"Oh Deer" she said

While our deer was searching for food we stumbled upon her. She politely posed for these photos then bounded into the woods for some privacy.

NO SCHOOL SNOW DAYS

It looks like we will be having a three week winter break this year. The kids had a late start Tuesday, other than that they have been playing in the snow. What will Grandma Smyres think of this?

Sunset from the back porch

Christmas Snapshots

We have been busy this Christmas season. David and I attended a holiday party at our supply house, Michelle and Richard are busy making star ornaments, it was Susannah's turn to put the angel on the tree, and Richard's school had a Christmas concert and social hour (here he is with his teacher Miss Yates).

Chanterelles

David and Richard went deer hunting and this is what they came back with. How do you mount the rack???

Fall 2008

I love the colors of fall in The Northwest. Here are some photos from around the house. Ruby is the yearling Michelle is training.

Richard's first hunt

Richard bagged his first game. He shot two grouse while hunting with David. We heard the story over and over....