Powerline Moose Watching

We made the short hike into the valley below Powerline Pass to see the moose chase each other around in hopes of finding a mate. We saw about 5 moose- two bulls and three cows- using our binoculars, checking each other out and chasing each other off.

Last prickly rose blossom of fall.

Ellie and I parked it in a sunny spot...

...Maren played below.

We then hiked down to the creek for a better view of the moose.

Almost 36 week belly.

Wild purple tail deer attacking from behind.

(Maren says deer attack.)

Waving goodbye to our friends, Steve & Noel, way far away and below us.

Maren & the Butterfly

"Mom, this has never happened to me before.

I am so lucky."

Just one hour....

The following all took place within one hour. No nap today.

How to keep a four year old busy?

Wrestling with dad

Painting a paper pumpkin chain

Cat party...cats on chairs

jumping cats

Cats guarding the door

The mama cat is getting fiesty!

Cats in the garbage

Visiting with real cats in the front yard.

( I made her put clothes on!)

Snickerdoodles

Maren and I made our first batch of Snickerdoodles.

Cookies are good for babies and big bellies.

Yum!

Cat Love

Maren and Amei give Snickers, our neighbor cat, some cat lovin'.

Wet & Soggy Preschool Hike

The preschool hiked to Waldron Lake today.

It was spritzing when we left, but soon it started to pour!

Rain. rain go away!

A peek at the creek.

Maren & Amei

Heading home.

Cat Crazy!

Getting ready

Baby clothes are washed.

New born diapers purchased.

Baby was head down at last doctor visit.

Five weeks left.

Our Little Cowgirl

Maren wanted to wear something special out to dinner last night.

Panda Rodeo

Nothing like a little rodeo action before breakfast. Today

the pandas took to the saddle and had a real wild west rodeo.

Maren and I enjoyed watching Clara and Half-Pint ride and rope!