Scorpion

Because I am not working this summer, Monty has been taking my car to work.  We are leaving the Buick in Phoenix when we move so that when we come back to visit we have a car to drive around.  I knew when we came back we'd appreciate the car more if it was clean inside, so I decided to give it a deep clean.  Little did I know what I would find as I was cleaning though.  Note to self--always watch where you put your hands!  Thankfully, it was dead, but man these little guys are creepy!

Gotta love the fun little poisonous creatures in Phoenix.  🦂😐🦂

While in Phoenix we've encountered several of these little guys.  Maggie got stung by one once. It's the only time she willingly got into the pool on her own.  I think the cool water felt good on her paw. The boys were so worried about her and ready to jump in the car and rush her to the hospital. Monty however remained calm, checked her vitals, and monitored her and he was right--she didn't need to go to the vet.  I do love seeing how concerned the boys get over Maggie though. Kyle has taken her to the vet twice.  Once to get a splinter out and once for pain in one of her legs. The time he took her for her leg she was crying before the vet came to see her and after the vet left, but of course she acted completely normal while the vet was in examining her. Classic Maggie. She's a tough girl. Another thing the boys love about her.