Camera Critters

Camera Critters is hosted every Saturday by the lovely Misty.

If you are a critter lover, you must visit!

In early May, Mr. Dragon and I went to the Houston Zoo for the elephant open house.

Star of the show, was the one month old, Baylor.

Baylor was named for the Baylor College of Medicine where researchers are investigating the elephant herpes virus. Asian elephants are threatened, not only in captivity by the herpes virus, but also in the wild. The research that Baylor is doing is very important for the species.

Baylor with his Mom, Shanti.

Baylor has no fear. He runs right in the middle of the other elephants.

He's a busy little guy.

We took oodles of photos of this little guy.

I put the camera on sport mode and just let the camera go!

I'm sure you'll be seeing more of him in the future.

Postcard Friendship Friday

The hostess for Postcard Friendship Friday is the lovely Beth.
You have a chance to travel and see beautiful people, places, things - by visiting!

Another trip to Carlsbad Caverns and linen look postcards.

Entrance to Cavern, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Photo by Kennicott
Each of these cards is numbered. This one 3A-H18

I thought you'd get a chuckle out of the back of this card.
I obviously had very important things to remember about the trip.
So important that I wrote in code! Ha!

Entrance to Caverns,
Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park,
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park is located at White's City, N. M., and it is only a 7 mile scenic drive to the entrance of the caverns. The entrance is through a natural arch, 90 feet wide and 40 feet high in the greatest dimensions. Leading to the entrance is an excellent trail, its many graceful curves insuring an easy grade.

Happy PFF!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Joy to You!

Good Morning!

As the news breaks about BP's influence on the release of the Lockerbie bomber for oil, I couldn't resist some wisdom from Maxine.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Stay cool!

Teacup Tuesday

Teacup Tuesday is hosted each week by Martha and Teri.

Be sure to visit to see other Teacups on Parade!!!!

It's hot here! Summer has arrived and the AC is going strong. The feels like temperature is over 100. We went out this morning to run a few errands: bought a new barbecue grill (the old one was losing its legs) and more charcoal (hurricane preparedness); bird food (have to keep the buffet going) and stopped by Targais to pick up some sandwiches and salads. Yes, you read that correctly. Targais makes good sandwiches (the Caribbean chicken wrap with fruit is delicious). It's summer and I didn't want to cook!

I thought it was time to use the green glass. It is so soft and cool looking.

Hot tea or iced is ready. I think I'm going to put my feet up, get a tall glass of lemonade,

munch on these delicious cherries and read a good book.

I also have lemon bites and orange-chocolate scones to go with the cherries and tea.

Delicious!

Summer time and the reading is good!

A garden book, a book of poetry, and a good novel.

Happy Tuesday!

Stay cool!

Read

Relax

Mosaic Monday

Mosaic Monday is hosted by the lovely Mary.

Be sure to visit to see what's happening in blogland!

Mr. Dragon says he can tell when I get cabin fever staying at home with him.

There is a look in my eyes.

Thankfully, my sister by choice comes around and we head off on an adventure.

Our adventure last week was a new to us yarn store, Knitting in The Loop.

We liked it so much (there was a sale going on), we visited twice.

The second time I took my camera.

Knitting In The Loop celebrated their grand-opening on March 13, 2010.

Here's a little information about the little yellow house from Knitting in The Loop's Ravelry site.

"THE LITTLE YELLOW HOUSE at 2801 Bammel Lane is now home to Knitting in the Loop. Gideon G. Westcott built this house three miles North of Houston city limits in 1917 for his widowed daughter, Almira Giles. We don’t know if it was yellow then or not. In 1944 the house was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Power who raised 5 children here – giving new definition to a closely knit family. On November 28, 1984, the house was moved from 6815 Jensen to its present site and restored with an upstairs addition. We know of two previous businesses in the house – a shop for formal dresses and counseling for the treatment of eating disorders. I hope there is some good karma left."

Yes, we both bought yarn. No, I don't have any photos. With a kitten in the house now, yarn projects are ongoing when she is asleep which is, right now, not often!!!!!!

Have a wonderful week!

Do something you love or try something new!