A love of Ducks...

 Cayuga Duck Family


 Houston has always done this funny thing.  When we are driving or walking and see ducks, he quacks.  Ha ha!  It's so funny.  I have always thought ducks were cute but I had never really looked into them. Well.... I did. Come to find out they are a lot more useful then just swimming around in a pond and quacking at the park.  I didn't know that people actually keep them for eggs.  Obviously for meat, if you like duck.  But the best thing of all is that they are excellent bug control.  You can even let them into your garden during certain times to eat the bugs that normally do a lot of damage to crops.

 Cayuga Ducklings

One day I want ducks.  I'm not sure if I want them for eggs or not, I would have to try one. (If anyone knows where I could get some, let me know) I don't think I could ever kill one for meat either.  I think it would be for fun family pets that would keep the pesky bugs away.  I bought a book about taking care of them and the different breeds and their best uses.  My favorite breed at the moment is the Cayuga Duck.  (Pictured in the post.) They only come in the one color but they are relatively quiet and I think their plumage is SO pretty.   It's black with an iridescent beetle green as an adult

Well, that my duck thought for today. Even if I don't end up ever getting any, I still think they are adorable. And you read it HERE! Ha ha!

The Induction!

For those of you who weren't there or aren't family.  I was honored to attend my uncle, Doug Pehrson's induction into the Skyview High School Athletics Hall of Fame. 

Doug went to Skyview from 1967-1970.  He was a starter on the varsity Football and Basketball teams his Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year. He was All State, All Region, and All American in football as a Full Back.  All State, All Region, and Honorable Mention All American in basketball.  He also ran in track and was region Champion in the high hurdles his senior year.  He received a full ride scholarship to Utah State University. He was inducted along with his football coach Earl Lindley.

I may only be his niece, but my family and I are so proud of him.  What a great guy!


My Uncle Doug and Aunt Luie!

Doug and his coach.  He looks so proud to have played for him


His awesome award.  Congrats! You deserve it!

What is that buzzing!?

I was outside today getting some pictures of Houston's mother's flowers.  As I stood there I could hear this really loud buzzing sound.  I looked around me and didn't see a single bee... I continued taking pictures and the sounds never went away.  I finally figured out it was coming from a tree on the edge of the front yard.  There is a vine the climbs the tree that has these little yellow buds on it. Apparently all the bees in the county like it!  There were sooo many on it!!!  Here are some pictures of the flowers and this crazy Bee Tree!



This is a flower that grows on the side of the garage.  Look at that cute bee!


I guess there are more than just bees out today!  Wasps are present as well!

I have always liked these flowers. I have no idea what they are...  

 These are Dahlias.  They are awesome flowers!

These flowers have CRAZY petals!

I love this color!  Reminds me of Goldenrod!

What a nice color!

This is the crazy Bee Tree!  There are bees ALL OVER IT!

Here is a picture of the bees.  Only a very small glimps to how many there are!  If only I could add sound to these pictures!  It was crazy!

I need a moment....

I was pretty sad yesterday. Someone I know got married to one of the lowest pieces of scum on the planet yesterday, and she has no idea what's going to happen to her. She has carried a pair of rose colored glasses through the whole thing. sigh.... Hopefully she will be strong enough to get out of it and see him for what he really is.

With that being said, I had to come to the realization that "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." The thing that makes me the most sad is that I know that she will never speak to me again and she will never hear the truth about him. He has her so brainwashed already that she honestly believes ANYTHING he says without a second thought about it. Not to mention her parent's have fallen into his trap too. Her sister, who is a friend of mine, tried to warn her and had to actually hear this girl say that she would choose him over her if she didn't let all she had heard go and just support her. WHO SAYS THAT TO THEIR SISTER!?!?!?!

This guy was married to one of my best friends. She got married and fell off the face of the earth. When she left him, she told us her story and I was so angry that if murder wasn't a sin, I would have found him and gave him what he deserves. I am so proud of this friend that she was strong enough to walk away. No one deserves to be treated like garbage.

Hopefully this new girl will in my words "Pull her head out" and run... run as fast as she can away from him. He is going to belittle her, lie about her and to her, then tell her it's all okay.

Okay rant over. I need to thank all of those people who listened to me talk about this for the last month or so. I beat my head against the wall for a long time about it. I have officially put it away. I'm not going to worry about it anymore.

Moment Over.

A wonderful new discovery!

Our friend Lacey enlightened me to this band. The Black Ryder, they are great. Go look them up for other great songs.

Enjoy!




The discovery of new music always makes me smile. Thanks Lacey!

The Best time of year!

September... The beginning of the best time of year. I LOVE fall! All parts of it. Even that weird limbo between Fall and Winter when everything is bare. Not to mention the continuous holidays! I think my camera will come into really good use when the leaves begin to change. Be sure to check back for photo's.