Posts Tagged ‘animals’

April 24, 2008

Goosed!

I don’t know if you read the Idaho Statesman, or not.  BUT!  If you don’t look at the online site, you might have missed this great little photo essay put to music about a mother goose.  It is one of those feel good stories that I am glad they still cover, and thanks to the Internet, we get [...]

April 22, 2008

Family Pet Expo this weekend

Last weekend I drove past a truck selling “Labradoodles” on the side of the road (mix of Labrador and Poodle).  I’ve heard great things about the temperament of this mix breed.  I’d actually like to have one some day, but we’ve got an awesome family dog.  And, one is enough for me these days!    However, if [...]

April 3, 2008

An eye-popper

Here’s a real eye-popper.  It’s well worth the 5 min. but make sure you watch the entire clip.
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/206

April 2, 2008

Bowling for everyone!

When I was in my freshmen year of college at Uof I, I sang with a group called the “Vandaleers.”  It was a phenomenal year to be part of that group because we were invited to sing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall and also sang at the Kennedy Center in D.C. [...]

March 12, 2008

Horsing around!

I got a call from my good friend Julie, today inviting me and my family to an event at her family’s business this weekend.  After she had me fully convinced that we need to go, I realized that I’ll be out of town at a scrap-booking event in the mountains!  DAR!!!!  So, I’m passing along [...]

March 6, 2008

10 things to do in Boise - Anytime

Here are a few things you can do ANY TIME!
1. Ice Skating at Idaho Ice World - www.idahoiceworld.org
2. Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden - M-F from 9-5; Weekends from noon-4 www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
3. Historical Museum in Julia Davis Park
4. Boise Art Museum in Julia Davis Park
5. Take a ride on the Boise tour train (also from Julia [...]

March 6, 2008

More for the weekend - March 7-9

Here are some more family-friendly activities in this round.
Have fun!
FRIDAY - March 7
YMCA Kids Night Out:  Ages 5-11 spend the night at the downtown YMCA.  Activities include swimming, games, pizza and movies.  Check in at 7pm Friday night and check out at 8am on Saturday a.m.  Call 344-5501 for more info or visit www.ymcatvidaho.org
Puppet Show:  [...]

February 6, 2008

I’m in the Mood for Love…Things to do this weekend - Feb 8-10(ish)

To help you “get in the mood for love” this weekend (yes, Valentine’s day is next week… ;) here are a few things to do with your sweetie, or by yerself!
 Catch a showing of Love and Romance by Starlight Mountain Theater Company.  It’s showing here in Boise (1851 S.C Century Way, Suite B) , so don’t [...]

February 6, 2008

Friday Fun - Feb. 8

Do you have an animal lover in your house?  Then this little outing Friday night might be just the ticket for you - if you don’t mind braving chilly temps! 
Have you ever seen a fruit bag fly? Can hearing an owl hoot be dangerous to your health? Why do animal eyes glow in the ark?
Find [...]

December 5, 2007

Now THAT’S a hug!

Okay, I’m breaking with the “Boise” theme here for a moment, but have you seen this yet?   My husband’s aunt just sent this to me, and well, with all the bad news, this adds a little balance and levity!