where you live as well!

Comments

[Chris Mott]

Absolutely beautiful photographs! It is nice that we have had all this rain for the bluebonnet's to make there way out! Should be a beautiful Easter. I love your photographs. I am another transplanted Texan! Chris

[Kathi]

Oh Anna, what gorgeous pics of Farley & Daisy in the Bluebonnets! They look so happy and content there on the farm! Sorry to hear about poor Twinkle Toes, I hope she will be feeling much better soon! Huey must be quite the charmer! I so look forward to the pics of all your babies!

[Kim/Kauai17]

Awww I love the picks of Daisy and Farley!!!! Everyone always looks at us crazy because we will pull over and put our dog out in the bluebonnets to take pictures while everyone else has their kids all dressed in Easter outfits, LOL. Nala is our baby what can I say! That clip from the Ellen show was hysterical!! Now I'll be honest, I love Jesus but I do drink a little, LOL! I hurt from laughing so hard!!

[asela]

What beautiful pictures. The lighting and the the flowers are all perfect.

[Kendra - SCS: apigonfire]

Stop it! This is just cruel and unusual punishment Anna. You (and your pictures of your babies) are the reason I am craving a chocolate lab right now! And these pictures are not helping! I love the big flappy tongue pictures! Give some love and kisses to the pups and Twinkle Toes for me! :)
~Kendra

[trudee]

OMG!!! I looooooooove your babiesssssss :)

[Linda Palmer]

These pictures are just awesome. I love the bluebonnets. The dogs are beautiful. They are so shiney and healthy looking. I am so glad to see the flowers since I did not get to go to Texas this spring. I hope Twinkle Toes gets along okay. Thanks again for the beautiful photos.

[Shelley]

Poor Twinkle Toes! That must have been terrible for her. So glad she is feeling better - hopefully she won't lay anymore eggs.

LOVE the all the photos of flowers and the dogs! I love dogs! Just got a new puppy a few weeks ago - so sweet - so TEETHING! haha

Have a great day!

[Julie - jeweleintn SCS]

Anna, these are beautiful photos! TFS

[Juanita]

I really feel for Twinkle Toes...I'm glad she's had some relief!
With 9" of rain, your "tank" MUST qualify as a LAKE now, lol.
The photos are EXCELLENT, I just love them!!
You make me want a dog, I can hardly take care of myself never mind something else, LOL.
Your link to the Crafty Secrets gallery led me to find an entire gallery by Lisa Strahl - What an absolute treat, TFS.

[Dotty]

As always your photography is stunning no matter what your subject!! However, these two children with fur are looking pretty darn smart amongst the bluebonnets!! I just LOVE how you share all your fur & feathered family members with us! Hope Twinkle Toes will feel better soon!

[Kim]

I so look forward to your farm tales! Keep 'em coming!

[Jennifer (jkincolorado)]

Those pictures are beautiful!

Hope TT is feeling more like her old, sassy self soon! :)

[Crystal]

BEAUTIFUL pics!! Your pictures always make me smile and brighten my day. Thanks for sharing! Crystal

[diane]

Oh, precious babies in bluebonnets! How BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing these fabulous photos :)

[Anne]

Great photos! I love doggies-in-fields photos! They are so happy!

Poor little Twinkle! Glad she's ok. Huey must be some kind of swooner! :-)

[Barb]

Anna,
Your pictures are fabulous. I so enjoy seeing what you post next. I to love my camera and enjoy taking pics, pics and more pics. Thanks for sharing your wonderful treasures.

[Carrie]

I just found your blog last night, I LOVE your photos. I am just trying to learn to be better with my new nikon camera and I love seeing beautiful work from pros like yourself. do you ever give pointers. I could use all the helpful hints I can get :)
the pups are too cute too...I am sure I will be visiting here often!

[Julia Stainton]

What absolutley gorgeous photos Anna! Looks to me like everyone it lovin' their move to TX!

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Those babies look so adorable in the bluebonnets! I notice the grey around Daisy's muzzle, I think only because she is so chocolately. Beautiful pictures, Anna!

[Sharon Harnist]

Aww, the pups are adorable, Anna -- great photos! We got some today too that I hope to post soon.

[Terri]

Anna, I just had to tell you how much I've been enjoying your photographs. I'm a SCS junkie and have frequented your blog for some time for your beautiful cards. Then I got sucked in to the move to Texas (we're in The Woodlands) and life on the farm with your amazing managery. Now, I log on hoping to see more of your extraordiary photos. I can't decide which ones I love best - the adorable animals or the stunning flowers (perhaps those which combine both!) You, my girl, have many gifts, and I wanted to let you know how they're touching all of us out here in cyberland! Keep 'em coming -
Terri