As I sat at the computer the other day I kept getting distracted by a rustling sound outside the window. Assuming that it was a bird hanging out by the window well I didn't really give it much thought as I didn't see anything when I pulled back the curtain and looked out. Then I noticed movement among the rocks. That's when I saw this . . . this garter snake.
Ain't it purty. NOT! I took this picture through the window so you will have to forgive the poor quality.
It's probably the same garter snake that HT and Papa found in the back yard several weeks back and explains why HT has refused to wear his flip flops to play outside. He says that the snake will smell his toes and will nibble on them if it does. He's also been insisting on wearing socks to bed. He wasn't afraid to look at it and even has several toy snakes. So go figure.
He wanted to sit on my lap on the porch after I had rescued it.
Then EM had to sit on my lap too. Once we were outside the boys didn't want to come back in and I can't say I blame them. It actually was a very nice day and I even got a little bit of a sunburn.
We had a lovely supper on my brothers back patio and enjoyed the company of our Aunt and Uncle visiting from out of town. What more could you ask for?
2 comments:
Just lovely. These pictures are just priceless. And these grapes look too good to eat!
Your story reminded me of a distressing call I received recently from my daughter. It was hard to understand what she was saying between the screams....snake....garden...flowers.....can you come over...love you mom!
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