So Hot and Dry!

Our Lake behind the house is dry and the fish are all dead. The birds are suffering from no water so I put out seeds and water. So sad, but what can you do. I pray for rain everyday. Today we got barely a sprinkle but I praise the Lord that it is beginning to rain a little. Hopefully, soon we will get rain and lots of it. South East Texas is suppose to be very wet and lots of birds. I dread the Fall migration if this doesn't turn around soon.

 

 

Pine Siskin's at the Feeder along with American Goldfinches

 

Birds on Champion Lake 1/10/11

Observation date: 1/10/11
Notes: I have had no Goldfinches. Very unusual for this time of year.
Number of species: 19

Muscovy Duck (Domestic type) 1
Wood Duck 16
Mallard 5
Northern Shoveler 8
Great Blue Heron 1
Black Vulture 50
Turkey Vulture 3
Killdeer 2
Mourning Dove 1
Inca Dove 4
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Chipping Sparrow 12
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 20

Garrett Is Such A Cutie Pie!

Garrett Started Day Care and Loves it!

Summer Time is Over and Fall Begins 2010

Kahner plays T-Ball! Loved it!

Zoo Trip

Ally and Kevin took Garrett and Kahner to the Zoo. Here are a few Pictures! So cute!

Birds of the Frio River and Uvalde

Last month our Bird Club (LTVBC) went to the Frio to bird. We had a fabulous time. We saw about 110 specie of birds. Gary and I got about 9 new life birds.

February 2010

Kahner is 5 years old and Garrett is 1 year old. I cannot believe how quickly time is passing. I'm trying to enjoy every minute with the children. I haven't updated the blog in a long while. This year has started out very busy. It is a joy this year instead of being so sad and upset last year. I have been baby sitting the little boys and they are a pleasure. Kevin's Mom had surgery and I have been filling in for her.

In March, I will be volunteering once again at the Boy Scout Woods on High Island for Houston Audubon. I hope this year the woods will be full of birds and lots of birds on the rookery. Take time to enjoy the birds this Spring.

Lone Star 09 2nd Best Type!

Garrett Is Growing so Big

14th Annual Canary and Finch Society Show 2009

Well, I attended and helped manage my first bird show of the season. I was secretary for the finch side of the show. Cecil Gunby was the judge. We had 129 birds and 8 exhibitors. I was able to get a few of my canaries together to show. I won 3rd and 4th best in type and best old variety. It was a good start to the season. Our club Canary and Finch Society had a great show and we all enjoyed it. It is alot of work but I think it's worth it. Although, I didn't get to watch the type and color canary judging, it was a success. Linda Hogan judged the type and Armando Lee judged the color. Julio V. won the best bird in show and the Dorothy Eggers Award.

Hot Hot Summer

I'm just trying to get everything to survive this summer. It is so hot that Champion Lake behind us is drying up. We have not had our summer rains in the past 2 years.

Garrett is Months old!

My baby grandson is 4 months old. I can't believe time has flown by that fast.

A Long Illness with Recovery in Site

It's been a long 4 months. My Daddy has been ill with Acute Necrotic Pancreatitis. He went home just over 2 weeks ago. Mom, Nancy, and I have been taking care of him at the Hospitals in Houston, TX. I think he is on the mend. He couldn't eat for almost 3 months. He seems much better and stronger. I think he is just glad to be home, as is Mom.

Kahner and Garrett

Kahner is very proud of his new baby brother. He loves him very much.

Garrett Alexander Krengle

Garrett Alexander Krengle
7 lbs. 9.2 oz. 19 1/2 inches long

Garrett is our new grand baby! We are so proud of Allyson and Kevin.