Turtle Day 2013

Via
Hello Gals!
Guess what today is? Turtle Day!!!
I love turtles, especially sea turtles, they're the cutest.
Since I live in such close proximity to the beach, around 20 minutes, I'm very aware of the needs of these beautiful creatures.
We actually have a Sea Turtle rescue on South Padre Island. They rehabilitate and release sea turtles that have been injured. It's really neat to see the all the turtles that they have helped to rescue along their wall.
It really brings to light how much we as humans impact the environment. A lot of these turtles are injured because of man. Some are stuck in nets, have plastic around them, have lost limbs because of boats, etc. I'm so glad that we have something around like Sea Turtle Inc. that teaches us about turtles and their environment. In the link above there's places to donate and, if you live close enough, volunteer. I haven't yet been able to volunteer but for sure want to.
Another part of the website that I find really neat is the camera that they have on the turtles that are rehabilitating. There's a camera that runs 24/7 in which you can see the turtles swimming around in the tanks. Really cool!
The organization also does a nest sponsor, in which you help to conserve some of the endangered Kemp Ridley nests that we have on our beach. They have a list up of all the nests that they have found and when they think that they will be hatching. I've been meaning to go for years to see the turtles hatch and make their way into the water but it's sooooo early in the morning. I'll make it a for sure thing for this year so that I can capture some pictures of it.

Make sure to check out the website and see some of the cool things that they do and to learn a little about the turtles they rescue.

With All My Love,

Pati

Abigail

Hello ladies!

This weekend was so relaxing and stress free. I didn't do much though.. but sometimes you just need rest. I know I'll have tons to do  in a couple of days so it was definitely a welcomed

rest.

So a couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about my first loves, my kitties. 

Today I wanted to introduce you guys to my dawg. She has been such a big part of my ife in the last year it wouldn't be fair to leave her out.

She's so cute isn't she?? My little Abigail. I love you so!

I've never had a dog before her and I also couldn't imagine the love that I have for her now.

She's so amazing.

The boy and I were actively looking for a puppy from several rescues around town last year.

She popped up on our Facebooks and we couldn't stop going back to her picture.

We called and left messages about her and someone finally got back to us a couple of days later.

She officially came home with us January 2, 2012. 

It feels like she's been around for so much longer though.

Abby was the hardest puppy EVER to train, or maybe it was just my inexperience, but I'm so glad I didn't give up on her. 

She would make messes and chew things up.. It was so frustrating at first. Cats are so much easier to train and they're ready in a matter of days not months!

The love of a dog though, is something else. She is my best friend, my companion, and I know she'll always be there for me while she's around.

She greets me when I get home as if she hasn't seen me in weeks, rather than hours.

This pup is the most active and laziest pup ever. She runs circles outside and loves to chase birds.

I hope she never catches one because she's that quick.

Cuddles though... oh man! She is the biggest cuddle monster ever. As I type this, she is laying right next to me with her head on a pillow.

Perfect example of what is happening right now.

If you were wondering what kind of dog she is, Pitbull mix is your answer.

We thought she was a purebred Pitbull when we got her from the shelter but she never filled out.

I don't think she'll get much bigger than the size she's at now but that's A-OK with me.

I would not trade her for the world!

This is clearly not Abby... but I had to also include this cutie on this post.

Crusher is his name. He's Bob's dog and a big lovable ham.

Abby and Crush are the best of friends. Apparently Crush's first real friend, according to the boy.

They look out for each other and play like crazy whenever they're together.

I love him as my own.

Bonus yawn picture. Such a cutie, no?

Until next time.

With all my love,

Pati