A New 4 Legged Friend

When I moved to El Paso my Uncle Bobby used to feed the birds in his backyard. Just one feeder with seed in it. I have kept it up but taken it to the next level times 6 or so. They were great entertainment for Uncle and now they are for my Mom. Me too to be perfectly honest. Sometimes my saving distraction from the frustrations of being a caregiver and living somewhere that I would prefer not to. 

So it is no surprise that I have other visitors as well. I have 2-5 different cats that visit, because yes I did put out the buffet. Thank goodness I haven't lost too many feathered friends. 

Well, now I have a new visitor to my yard. This super cute little turtle. Yesterday was the first time I saw him thanks to Mom letting me know he was on the patio. I have to tell you he/she is sooo fast. I'll pop in to get my phone or food and then he's gone. Just this morning I found him in the grass on the other side of the yard, went in to get my phone but he was gone when I got back. Not 2 minutes had passed. When I say gone I mean gone. I looked everywhere for him but he just disappeared. There is a brick edging around most of the flower beds, tree etc. He's too little to climb over them so where did he go? Well, I don't know but I hope I get to see him again. He's so adorable!