family Beautiful Blue Water We went to south lake tahoe on Sunday to visit with some family who were staying at Camp Richardson. The water in Lake Tahoe is so beautiful and blue. It wasn't very cold, either, which was surprising. The boys actually went swimming and had a good time playing
carson Andelin Farm Carson's preschool class went to the Andelin farm today for a field trip. We saw baby chicks, a baby goat, a baby cow, a burrow, a couple of goats and some chickens and horses. We also got to go on a hayride around the property. Of course, I
Death of a Pizza Pizza, one of our new pet goldfishes, died today. We'll miss you, Pizza. Comments jbr (Jan 01, 2010): When's the viewing and funeral?
family Apple Hill Going to Apple Hill was an interesting experience for all of us. Carson got sick on the way there cause of the windy roads. Luckily I brought an extra shirt.......for Tucker. Carson had to wear one of Tucker's shirts, and some old pants too short for him.
angela Flying Black Olives I. Love. Bumblebees. They kind of scare me, but I am fascinated by them. I just think they're so cool to look at and they're so big and fuzzy. I think the bee in this video is a carpenter bee. Yes, that's Tucker screaming
Wildflowers of the Nevada Desert For a very brief period each year, the Nevada Desert springs into life. Wildflowers bloom, then wither within days. These are some of the pictures that Teresa and I took.
keith Wild Animals My Dad and I took a dirtbike ride out to the petroglyphs south of Lockwood. There was such a variety of wild animals... We saw some beautiful wild horses (including four foals, each about two weeks old), a mule deer, marmots, canyon wrens, and lizards. We were dissappointed that we
family Grimes Point Archaeological Area Trail, NV As I returned home from work about a week ago, I found the 'Family Pulse' magazine lying on our driveway. It wasn't half-bad. I actually read a lot of it (which means it must be pretty good, I rarely read freebie magazines and papers). It
carson Galena Creek, Reno, NV Angela took a much needed movie break this afternoon. So Carson, Tucker and I had a few hours to burn. Tucker has a definite preference for Angela, making 'just the boys' time intimidating. So what do you do with a busted-up shoulder, cracked ribs, and two young
family Staycation Day 1 -- Sardine Lake, California Agenda: * Visit Sand Pond, Lower and Upper Sardine Lakes in the Sierra Buttes of California (click on the picture above to see how Tucker REALLY felt at that moment) * Ice cream in Historic Downtown Truckee, CA * Circus Circus trapeze show and games * Take and Bake pizza at home. * Movie at
family Goats, Roosters and Alligators, Oh My! We went to the Nevada State Fair on Friday, where Carson saw goats, cows and sheep in the livestock section. He made friends with a goat, and then we walked over to see the bunnies and the chickens and roosters. Tucker was begging us to take a picture of him
home Growing Up and Moving Out Our little one is growing up and has decided to move away from Mom and Dad. Paprika Jr. is out on her own. When we moved in, we had a couple wild cotton-tail rabbits living in our backyard -- Pepper and Paprika. About a month ago, we noticed Paprika Jr.
keith Baby Quail How is it that pets require specially formulated diets and regular visits to the vet, yet animals are gorgeous and healthy in the wild? On my dirt-bike ride today, I saw a dozen baby quail -- tiny puff-balls on legs, running down the road. I also saw baby bunnies,
keith Wildflowers I went for an early morning dirt-bike ride yesterday. I probably saw 30 horses including several babies; add some wildflowers and the desert can look amazing.
