Cool and Cloudy Morning

Friday, June 6, 2014

 

Could we possible be on tap for more rain? We do have some in the forecast over the next few days. More rain would be such a blessing. It’s been so hot.

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Skies Over Northfield

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Especially pretty skies drew me out tonight for a short walk.

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One-Shot Stockton

Sunday, June 1, 2014

 

Aspen screamed when she saw a rattlesnake sleeping on the back porch. Nathan, Cim and Laredo were all away from the house doing something with the tractor and planting hay grazer. So, Stockton got his trusty .22 and killed it with his first shot. Right in the head. Way to go, Stockton!

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Dinner Creek Field Trip

Monday, June 2, 2014

 

The two younger kids and I were invited to accompany Nathan and Chance on one of their jobs. Nathan knows how I like to take pictures of beautiful scenery and thought I would enjoy seeing the dinner creek area north of Silverton. The views were very dramatic and we had a good time exploring the area while he and chance worked on a couple of windmills. The kids picked up a lot of rocks and drank a lot of water. We also had some air conditioner time in the well truck which we used to make a few sketches.

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Here’s some of our sketches.

Stockton’s painted bunting.

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Carolina’s “Sunset on Dinner Creek”

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Carolina’s “Willow Trees”

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Windy’s sketch of  Dinner Creek

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The Cookout Kid

Tuesday, May 27

Stockton and Carolina have been having fun playing restaurant in Carolina’s newly cleaned playhouse. Stockton wanted to take it a step further and fix supper for us all tonight. We were pleased to enjoy turkey hot dogs and beans.

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Seven Days on the Plains – A video by Mike Olbinski

If you’ve been reading this news blog, you know how much I love clouds and sky pictures. I found a kindred spirit on the internet. I’ve been following this man’s work for a while now. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did.

 

Stockton and His Creatures

 

A few recent pictures of some stuff Stockton has come up with.

 

 

A nice, long racer snake.

 

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A baby horny toad.

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A very chubby horny toad.

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A grasshopper with red legs.

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