Fish Dead

My fish lived a short life. I hope it was exciting and eventful.

In other news a giant squid was photographed for the first time! The legend of sci-fi novels lives.

Google Ad's

I think Google dropped the ball on this one. Big Game Hunting, Bow Hunt White Tail Deer, that is just what this blog is all about! Better luck next time.

Start of the Yellowstone Photos

Here is the start to the 1000 or so photos the 4 of us took while in yellowstone. Click here to view the first ones I have uploaded.

Wildlife

I was very excited to find the Audubon Society Field to the Rocky Mountain Region in a little shop right when we got into Yellowstone. I couldn't find it in Washington & I always like to identify all the wildlife, floral & fauna we see. So, for those interested, here's the list:

-American bison (lots & lots--even right in the middle of the road)
-Elk (lots--got to watch the dynamics of the herd one evening)
-Mule deer
-Pronghorn antelope (they were great to watch bounding around in the field)
-Coyote (one hunting small rodents in a field, which was very entertaining to watch & a couple others)
-chipmunks (various kinds)
-squirrels (various kinds)
-moose (a bull, two cows & one calf)
-black bear (2)
-western toad
-Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly
-Mormon cricket
-Pallid-winged grasshopper
-Ravens (lots--they were huge!)
-Black-billed magpie
-Killdeer
-Mountain bluebird
-Sandhill crane 2 in a field--huge!)
-Wilson's Warbler (very cute tiny yellow bird)

We're back!

We got into Spokane late last night, after driving straight from Yellowstone Lake. We're spending Saturday here, hanging out with Levi's parents & checking out a brewery & winery. We'll all be back at home later tonight.

We had an awesome trip & have lots of stories to tell (just ask Boo & Bet about the bear). We spent time in just about all areas of the park, checked out most of the geothermal features, went on some great day hikes & saw lots of wildlife. We also made it down to the Grand Tetons for a day & had probably the best hike up into Cascade Canyon of the Tetons. It was incredible--we'll be posting lots of photos soon.

Looking forward to being home & gearing up for our backpacking trip to the coast next weekend. Kristen & Kyle--you still in?

Boo's birthday outing

To celebrate Boo's 28th birthday, we did an old favorite family outing: fish & chips from Totem House eaten overlooking the Ballard Locks. And then of course a nice walk around the locks afterwards.

Looking out to Puget Sound from the locks.









The tug coming through.










Salmon going through the fish ladder.










The birthday girl & her Mama.












Boo & Lili (on the same fixture at the locks that we used to climb on as little girls).












Checking out the view from the bluff on our way home:

Sorry All

Had to turn on word verification getting too many random posts.

Bye, bye truck. It is finally time to sell you. We will miss you.

Cupboard

I finished re-finishing the cupboard!
With great help from my mom (& Boo) we sanded it all down & repainted it.
It fits perfectly into our entryway & is going to be our pantry. It's been difficult not having a pantry, so this is a great solution.
We're planning on having a house warming party on October 8th & everyone can check it out! :)