FOX TV

For two nights last week while we were in Saratoga, we sat in the back of Steve and Nancy's garage and watched FOX TV. On the hill in back of our townhouses there was a vixen and six kits. The babies are now almost the size of their mom. She watched over them while they played, ran, and scurried around. It was so much fun to watch them. Here are our neighbors Jeff and Tina Bullock and Steve and Nancy Facciani and Wayne watching reality wildlife TV.

Wildlife Watching

Mom's Ever Watchful Eyes

This vixen has been really busy caring for her six kits. She looks a little worse for wear as she is pretty thin and scraggley. I guess you would be too if you had sextuplets!!

The Six Little Foxes

The little foxes certainly are busy. They run and jump and play with each other. They chase their brothers and sisters around and catch mice and voles. They are almost as big as their mom and will soon be leaving the den. This was a real treat to be able to watch them from our back alley.

Doe and Fawns

Two weeks ago, I noticed a pregnant doe in the area across from our alley. She gave birth to twins. These are a few of the photos we took of the mama and babies.

Titus and Benson Cut the Back 40!

We have two beautiful draft horses that live up the block from us. Their owner lets them keep down the vegitation in the back of our townhouses and they do a great job.

Work, Work, Work

It's not all fun and games when we go to Saratoga. Sometimes we actually have to do some work. Here's Wayne cutting our lawn and the neighbors' with our antique lawn mower--they both do a great job!!

Happy Father's Day

Wayne spent a nice Father's Day in Casper with his granchildren. Here is Phil, Tim and Grandpa Wayne.

Adventures with the Casper Grandchildren

Wayne and I took care of the Casper grandkids while Phil and Jodi were out of town for three days. We had a great time together just being able to be with and watch how they each have grown into such fascinating and sweet kids. Savannah is not in the photo because she was sleeping.

Chef Allie Shakes Up the Kitchen

Allie suggested that we have milk shakes for desserts. Lindsay was her helper and took orders for different kinds of shakes.

Allie did a great job making the yummy ice cream desserts.

Sarah and Savannah enjoy the shake that Allie made for them. Of course, extras, like chocolate chips needed to be added to the top of the whipped cream.

It Always Helps to Put the Blender Together

Grandpa Wayne was the clean up man after the the milk shakes leaked out of the bottom of the blender, when the top and bottom of the blender were not screwed on tight.

Of course, we won't talk mention my spilling the spaghetti all over the floor and forgetting the green beans in the microwave until the next morning. But the grandkiddos survived us and we had a wonderful time together.

Grandpa and Tim do "Guy Stuff"

Grandpa and Tim had a great time together while we were visitng. Tim immediately put on his "Grandpa hat." Then they proceeded to have some "tool time." They went to Home Depot, the park and Sportman's Warehouse, where Grandpa got some "boat handles" (canoe paddles) as Tim called them.

Lindsay's Rainbow Birthday Presents

I took Lindsay to the mall and she got some presents for her birthday. She was 8 on June 12. Lindsay developed a Rainbow theme. She got a rainbow colored headband, necklace, bracelet, earrings, nail polish and candy.

Savannah's Toes

I painted Savannah's toes a pretty shade of green. She was very patient--it took me all of 5 seconds to paint those tiny toe nails.

Savannah curled her toes when I took this photo.

Savannah and Grandma

I loved spending time with Sweet Savannah. She is interested in so many things, especially shoes. She entertained herself by putting her shoes in a doll stroller and pushing it around the kitchen and living room.

Speed, Blink and Slap Jack

During our visit, we all played a lot of cards. The kiddos played many games of Speed, Blink and Slap Jack. Sarah and Lindsay play Speed while Grandpa Wayne "entertains" Savannah and Tim.

Tim and Grandpa Play Slap Jack

Tim loves to play Slap Jack. When he wins, Tim does a great victory dance. He and Grandpa Wayne had a great time play cards.

Tim's Victory Dance

Wayne at Saratoga Lake

Wayne had a nice time fishing and canoeing on Saratoga Lake. He also acted as my fishing guide. Wayne caught several nice, fat Rainbow Trout. We enjoy getting on the lake in our canoe.

Irises Blooming in Encampment

Wayne and I were able to spend several days in Saratoga last week. It was nice to get back there. On Saturday it was too windy to fish, so we toured the area and drove down some back roads. Near Encampment, there was a field of irises that were in full bloom. The background is the Sierra Madre mountains. It's great to have all this beauty in your back yard.

Sandy Catches a Big One!!

On Friday, June 5, 2009, my guide, Wayne, took me to Saratoga Lake and with his expert advice and canoe paddling, I caught this beautiful, 20-inch, Rainbow Trout. It put up quite a fight but I was successful in landing this magnificent animal!! I caught it on a green Woolly Bugger.

Springtime in the Rockies

While driving around the Encampment area, Wayne and I spotted a mother antelope who had just given birth to twin fawns. I'll bet they were less than one hour old when we spotted them. It was wonderful to watch them as they tried to stand and feed. They fell down several times and finally figured out how to stand and nurse. It was just like watching a TV show, but with a huge live screen and no commercials.