Category Archives: Animals

T is for…

tisforTARANTULA!

Yes, I did search through the boys blocks to find the T…

This is only the second one I have seen(I am aware they are still around though) at our house.

We see them often on walks and while out hiking though.

They are really pretty docile, this guy let us follow him all over the yard.

dadThan my husband got home and got way closer than I would!

picture tar2When my oldest said there was a Tarantula I did not really believe him.

I was expecting a Wolf Spider.

They are pretty big but less hairy.

I yelled for them to watch him so I could grab my camera.

Yes, I was worried I would not get a picture of him.

shoeMy husband does many things that I would never do…

upcloseThe boys named it Tarantchadilla.

They have been watching WAY too much Wild Kratts and think everything should be named now.

Do you have these guys where you live?

More info, here.

Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch ~Bixby, OK

Here are some photo’s from our trip the Carmichael’s pumpkin patch!

pumpkins goards feedThey have animals that you can feed.

The feed does cost money but not much.

goat feeding littlegoat llamafeeding llama nothungryI think the Llama’s were a bit full…

llama2Beautiful animal though!

girls feeding3 goats3 cfeedingWe went with a bunch of friends!

I think the highlight for me was the little baby piglets they had!

little7 days old!!!

7days held2 heldI guess we need a pig now…

It is a great place to visit!

If you live in the area check it out!

Frog Jumping Contest & Turtle Race

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I love going to small town festivals.

They have some of the best events!

Black Gold Days in Glenpool is a small nearby festival.

I was so excited to see they had a Frog Jumping contest!

They are so much fun to watch.

 

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Little boys and girls brought frogs of all sizes to compete with.

 

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I really like the big ones.

leap

pickup

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Some where not very competitive feeling…

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My favorites are the ones that jump into the crowd.

Picture people jumping around and girls screaming.

Hilarious.

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Next up were the turtle races.

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This is how they keep the turtles contained until it is race time.

There is just a big circle drawn around them.

First one to reach the outside of the circle wins.

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There was a turtle fashion show also.

So funny!

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bikiniturtle

 

Bikini turtle won.

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If you are not sure how to find events like this in your area just look up festivals, go to their page, and look up events.

I try to always look up the event list before going to a festival.

You get to see so many fun things that way!

Anyone have a festival they never miss?