Life In The Land Of Oz

Yesterday we found a little baby squirrel curled up in a ball in our front yard.  John had heard something crying earlier and thought it was a baby bird.  We think it probably fell out of it's nest in the big tree in our yard.  We left it outside, hoping that it's momma would come back and get him.  We put hot water bottles next to it to keep him warm, but the poor little thing looked so very cold.  So once it got dark, we took him inside for the night.  He slept in a cardboard box, nestled into a towel, in our office.  Isn't he so cute???
 
So I started making phone calls this morning, trying to figure out what to do with him. Our vet offered to euthanize him.  It seems that not too many places rescue squirrels.  But he was just a defenseless little orphan!  I finally ended up taking him to the vet at KState.  They said they would get him some liquids and food and make sure he wasn't hurt, and then give him to a wildlife rescue center that they work with.  It was an emotional morning, but I'm glad that he finally got medical treatment. 

 
On a completely different note.....................

Last weekend was prom, and John and I were sitting on our porch watching all of the high school students take their prom pictures in the park across the street.  Most were in typical prom attire (apparently white tuxes were very in this season), but here's something we didn't expect to see. Ever.