I believe I can Fly

This is what I saw out my window when I woke up this morning! Good morning bald eagle! Well actually I saw him after I noticed a bunch of feathers falling from a tree, the eagle was in a different tree eating all the baby birds in their nest, that part was sad but after he was done eating the babies then I thought he was cool.  He stayed in this tree for almost 2 hours! I think I finally scared him off when I was trying to get closer and closer to take pictures. After the eagle was long gone all of the birds swarmed back into their trees, it was crazy to see how none of the birds would go within a certain radius of him. Needless to say, we didn't let the dogs out this morning!!

Can you see him at the very top of the tree?

I actually almost had an awesome picture of him right as he took off but I was zoomed in too far and only caught a glimpse of him...so this picture is a few seconds later it's the only picture I ended up getting of him flying. He got pretty far super fast! It was really cool though when he took off you could hear the woosh woosh sound from his wings! (I think that's the sound birds wings make lol)
We've also had a bunch of geese hanging out lately, however today the eagle scared them off too! We actually walked right past a fox a little while ago as well...who knew so many critters lived on the golf course!

Call me crazy...

So basically if you haven't heard yet I'm completely in love with Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf Goats! I totally want one for a pet! I spent over 6 hours the other day googling everything I could find about these little goats! Now this part might be slightly debatable but I've read you can actually even potty train them just like a dog, and they can even walk on a leash! Zach said there is no way I can get one because they are considered livestock and the neighbors would tell on me (now that isn't the only reason he gave me, but that was the only semi good reason I heard lol)... but anyway that's when I said what are you talking about? The neighbors won't even know I have a goat! (Zach) What in the crap are you talking about?! Of course they will, they will be able to see and smell it! (Me) First of all only males that have not been fixed stink and I plan on bathing mine anyway and secondly they won't see him because mine is going to be a mostly indoor/slightly outdoor goat, I'm planning on potty training it!! :)  (Zach) What?!!! An indoor goat?!! but Tara, it's still a goat!!! Needless to say he thinks I am completely nuts! Actually he probably thought that even before the goat thing, so really this shouldn't be all that surprising! lol Hey Zach, just wait until I unexpectedly "find" one in the backyard, you'll change your mind the minute you see the cute little thing! 

This little black baby Nigerian Dwarf goat is the one I want! Isn't he cute!! Look at that little face!
Plus this little goat looks just like my dog Odie, he'll blend right in with the pups! The neighbors won't suspect a thing! 

P.S. Yo G-ma this post is dedicated to you! :P  ...I'm just waiting for your phone call to tell me how nuts I am, how much you hate goats, how much they stink, how mean they are, to say... TARA absolutely do NOT get one and again tell me how nuts I am!!! lol I Love you Grams! ...actually make that, I love you Grams and goats! 

I'll keep everyone updated on if one of these goats ever randomly "sneaks" into my house! :)

Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock!

Me and Zach finally took our Concealed Firearms Permit class today! It was so awesome! So if any of you are interested in getting your CFP here's the link to the one we went to. www.cfpofutah.com Dex Taylor, a Logan city police officer is the certified instructor who teaches the class. He makes it really fun and educational, and a huge bonus is that they take care of everything during the class; fingerprinting, photo, copy of drivers license, notary stamp, and even help you fill out all of the paperwork. So basically once the class is over all you have to do is put a stamp on your envelope and stick it in the mail. After the class you also have the option to go to the gun range and practice. Dex teaches these classes all the way from Logan down to St. George. Anyway I highly recommend taking this course and if any of you have any questions about it I would love to answer them for you! 

The picture of the gun above is actually the one I got awhile ago! It's the first of my collection, hopefully there will be many more to come...(like next week) I have to wait to see if they can order in the one i want.  

Chicks with Guns!

Join the NRA

Snow Day!

This was the view from our back porch this morning...love it!Marley and Odie love playing in the snow!

Odie was chasing Marley around the yard (mar mar is hiding)

Snow buddies

Wet little Odie after he was done playing

Gangsta Flakes

Kind of crazy, it snowed today! I thought I moved south, but apparently not far enough!! So enjoy our hopefully short lived snow adventures...Palm tree anyone? Me and Zach in our jackets...not prepared for this weather!

