Austin Critters #1

We're kinda new to Austin. So we're not quite used to all the critters yet. This is one we have in a neighbors yard. The thing is HUGE. Not quite the largest spider I've ever seen but it is about 3" in size from hind legs to tip of front legs. I did a quick LiveSearch and think it's a Yellow Argiope Spider (Argiope aurantia).

Kinda freaky...but kinda cool.

New Addition

Born 4/18/2007 in Ponca City, OK.

Doug, Ryan, Erika & Kenny took the 8hr commute from Austin to Ponca City to pick up "Wilson" on July 13, 2007. We drove just to the inside border of the Osage Indian Reservation to get him.

Click here for map to Ponca City, OK

Wilson, or "Willy"for short , is a Goldendoodle which is a mixed breed between Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle. Standard Poodles are hypoallergenic dogs that done emit dander and don't shed. When mixed with a Golden Retriever, they pick up much of the hypoallergenic traits of the poodle parent with significantly less shedding and dander. We're hoping that this will represent low(er) risk for both Ryan & Pearl who have some been known to have sensitivities to dog dander.

We're all HUGELY excited to have this new addition to our family.