Slithering into the Weekend

There is nothing like sailing into a long weekend with great neighbors.

Especially if those neighbors get their training from Doc McStuffin.

Kellan had a scratch on his leg and I found him up to his knees, literally, in band aides.

Thanks to our very own Doc McStuffin, he was good as new.

Kellan pointed out Samantha's handy work.

When I noticed the abundance of band-aides and that in some places they were two or three layers deep, she said simply "they are for protection".  

'nuff said.

As the parents relaxed on the back patio, the kids continued to play.  The next time we saw Kellan, his band-aides had expanded to include an ace bandage with princess sticker decorations.

There is nothing like a good neighbor that's willing to help a brother out.

Once he was bandaged up, Kellan saddled up to Kaitlyn for dinner.

Before we got too far into dinner, the door bell rang.  It was another neighbor who had come to tell us that we had a snake across our driveway.  Of course, this was music to the boys' ears.  They high tailed it out to see this said snake.

Sure enough, there was a snake slithering around and Oliver wasn't shy to hold him.

Kellan even took him for a spin.

The snake was a big hit.

Daddy did take the opportunity to explain that he was a bull snake and that he was safe to hold.  However, if the boys (or girls) ever encountered a snake on their own, they had to get him (or their Daddy) before they touched the snake.  Just in case Mr Snake comes with rattling accessories.

As much as Mommy completely dislikes snakes, I do appreciate that the boys are getting some country living skills in their suburban life style.  That's what happens when you're Daddy is a country boy at heart.

After some show and tell with Mr Snake, the boys let him go and he slithered as quick as he could go into the neighbors bushes.  He didn't dare try to come back our way.  I think he wanted to be as far away from the kids as possible.  He didn't hear a complaint from any of us on his route home.