Back on the Bandwagon

Ok folks. This city girl is back on the love for the ranch. The first couple weeks were ... well an adjustment. Not really. Mostly I just had issue with all the bugs and mess and stress from moving. Now things are under control and I'm back onto what I expected out of country living.

First off, I'm happy to report we have gone 2 days without seeing a live scorpion in the house! This is huge people. I think the home defense and the boric acid really may have done the trick. With those gone, I am feeling a TON better about everything.

Also, critters in general are starting to retreat back into the woods. I think having so much activity back in the house has driven them far far away (back to where they belong!)

The dogs are keeping all remaining large varmits at bay, so no bumps in the night as of late either. Just crickets, birds, wind, and other such lovely night noises.

I think the biggest factor though is the house. I am happy to report that ALL MOVING BOXES are emptied and put away in the house!!! Pictures are hung on the walls, drawers are organized as they should be, kids rooms are working great, and things are calming down. I plan to take a bunch of inside/outside shots of the house probably tomorrow to post on the blog. So be patient, you will see pictures soon - promise!

In the meantime, generic's will have to do :)

Two nights ago, we heard from this fun little guy:

Chuck-will's-widow. Not much to look at, but boy does he sound nice! Related to the Whip-poor-will.

And yesterday evening, just as the sun was setting, out of nowhere this beauty sprang up:

Evening Star Rain Lilly. We were fortunately enough to finally get a GOOD rainstorm 2 days ago. Our property is now FULL of these lovely gals!