Early Morning Wayscapades

What does one do on an early Saturday morning when the rabbits have awoken one from a not so deep slumber because they wanted cereal?

Well, coffee and a nice gallop outside with a bun of course?

Caught mid cleaning of foot post romp in wet grass.

Strange noises afoot at 8am

Squirrel not happy that Wayne is on his turf again.

Overlooking the garden and completely ignoring the kale.

Marking blades of grass....MINE!!!!

Watching morning joggers run by

More bird noises that sound interesting

Taking a poop

Poop

Hubby looking sleepish, coffee not helping

I love it when the morning sun shines onto random pretty things

Playing where bunnies should not be playing

Connor: Dr. Whitefang and Mr. Lovegood

Connor is quite a complex little rabbit. One of the shyest I have ever met yet when it comes to certain things, like defending his woman Wiggles, he becomes ferocious.

But that is beside the point, this post is supposed be about Mr. Connor taking a walk outside.

He has been really shy and scared especially of the dogs. He would not leave my side, as evident in some previous posts. However today, look at him go. He was running, digging and playing all over the back yard!

He was hesitant at first, but then found the shade to play and frolic in.

Connor Digging

He bolted a lot and was having fun.

My husband bought Wayne outside so we can do some bonding....Connor heard...
If you look close enough, you might be able to see Wayne in the background.

Wayne beside the playhouse and my hubby in the background.

Wayne was playful too and not scared, he was checking out the playhouse while Connor looked on....promising...

They hopped and played....then DISASTER....Connor attacked Wayne right after this picture was taken.
I dropped everything and my Hubby and I broke the fight. They were literally rolling on the lawn

This is Connor post fight.
There is sap stuck to his foot and overall he is OK but in BIG trouble.
Wayne luckily was OK too and was allowed to keep playing outside.
Connor on the other hand was promptly brought back in.

My wonderful Hubby making sure Wayne is OK.

Bun in Sweater

When I heard my sister in law was pregnant again I decided to expand my knitting skills from scarf and  hat to include baby sweater. Luckily my local knitting gathering place (Lettuce Knit) had classes just for that. So naturally I joined. 

After many MANY months and several attempts and re-attempts I had a finished product. However my niece just turned one a month ago and no longer fits into a newborn baby sweater. Thats right, it had taken me a year and a half to knit the bloody thing. And you can still tell its not perfect because the arms are too short and there is a wonky line near the bottom. (I purled rather than stitched for a couple of rows but there was NO WAY I was gonna redo it at this point)

Hence why Mrs. Wiggles is wearing the sweater. 

Its ok, Im well onto my next project, a Hexipuff Blanket (AKA Beekeepers Quilt) 

I only have about 300 more to do so at my rate it should be ready when I retire in 70 years. 

Front Yard Shenangians

Wiggles likes to explore the front yard and often helps out with the grass cutting.

Here she is demonstrating her skills. 

Such a good bunny.

Bun in the sun: Wayne

Wayne outside for the first time. 

Look to the left....

Look to the right

Find the lap thats safe....

 That was pretty much Waynes outdoor adventure. He got very scared of the dogs barking, lawnmowers and general outdoor bird noise. I think he would have had a lot of fun if he let go of his fear. But hey, wouldn't we all?

Bun in the sun: Connor

Connor wasn't all that pleased that he was outside. Note the pout.

And he didn't know how to get to the door. He did however linger around me quite a lot.

I did plop him in the middle of a filed where he gave me death stares while I took pictures of him. 

I hope to do this more often on sunny dandelion days. Take the buns outside that is until they get more comfortable. 

Right now I am just pleased that they see me as a safe spot and retreat to my leg or lap for safe keeping. Because you never know what dangers may lay in the backyard of a suburban home with a moat.

Bun in the sun: Wiggles

This is Wiggles in the sun.

Since we have been feeding her leafy greens she has literally no need to go outside. Even when I take her outside for some sunshine.

