Favorites continued....

There is nothing like a Mesa Verde sunset. 

....Max catches hummingbirds by hand. We saute' them in butter with a bit of white wine and shallots. They come with a built in toothpick, make delightful appetizers and are always a conversation starter. Seriously though, I love it that Max would even think to handle a hummingbird...what confidence. He lost an eye, but....

This is a lousy photo, but wild turkeys in the front yard are a definite favorite. (and probably better eating than the hummingbirds) It's alarming to be home alone and glance out and see them. They are very black and not very pretty and quite large. If we were starving they'd be easy prey...just pull back that tire swing and aim...

a note from the author....no hummingbirds or turkeys were harmed in the making of this post.

More Favorites

These guys (and gal) top the list!
This is quite possibly one of the funnest swimming holes on earth. The mud factor is extraordinary, it's very deep, and it's location is breathtaking....indian creek just on the edge of canyonlands. The kids build mud structures for hours under the cool overhangs and jump in as needed to clean off the hardened mantle of mud. You should see the sleeping bags after this camping trip! 

Hot air balloons make me giddy. Especially in the Mancos Valley. I scream like a child when I see one and immediately set after them as a 'chase' vehicle. 
Motorcycle transport to school is always a favorite. More faves still coming...

A few of my favorite things

I've been going through old photos and came across a few that are more special than others....the things I REALLY love. Here you go. This is Max with a cricket on his arm in front of my all time favorite family art creation. It was our dining room wall and I let Max and Lew draw whatever they wanted and then we went back and painted it in very showy colors. Here is Lew with an 'assortment' in front of same wall. Please note the map of Mexico, our cats, the large green 'anaconda' and the portrait of Della that closely resembles a turtle. More favorites to follow in the next post...stay tuned.

Just Braggin'

is she cute or what?....