Sunday, August 3, 2008

The Porcupine & The Bear


Finally the post everyone has been asking about. The first day we were at the cabin we encountered two wild animals - a porcupine and a bear. On our way down from the spanish gold mine, Ethan and Mclaine, spotting a porcupine hiding in the trees. We bothered the poor animal for a good half hour, taking pictures, petting it, yes you read right... petting it! It was actually kind of cute, let us know what you think.


We did not however, pet the bear. We spotted our bear walking across the road and saw mill area while we were roasting marshmallows around the campfire. I said, in a very calm voice, "there's the bear" Grandpa thought I was joking until the others chimed in and ran for the cabin. If you want to know the rest of the story...you'll have to wait for the official version to be released.

July 24th Weekend

The kids and I spent several days enjoying one of our favorite places - grandpa's cabin. Ethan and his friend Mclaine Free spent hours heating up the hot tub so that it would meet mom's expectations. They did a great job. I think they were able to get it up to 110.


And then they convinced Grandpa Jim and Uncle Gerald to build a rope swing. They searched for the perfect tree and within an hour we were all swinging.



Ethan, Mclaine, Isaac, Grandpa and Amy hiked up to the spanish gold mine. Ethan and Isaac hated it when grandpa turned off all of the flashlights when we were deep in the cave. I chose to go in and out quickly and then photograph wildflowers...see the slide show below.


One of our favorite places to visit on "our mountain" is Joe Jarit's cabin. This time, Amy got the coveted four wheeler ride to the fallen down cabin. By the way, if you don't know the story of Joe Jerit and his gold, be sure and ask, it's a classic.

Cabin Scenery Slide Show

Ross Park




The summer has gone by so quickly! We haven't gotten all of our list done, but we did go to Ross Park this summer with our good friends, the Free's.

Good Bye Chris!




Our exchange student, Christopher, went home in June. We were invited to his farewell party. However, I am not sure if he was the life of the party or if it was the bearded dragon!