Goose attack

I just saw someone get attacked by a goose!

Here's what happened. I drove into my work parking lot and the goose flew down from the second story of the parking garage. I had to slam on my breaks because I thought I was going to hit it. Then I was walking in, and carefully scooted by the crazy bird because I could tell it was on edge. All the sudden I hear a lady screaming, I turn around and it's on her head, flapping its wings and going at her. It scared the crap out of me, so I started running toward her yelling and flapping my arms (I probably frightened the lady more then the bird did) not really sure what I was going to do when I got there. Luckily it stopped by the time I arrived because I had no plan to stop the bird if it continued. She was fine, and no harm done except for her pride. I wish I had been quick thinking and grabbed my phone out to take a picture while I was running to help, next time I'll be prepared. Unfortunately when I see her from now on, I know it's going to be hard for me to keep a straight face, because if you think about it it's kind of funny. I'm sure there were people ducking (no pun intended) behing cars watching the whole ordeal, and it probably made there day. Moral of the story: if you spot a goose, in your parking lot, where you would normally park....park somewhere else. Those things will kill you.

Trip to Idaho

I decided I should probably update our blog and surprise Joe, since he kindly reminds me about twice a week that I have not entered anything since February.

We went to visit my family in Idaho over Easter weekend. Headed out Thursday night and came back Monday. It was so great to see all the family and enjoy the somewhat beautiful weather. It was in the 50's and sunny which wasn't bad, but I found out that my parents greenhouse is always quite warm (my stepdad informed me that before they got the fan in the greenhouse it got up to 130 degrees and there was snow on the ground outside), so if I wanted a tan while I was on my vacation I could just go head out there amongst the cows and dogs and get a little bake.

Joe had a good time too, which I'm sure if you've talked with him you've heard the stories.. :) but I think a highlight of the trip for him was when my brother-in-law took him fishing. Toby (brother-in-law) is a HUGE fisher and enjoys doing it on a weekly basis, so he does NOT joke around. Joe informed me that to get to this "secluded" fishing spot they walked for about a half hour through thorns and bushes that were as tall or taller then him (may have been a bit of an exaggeration) with their fishing poles and equipment. Fortunately he had his waders on that were up to his chest (I would've paid to see this, but unfortunately there was no camera handy) so he didn't get too scraped up. Anyway, they went fishing in about 5 feet of water, and Joe caught a fish on his second or third try. All in all he said he had a really good time and that he had never experienced anything like that before, and next time he will remember to bring a machete.

We both had such a great time seeing all the kids, hanging out with family and tasting the delicous homemade cherry wine and beer. We can't wait to go back and see them again soon, hopefully next time it will be for longer and it will be warmer so we can go to all the places that I love out there in Idaho. :)

p.s.: I did not take the picture above, but I love the Tetons. And no, technically the tetons are not in Idaho, but I can see them from my house so I like to claim them. :) My favorite place to go.