Another Stingray

This is the boy stingray. He lives in the Pirahna tank. This picture was taken through plexiglass so it isn't very good. :-(

Water Table

This water table was at the Aquarium. It is actually the Great Lakes. On the left of the picture you can see a little bit of "cloud formation". Press a button and it rains. The whole thing mimics the water cycle. Very cool. Kids can't seem to get enough of this.

Bogey

Bogey is from Anchorage, Alaska where he was found having fallen out of his nest after trying to fly too soon in his life. He was saved and nurtured back to health, though injuries to his wing prevent him from being reintroduced to the wild. Bogey has been with the Aquarium since 2001, and has now fully grown to an adult eagle. (Bogey got his name from the place he was found, a golf course! )

Aquarium

This is the Stingray Touch Tank at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. There are four female Stingrays in this tank. The lone male was moved to the Pirhana tank because he was nipping at the females. Their stingers have been removed so it is quite safe to touch them. Their 'skin' feels like sandpaper, not at all slimy.

Snowy Owl

This is from the Winnipeg Zoo. Isn't he cute.

Another Birthday Pic

Fore!

New Toy

I bought myself a new 'toy' today. It's a Garmin c330 GPS. I've only had it for a few hours so far, but I can tell already that it's better than the last one (which I returned today).
We are heading to Duluth on Monday, so I will see how well it works.

Happy Birthday Mark

Mark's birthday is today, but we started celebrating yesterday by going go-carting at Wildside. Mark won both races.

Wascally Wabbit

Isn't he cute? He likes to hang around my van at camp, eating greens. He is very small, must be one of this years young.

Thief

I caught this Wiskey Jack (Grey Jay) stealing from the neighbours dog dish.

Grizzly

I wouldn't want to tangle with this guy.

Flower

I took this picture in Winnipeg. I don't know what kind of flower it is though. If anyone does know, please let me know.

Fire!

This is one of my favorite pictures from our vacation. At the Manitoba Museum there was an exhibit about forest fires with this picture. When you stood next to it you could hear a forest fire.

Happy Birthday Emily

We just got back from Winnipeg yesterday, so over the next few days I'll be posting pictures from our trip. The reason for our trip was my sister-in-law's birthday. I won't tell you how old she is, but suffice it to say, she is older than me. :-)

The View

On the way back from our last visit to camp we climbed a rock cut on the side of the highway and took pictures. That's my mom taking a picture of me.

Railing

The finished product.

This Week At Camp

My mom and I built a railing around the deck this weekend. We are handywomen!

For The Birthday Girl and Boy

Happy Birthday Sandra and David.

Nugget and the Chipmunk

We went to my aunt and uncle's camp this weekend. Their dog is trained not to hurt the chipmunk. Isn't that cute?

Weed or Flower?...You Decide...

Although I took this picture, I must give credit to Sandra. I saw a similar photo that she took in her house and decided I liked it. So . . . is this plagiarism?

Go Kevin!

Soccer camp started today.

Chillin'

Three friends, just hangin' out.

Eeew Gross!

We took a friend to camp this weekend. He doesn't look like he's having much fun, does he? . . . . . . . Actually he just ate a really sour candy.

White-Throated Sparrow

Yesterday a sparrow flew into my mom's window. Here Mark is petting it.

Good-Bye

They've gone home now. Until next time....

Smiley

Alyssa got used to us. By the next day she was all smiles.

What A View

My kids took Uncle Dave up the mountain today. He got some awesome shots.

Derek, get away from there right now! (It's enough to give a mother a heart attack.)

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

This bird was eating at my mom's feeder this afternoon.

My Newest Niece

My brother and his family arrived yesterday from Toronto to visit for the weekend. Alyssa doesn't look too sure about her surroundings. I hope things get better.

The Brewsters & The Harasens

Together...for the very first time.