Our Zoo

When we arrived we became the owners of a big fat cat "Don Gato" and a very annoying dog "Oso".

Then we bought a momma burro and her burrito, "Arnulfo". A few months later we sold the momma and kept the furry wee one.

Next we got a parakeet and were told it was a male, hence he was named Hector :) But alas "he" is hollowing out the log of quiote to make a nest. So last week while we were at Esperanza's house we  walked to her cousin's house and picked out a mate. The cousin also says that the female's dig out the nest and yes the cere (nose) of the male is blue and Hector's is not blue. So shall we rename her "Hectoria"? And yes we did buy a male. So only time will tell!

The end of April we bought a little white puppy for Corbin. Every little boy needs a puppy:) The momma dog is a long haired poodle with short legs and the daddy is a Chihuahuan. So its a tiny little thing and looks rather like a rat if you ask me. She was named "Mariposa" (butterfly) by the children. Mariposa was only six weeks old when we got her.

About a month ago Jose and Nicolasa gave us five fluffy baby chicks. So the children's playhouse has new occupants.

And now just yesterday, the children come running up with a big black bunny in a netted bag, grinning from ear to ear. "Look what Manuelito gave to us" they hollered. He is Corbin's little neighbor friend. They informed us that they just let the bunny run loose in their backyard and thats what we need to do.  No thanks I value my flowers and garden more than letting little bunny have his freedom. So Daddy spent the day building a bunny hutch :)

Today a little gray and white kitty was hauled home from Manuelito's house but thankfully soon returned safely to his own little house.

I think for now our zoo is large enough what do you think?

While on the subject of animals, last night all five of us were out on a bike ride, and Oso of course was running along and picking fights with every single dog around. One block from our house we pulled to the side of the road to let the chivas (goats) pass by. AND Oso got into a rip roarin fight with the four gaurd dogs for the chivas. You can imagine the yelling and throwing of rocks that went on. In the end Oso limped home and we still are not sure if there is an eye missing under the swelling. UUggg. I hope he learned his lesson to leave big dogs alone. Back at the house a trembly little Corbin voice said "Daddy feel my heart.
I so scaawwd.) It really was pounding! An evening we'll never forget.