She knows where the front door is. 

And makes good use of that knowledge.

I wasn't able to take a pic of her running from the back yard to the front of the house and wait patiently demanding to be let back into the safety of the house.

Wiggles. Go figure.

When you know you aren't wanted

We have limited time on this world. Some of us lucky ones can choose how to spend our precious daily moments. As do those around us.  So when one isn't fond of spending time with you, don't take it personally.

Some prefer to spend their time with Cats or Dogs. Someone familiar. Someone that is 'normal', someone perhaps that doesn't challenge the status quo. Someone that will eat their canned food, who will take you on your normal routine, someone who will not cause a fuss or change how your perceived notion of a suburban life should be.

To those who aren't Cats or Dogs, to those of us, who are Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, or any other creature that may fall outside of the norm, don't take it personally.  Be who you are. Hop, flop, crawl, slither, run in a wheel, but don't change who you are. You are perfect to the rest of us who are non status quo.

Its our one year anniversary of having Wayne. His BUN Day into our lives, so to speak. Blessed Mr. Wayne. He came into our lives because someone didn't want him. They abandoned him in a parking lot for whatever reason. They didn't want him, but I sure as hell did.

I never intended to get a third bunny. I never had more than one. But one abandoned bun after another what can a one do.

If you know what it feels like to be an outcast, someone who goes against the norm, someone who challenges the status quo, who questions, who does not abandon their morals to fit in, someone who despite being told they are worthless, still stands their ground, well my friend, you are a rabbit like we are.

Don't let the opinion of others influence your self worth.

Just like a rabbit, a prey, a 'meat' animal, you are more than your label.  Don't let them label you.
Don't let anyone tell you what your worth is!

Those close around you may not see your true value, but the rest of us do. We may not be the norm, but thats what makes us special and wonderful.

So, if those that didn't care for Wayne didn't want him, I am more than grateful that they gave him up and I came across him. I am grateful for the people that chose to abandon Wiggles because she was too aggressive, and to those who threw Connor out in the trash, because now they are apart of my family.

It doesn't make them bad people. It just doesn't make them rabbit people who understand, don't judge, and can think outside the box and will aways be accepting of who you are.

So, to the people that abandoned Wayne in a parking lot. I just wanted to let you know that he is doing really well. He has his own room and jumps for joy in the mornings when he sees us. He is really playful and does a lot of happy hops. He loves being chased and adores carrot tops.

To those that threw Connor and his siblings out in the trash when he was just a few weeks old, thank you. You have given us a wonderful bunny who loves giving kisses and is madly in love with Wiggles. He is gaining our trust daily and LOVES broccoli.

To the family that abandoned Wiggles after having her for 4 years and then getting a dog and developing allergies to her. Thank you. We now have a lovely trusting bunny who for the first time in 3 years does happy hops, loves playing outdoors, eats like a horse and LOVES being petted and paid attention to. (She is currently eating dandelion leaves beside me).

Rabbits and some people may not be for you. But don't treat them like they are worthless. There are plenty of people out there that see their value. People of different ethnicities, genders, sexual preferences, religions (as long as they don't harm others) and even animals outside of the dog/cat realm. Outside of the domesticated MEAT FOR ME even? But I will let you deal with that one on your own.

Having said that. Happy one year anniversary Wayne!!! I am so happy to have you in our lives. You are a fantastic bunny. I am so grateful that you do happy hops and shake your head when you greet me every morning. You are such a loving and trusting bunny. Thank you for the nose pokes, the company and most importantly for being you.

This is for you. Its small, its emerging and I hope to make it more of a larger wave, just for you.

Wiggles' Whiskers Update

The whiskers on his bun just keep growing! They are almost comb-able!

Dandelions in the Snow

Sometimes in snows in April. This greeted me this morning while I was out looking for tasty dandelion leafs for my buns. Lets hope there won't be any more snow greeting me in the mornings this spring.