Miles is Here!

I've known Mark since our freshman year of high school. We were all delighted when he found the perfect match in Marisa, and now they have a sweet little addition to their family! Miles is 5 weeks old here, and a complete joy. We have all adopted him as our own, and love him to death =) Congrats guys!



















I had to throw in these last 2... this is the realness of it all!

Texas!

On my recent travels through Texas, I stopped off at the Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari for a few hours. It was hands down the most amazing wildlife experience! The animals I saw were not caged, in fact they had the run of this place - over 350 acres of land, just for them!! =). I recommend this to any animal lover who is not afraid to get up close and personal... as some of them will try to get into your passenger seat if you're not careful!

Male Barasingha, India
Blackbuck, India/Pakistan
Miniature Donkey! Mediterranean Islands
Soooo Cute!!
Sika, sacred in Japan
Zebra, southern & eastern Africa
Group of Barasinghas
More Zebras =)
Himalayan Yak, charging the car..
Friendly Llamas!
So Sweet =)
Wildebeest or Gnu, crazy big animal!
Water Buffalo
Common Eland, Eastern & Southern Africa
Watusi, known as the Cattle of Kings
Baby Watusi =)
Highland Cattle, Scotland. Furry little guys!
Female Barasingha

I also went to the Tyler City Zoo, which, after the Safari, was not quite as exciting... In fact it made me a little bit sad. These poor animals were caged in too small areas, and you could tell by the endless pacing of some, they were not happy campers. Got some cool shots anyways.. =p

Rhino
White Tigers
Leopard
Hungry Elephant
Giraffe hanging with the Elephant
Thirsty Elephant
tired Lion
Parrots