It looks like I'm either freezing my butt off or I'm about to pee my pants...

Just to give you an idea of how much snow we have so far...(for any of you that don't know, this is a ton for St. George considering it's not suppose to snow here)

Marley, Wally & Odie loved playing in the snow!
Zach playing with the pups

The birth of our little snowman, Gangsta Flakes...
Gangsta getting bigger...

Almost there!

Or not... this is what we came back to after we went to find Gangsta a face & buttons.
Some extra pictures while Gangsta is being fixed...here's the side yard

View looking down the street

Right across from our driveway

This was mid snowman, we could barely feel our feet & hands...look at our poor little red noses

Blurry view from driveway

View from porch

Finally Gangsta Flakes is finished...you'll see why we named him that in a sec...I love my snowman! Zach and Gangsta
Check out the Gangsta lean homies...Gangsta Flakes is here to stay.

Gingerbread House

Zach totally suprised me today with something I've been wanting...A Gingerbread House Kit! (I don't have time to do it any other way, I needed the kit) Here's the beginning stage of my house, I was kind of suprised that it was actually standing at this point. Here's the finished product!

I had to take pictures really quick after finishing, Zach is already trying to eat it!

Bibitty & Tinsel Prints

Bibitty
So these are another must have. These French Wooden Alphabet Cards are awesome. My cousin actually makes these, and I love them! Right now you can find them on her website www.bibitty.etsy.com and soon you will be able to find them in my store! They also make English & Spanish alphabet cards as well. Make sure you get an order in soon, they sell out quick!
In fact, Bibitty's French Alphabet Cards have been selected by etsy to be in the running for Best Holiday Toy! The voting booth closes this Friday, December 12! To vote for bibitty's cards, Click Here and then click on the "CAST VOTE NOW" button...You'll find the thumbnail of the alphabet cards on the wall.

Tinsel Prints
These are also a Holiday must have. They make really cute decorations or are perfect for gifts. My cousin makes all of these as well, you can find these and tons more on her website www.tinselprints.etsy.com They are all hand glittered & so pretty. The smaller ones would even be really cute to hang on the tree.

Doodle Doggy Beds

These are my new favorite things! Wally, Marley & Odie are totally getting these for Christmas! What can be better than High End Design + Highly Practical Dog Beds? These beds are clean, strong and built to last. Best part these are eco-friendly pet beds that are stain, moisture, odor and bacteria resistant.

These beds are from Crypton's William Wegman Collection. So if you're a dog lover like me these are a must have. They were also featured on mod-dog.com & if you're going to get one there is a coupon code on their blog for 20% off. Trust me your dog will absolutely "ruff" these for Christmas!

I'm Feeling Lucky

Ever wonder what the "I'm feeling lucky" search button on Google will find for ya? Well if you happen to type in magical unicorn like Zach did, this is what you'll get: enjoy!

aged like a good wine

for those who didn't know last friday was tara's birthday...so if you haven't mailed her birthday card yet...you might want to get on that. I know what you're thinking and yes that happens to be a birthday pie not a birthday cake and if you can't tell by the picture she was very excited about it. I hope she let's me blog on here more after posting that picture.

Two males sought in armed robbery

So this is the 2nd armed robbery in the last six months right next door to our store...scary!! Here's the story:

ST. GEORGE - St. George Police on Sunday were seeking two Hispanic males in connection with the armed robbery of an Hispanic market at 439 N. Bluff St. around 7:30 p.m.

Sgt. Gilman of the police department said the two men entered the market with a gun and demanded money. The robbery victims refused to give them the money and were tied up with duct tape. The robbers took the money from the store and fled. One of the victims managed to get loose from the duct tape and looked out in time to see an older, blue, 2-door sedan pulling away. Gilman said it's not certain that the car contained the robbers but it is being sought by police.
The only description of the men are that they are Hispanic and one was dressed in a white shirt and black pants. The weapon was described by the victims only as a "big gun." Gilman said the suspects are considered armed and dangerous. The investigation is continuing.
- The Spectrum & Daily News

Trick-or-Treat

Captain Wally Sparrow

Arrrrr!!! (this one is my favorite...totally mean pirate face!)

Dad helping Marley & Odie dress up

Mar Mar the Moose

Odie the Dinosaur