Sheep Dog Trials

A week ago we went to the sheep dog trials held in a nearby village. It was a little cool outside, but it was still fun to actually see the Border Collies in action, and Adalyn enjoyed watching the dogs run away to the end of the pasture to bring the sheep back to the course. The "shepherds" were just like the man in the movie "Babe"....most of them were equipped with their derby hats, wellies (rubber boots for us Texans), and a cane. The men in these pictures don't have all of the gear on, but these were the best shots we could get from where we were standing.

One of the competitors takes a break.

The shepherd waits for the dog to bring the sheep to the final gate.
Almost got 'em in...
Oh no...looks like the sheep have other plans today.

Just some fun pics...

Come on Hayden, you bend your legs, hold on, and jump up and down!

Taking a dip in the late afternoon sun.
Merle LOVES it when we come for a visit...we always bring him a carrot or two.
This empty bag is so much fun to carry around!
I'm ready for our next trip!

1st Birthday

We went to the Astros game to celebrate my and Daddy's birthday. We had a good time even though the Astros lost. It was my 1st baseball game.

Here we are in front of my birthday cake that everyone got to eat at my party. Mommy got me my own special cake...

that I wasn't real sure what to do with. I don't get to play with my food at home so why was I encouraged to dig into this cake? I ended up picking up a few bits and pieces and poking my fingers around in it.

I got some really cool things for my birthday but had more fun playing with the boxes, bags, and ribbons. This party stuff wore me out!

Nothing too new...

I love climbing the stairs at our new house. This is the first place I go when I get put down on the floor.
This is a view from the park where we go to swing, walk, and play.
Didn't do too much this past week. We went to the new house a couple of times to check on things. Mommy started driving and has done well! We went to the park and played. The weather has been beautiful...low to mid 60's and bright sunshine!

Love to Swing!!!

We go to a park nearby (when the weather is nice). A loves to swing and watch all the other children playing!

Storybook Glen

Old Macdonald's Scottish Highland Cow

Adalyn and Daddy with Humpty Dumpty

Adalyn and Mommy with Old Macdonald

(check out Old Macdonald's HUGE pig in the background!!!)

Entrance to Storybook Glen

This past weekend we went to Storybook Glen in Maryculter. (outside of Aberdeen) It is a park with oversized statues of some of the more well known fairytale characters. We had a good time being outdoors in the sunshine even though it was cold and windy!

Adalyn's First Easter