Petite Lap Giraffe

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Too Cool

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ZOMG!

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Pick Up Pup

Hello, Kitties

What A Shnoze

Surprise Guest

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Tonight was Back to School Night. Standing in front of twenty one kiddos is very different than presenting in front of twenty one adults. I survived thanks to my co-teacher buddy. Woot!  For a few minutes, I left the room to take care of some other school business. When I returned, I found a little black kitty cat strolling around our room. I immediately thought, "Of course, it would find our room!" I seem to be a magnet for stray/lost animals. I'm so happy it paid us a visit. It totally made my evening.

Critters by the Sea

 

Un Faucon

Too many times than I would like to admit, I take things for granted. Often, it's not until I enter the realm of hindsight or retrospect that I am overcome with appreciation for people or opportunities. I'm trying to get better. One thing that I'm trying to appreciate more is the beauty of where we live. I would be quite silly to not acknowledge how fortunate I am to enjoy the sight of the ocean every morning and hawks soaring through the air.

Catch Up: Same Road, New Faces

My hubster and I cherish our scooter rides in the back country. We pretty much travel along only two routes. Initially, you may think that that must be pretty boring. With the changing seasons of the vineyards, variety of farm critters, and farm critter babies, there is always lots to see. Even the bumps in the road are ever changing. I can't wait for it to warm up and for more opportunities to hop onto our scoot scoot.

Glorious

Bearded

*Got to hang out with awesome guy in the classroom I subbed in today.

Alota Alpaca

We went for our weekly scooter trip. This time, I wanted to go to see the Alpacas that we skipped seeing last time. We learned that Alpacas are definitely cuter than Llamas. In addition, we learned that when old raggedy alpaca is lying down sideways does not mean it's dead. I learned that my hubster is afraid of Alpacas spitting at him. When I went to go get my pictures, he politely reminded me not to get to close. I told him I knew that and I had learned my lesson last time with the bison.

After we went to visit the Alpacas, we went to this little village nearby and found the most adorable elementary school. I love the schools in the valley; they always look so sweet. The founding of this school dates all the way back to 1882. It's near the Old Stage Coach route. My hubster says it looks like a school in paradise. How could I not be sold on it? I'm so happy we get to go exploring on our scooty.

Uber curious alpaca.

Uber curious alpaca with a curious friend.

The whole alpaca bunch.

Taking a peek inside the kindergarten building.

FYI, you can't bring dogs or farm animals to school

My hubster getting his fitness on.