Billy Wardle Happenings

 Mark dropped his boys off as he was headed to Phoenix and Liz was out of town.  We were able to take Mark and the boys to Hualapai Lodge, and then the boys to the park.  We saw the elk at the lodge.  We enjoyed the view from the top of the park.  While they were here Tony celebrated his 15th birthday with pizza and ice cream cake. 

 Caleb brought the kiddos down a bit after new years.  We were able to take them to Hualapai Lodge; and Caleb helped Todd steer the buggie.  We also drove through the Park and found some elk.  We saw deer as well but weren't able to get a picture.  

There is a cholla  cactus bush on the corner by our house which often shelters different animals.  Most commonly is quail, but one time I saw a couple roadrunners there, and also a little mammal--squirrel or mouse.   Behind this bush there are prickly pears, which are currently blooming.  I worry about this area as I know development is slowly encroaching and this will all be scraped away for houses or businesses.  This is the area behind KRMC Santa Rosa and they have already cleared away the other side for houses.   I was very wary for rattlesnakes as I took these pictures.  I never did see any however.  Sheri saw one a couple weeks ago and that has me skittish.   skull of some animal about two inches in length.

 Mark and Lizzy had a business thing in L.A. so sheri met them in Las Vegas and brought the boys home for a few days.  We had a good time.  Tony is very good with Elliott.  Elliott really enjoyed the buggy and especially that he got to drive with close supervision.  He has to sit way forward so he can reach the pedals.  Gus didn't like the buggy as much--it is dusty.  Elliot, Tony and Gus saw a Mohave green rattler while riding in the buggy.   Gus and Elliott had never been to Keepers of the Wild so we corrected that problem with a visit.  Sheri spoiled them in the shop.  We also saw many animals--the most significant being a golden tiger.  

 Tony had no prior experience with tennis; but he competed well, and never lost a JV match whether singles or doubles.  They played at Centennial Park as the high school doesn't have their own courts.  He didn't make the traveling team, but hopefully he can do that next year.  He is much better than I ever was.  He has a pretty good serve.