Summer Slump

My, it's been terribly hot here. My car read 102 degrees this afternoon when I got off work. If it's this hot now, I dread the month of August when temperatures really soar!

We were super busy at work today and I was so glad when it came time to clock out. I came home and took a nap to try to ward off a massive headache. Once I woke up, I was able to tidy up the house a bit and wait for my man to come home. :)

I know I haven't posted very much lately here on my blog. The truth of the matter is I am finding it hard to glean inspiration. I go to work and then I come home to work some more. Not very inspiring, is it? That is the season I am in at the moment.

I was reading through some of my blog archives the other day and I was struck by how much happier and peaceful I was. I would like to get back to that place again.    

Back to Work

I have had a wonderful mini-vacation the past five days. I puttered around the house, enjoyed dips in the pool, took afternoon naps, read books, and tackled a few projects I have been wanting to get to. I painted the front porch columns, the front door, and the porch shutters....now the other shutters look pretty shabby. I'll try to get those done next weekend!

It is incredibly hot and dry here. Yesterday the high temperature reached 100 degrees and it will be the same today. We've had no rain so the grass isn't growing and looks horrible, as does my flower beds. I'm considering running the sprinklers for an hour after dark to give my yard a nice cool drink. Lord knows it needs it!

One of our cats, Clover, has been gone for weeks now. It's not like her to disappear so I am afraid she is no longer living. I miss her terribly.....she was so sweet and loving. And yet, I hang on to a tiny sliver of hope that she will come home.

Now it's time for me to pay bills and then get ready for work. Hope you have a beautiful day!

A Trip to the Zoo

Since we have an annual membership to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (you know, The Little Zoo That Could?), we go fairly often. Yesterday was no exception. We arrived about 30 minutes before a wildlife presentation was to begin. We learned about (and was able to pet) beareded dragons, boa constrictor, guinea pigs, and ferrets. We also learned about Maccaws like 17 year old Bo. Isn't he pretty?

Bo was showing off for the camera!

We passed by an exhibit with baby goats, rabbits, and chickens. Can you believe how the sheep was letting her hold him like a baby? So sweet! His name was Chubaka. :)

See the little bitty black and white goat? That one was my favorite!! I would totally buy one if they stayed tiny like that. I love it!

This little fellow came to the fence and let me pet him. :)

Gators cooling off....

Before we left, the baby tiger exhibit was taking a break for lunch. But the handler, let us pet the baby Bengal and was gracious enough to let me get a picture of him.

We had a great time and learned a lot on our visit. Next time we go, we are going on a Camel Ride!