Photo of the Day December 9

Over the summer, there was a mini horse show in Raleigh! If Kate had been there, she would have screamed so loud all the ponies would have gone deaf!

 

Kodak Moment: Kayaking

This morning, Morgan and I kayaked around Lake Johnson, a large park that consists of hiking trails, classes offered to the masses, a gigantic lake, and several water fowl who constantly want bread. This is our second time kayaking, and we enjoyed the quieter, wilder side of the lake accessed by paddling under the two bridges - one for pedestrians and one for vehicles.
The fish were vicious! I screamed multiple times as fish either knocked the underside of my orange kayak, nearly flipped into my boat, and startled me with loud slaps against the water before shooting under me. To me, it was terrifying! ...Morgan was laughing hysterically.
There are two weedy streams on this side of the lake. In one, we found a large snapping turtle - bigger than a dinner plate!! It was Morgan's find, and boy, was he proud!

Exploring a little stream

Snapping turtle!

Our kayaks

Kodak Moment: Annual Pet Bird Fair

Eurasia hawk owl

For entertainment purposes, I have been on the look out for activities or events that are either very cheap or free in Raleigh that Morgan and I can attend. I don't want our summer to be spent laying around his apartment during his time when he's not at work or his days off. I don't work like that. If I don't have something to do or something to look forward to, I can get very depressed or temperamental.
Last weekend was the Got to Be NC Fest where Morgan won my a plush Nemo. Today it was 23rd Annual Pet Bird Fair in the Kerr Scott Building at the Fairgrounds. We didn't know what to expect, but let me say... we had a great time.

My favorite

Turning its head

Macaw

Show ribbons for the parrot competition

Photo of the Day May 8

This was taken after we got most of the stuff moved into Morgan's apartment. My summer in a town other than Mount Holly starts now!!
As of right now, my summer has consisted of unpacking and reading while Morgan's at work. We arrived in Raleigh just in time for Mother's Day where The Angus Barn prepares a gigantic buffet for all the mothers and their children who take them there and then let the father pay. By the way - the Angus Barn is FREAKING HUGE (!!!!) and hey, Ma!! I hope you're having a good Mother's Day. Make sure Kate treats you right!

Kodak Moment: Photo of the Day Feb 10

This photo is only funny if you've seen Season 1 of "How I Met Your Mother." Morgan took this picture at a supermarket in Raleigh and it pokes fun at "The Pineapple Incident" episode where Ted wakes up after a night of drinking to discover a pineapple on his bedside table and more!

WHAT ABOUT THE PINEAPPLE?!