Getting Closer?

Well...we think we're getting a little closer to our fence. We were told at one point, last Wednesday would be the start date...so we figured at least Thursday. Got a call from the construction person who said he was finishing the job he was working on Thursday and if it didn't rain, he could start our fence Friday. While it was cloudy, it didn't rain....but we didn't see any fence posts in the ground. We were glad to see, however, that the guy brought his tools by to leave at the house, we're assuming to start Monday...so let's keep our fingers crossed! Gotta love "Tehachapi time."

A Stick?

I went to fill the hummingbird feeder and was about to brush off this stick off the hanger/post. I paused because it looked like it had appendages wrapped around it...and so I wondered if it was a stick bug! I quickly got our camera to take a picture in case it was - figured, the only down side would be I'd have a picture of a stick.....but then I relocated it to the plant just to the side and sure enough it moved its legs and antenna - quite amazing!!! So, this is definitely a bug...and you gotta love Tehachapi!

Saturday Morning Nature

The Western Bluebird...ok, you may have to save this picture and zoom in on your computer & it doesn't have the most blue on it, but I promise it's a bluebird! We actually have 4 or 5 that fly around our backyard, they seem to be nesting in the oak tree by the creek in the back...I think I read somewhere that they like mistletoe. This might be a juvenile....I love to watch them because they're fluffy and pudgy...the males are quite striking...as they fly around, you just see these beautiful flashes of blue! Here's our local scrub jay...a fun bird to watch as they hop around trying to bury acorns.

Successful transplant! This beautiful rose bush came to Tehachapi courtesy of my Dad & Launa...we weren't sure if it would like the move, but ever since the drip system was set up, it has flourished with the regular watering.

Some Assembly Required...

We're one step closer to our fence! Today we had the materials delivered to the house...here they are after Derek and I put them into a neat pile....maybe the fence elves will come build it? I suppose not, I guess we'll wait for the fence guy to install in the next few weeks.

Over The Rhine -- LIVE!

As a birthday gift for Michelyn's folks, we took them out to a band that we've come to love, "Over the Rhine" -- Live, at the Coach House in San Clemente. It was a real treat and a wonderful night of live music...

The pictures are a little dark, but give an idea of the 'ambiance'. This was the opening act, "Halle," who we really enjoyed. There was a neat sound from the violin...

Here they are...OTR!!! Woo hoo!

Honorary Skyhawk

Thanks to my hubby.....Mrs. Devine is now an honorary member of the Sunnydale Skyhawks!!

Labor Day Weekend '07

Well, Derek & I made a giant circle of the southland. From Tehachapi to Lancaster to Big Bear to Lake Elsinore and back again...we had a great time with family.

New Drip System

Grow little flowers, grow! Michelyn decided to work on her long awaited project...a new drip system for the plants. Everything looks good so far and the timer is working...so my plants should be really happy now!

Tehachapi Mountain Festival

Today we attended our first Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Apparently it's a big thing for our area and something they have annually. It was a lot of fun! Here we are at the Arts & Crafts Fair and Car Show.....(Shasta and Monkey want to be in the Pet Parade next year).

Fish Fest 2007

For some summer fun, Derek and I went to Fish Fest 2007 - a day of Christian rock artists in concert, live at the Irvine amphitheater. We had some lawn seats, so you can't see us in the picture below (we would be way left)....but it was really a lot of fun!

One of Michelyn's favorite groups, Mercy Me.

Also playing were, Aaron Shust, Chris Tomlin, Kutless, and Third Day.