Saturday, June 5, 2010

Lizards and Birdies, and Trolls--Ohhhh My!

PART 1: My Pad
Here's where I currently live as of now.


This is just a closer-up shot of our place.


We live quite close to the side of a mountain, so we get lots of crazy critters. I'm quite partial to the reptiles. And this may not look like much, but I was pretty happy I managed to "catch" this guy/girl? on film. This type of lizard is actually pretty big compared to your average lizard.



The same day from above, I managed to snag a pic of this little roof dweller. I think it's a sparrow of sorts.

Anyhoo, it's cute and a heck of a lot less annoying the the 'coo, coo, coo-ing' of our Doves-in-Mourning.


PART 2: That Darn Dog!

Now comes Charlie's first mishap since I've been sitting for him and the folk's house.






Shortly after, James was grandly-helpful and threw away most of the sticky debris.


PART 3: Burd (like from 'Bambi')
A mourning dove has taken roost in my parent's overhang in their backyard. It usually takes off in flight whenever someone gets too close, so I was surprised I could get this "close" to it.



Sorry I couldn't get a better angle, but you can still make out the tail and most of the head.




Eye dig this eye.


PART 4: Troll 2 Party


We had a party in honor of the arrival/viewing of one of my cousin's favorite cult-classic horror movies that is said to be one of the worst movies ever made.

All one had to do to be admitted into the exclusive affair was bring/make something green and edible.
Chelsea made a moist and squiggly cake infused with lime Jell-O.

Nathan says, "'Bone' apetit!"

Heather provided homemade, yummy guac.

These creepy masks were drawn by fans of the film, which we (by all means) had to adorn!

Say "Nilbog!"
From left to right: Weston, Chelsea, James, me, Mickey (Heather's bro), and Heather!


Chelsea really became one with the mask.

PART 5: Considering Murder


After all that scolding, all Charlie did was stick his tongue out.
Thanks, little punk.

It may appear that I'm choking said offender, but this is not so! I thought it was sorta funny that he had incriminating evidence on his face, which would be green Jell-O Troll cake

2 comments:

Annette said...

What a fun party!! Looks like you guys had a blast!!! Nothing like the ol' Troll movies to get a party going.

Hope said...

How come I never get invited to green parties? (Actually, this may be a sign that I need to begin this tradition!)

I love the up-close-and-personal shots of your wildlife... and guilty Charlie.