The Maximillian Sunflowers have grown especially tall this year! The butterflies have really enjoyed them.
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July Delights!
Coyotes are the most common predator for the calves at this young age. Longhorn cattle are excellent watch “dogs” since it is their instinct to protect the herd.
A Rare Sighting!
A Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that You wrap Your loving arms around all of the families that have lost their beautiful children, those who lost their Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts or Uncles in this Flash Flood Event in the Texas Hill Country.
I pray for all of the First Responders, Rescuers, and Helpers who have been working around the clock to look for those who are missing. Please guide their eyes and ears and strong arms to those who were swept away by this unheralded flood.
May everyone feel Your Presence as we all go through this difficult time. You are with us and You are Carrying us forward until we are Reunited with You in Heaven.
I pray this prayer in Your Son Jesus’ name,
Amen
Nature is Showing Signs of Fall
The native pecan trees are beginning to put out pecans! It’s always so exciting to see these magnificent trees start to do this!!! They are guaranteeing that their species will continue on for many years to come!
It’s Hurricane Season!
Today is the first day of June and that means that today is the start of hurricane season.
The weather is at best unpredictable. But what we can do is try to think about ways to keep people and animals as safe as possible.
I like to walk around and look for any structures that look like they are weak and might not be able to withstand a steady 74-95 mph wind (category 1 hurricane based on the Saffir-Simpson Scale). The same goes for tree limbs, fence posts, and outdoor feeding equipment.
The next thing I make sure to have on hand are strong contractor garbage bags because if you need to make an emergency repair these can be used in lots of ways. I also have a roll of Gorilla tape as well.
Losing electricity is almost a given during a hurricane. I always make sure that all flashlights and spotlights have either fresh batteries or stay charged up. Something that comes in handy are these solar yard lights! You have to be sure they are charged before the main hurricane bands arrive…but they can provide light in a room at night when everything is so incredibly dark!
I also make sure to have plenty of feed on hand and that it can’t get wet. Blowing rain can make its way under doors and through cracks so be sure to check for possible leakage.
I am praying that we all stay safe during this time of year. And remember to check on your neighbors as well. A little extra hand while trying to get everything ready means a lot!
Early Morning Walk!
The air this morning is crisp and fresh! Nature is waking up and showing us her beauty. The spring grasses are coming in nicely even though we do need rain and the birds are busy with their nest!
Spring is such a wonderful season! Enjoy! The bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush are out in full force!
Now, This is Real Snow on the…Texas Prairie!
Early this morning we were given a dusting of snow! Underneath this white layer are bluebonnet seeds that will start sprouting soon!!! Spring is right around the corner ya’ll…
Snow on the Mountain!
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