Big hunt, little results...

We went out looking for a bear last weekend; however, we didn't find any. Spring bear season opened Thursday. We had a great campout...shared camp with four other families (plus little people). The littles kept us entertained! Here are some photos from our big weekend...

Ready for color

I'm ready for flowers...bring on the color!

Many Travels

It has been a while since I've posted...I've been on the road a lot it seems (been to Reno three times this month). Mostly for work, but also for fun.

Our latest trip was down to Sebastopol, CA for Grandma Mann's 90th birthday celebration. Over 100 people showed up to wish her a happy birthday...mostly relatives (that part of the family is huge!). We had a great trip and we were able to see cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, great aunts and uncles, etc. we hadn't seen in quite a while. The weather was in the mid 70's...it was wonderful! I was busy taking pictures...almost 400 photos in 4 days. But, I'll only post a few... =-)

Aren't they precious?

Couldn't help it...I went with my sister to look at her puppy-to-be last weekend. While we were there, I took lots of pictures of cute black and chocolate lab puppies. They were 6-7 weeks old and cute little blubber-balls! Maybe she'll let me puppy-sit (when they puppy is potty-trained!). =-)

It's been a while since I've posted...wish I could say that's because I've been really busy! Truth is, I haven't really done anything to post. Although, we did go steelhead fishing again. Had a good day...my sister and her husband came along. I wasn't able to bring in any fish (had a close call), but the guys did good.

It's been snowing and raining off and on for the past couple of weeks. I am starting to wonder if we are ever going to get winter here. I bought snow shoes in November so I'd be ready for winter, however, I haven't even had a chance to try them out! I am still hopeful, but time is starting to run out...

Until next time, enjoy these pics!

Raptors

Had a great raptor survey at work. We saw lots of eagles and hawks. Here are a few of the more interesting pictures. Check out the immature golden eagle going after the adult bald eagle. Capturing this picture made a great end to my day!

Quiet...

Things have been pretty quiet around here...a little snow to deal with, but not a whole lot. It's been nice! We've been able to get some projects done around the place rather than spend all of our time plowing (or at least for me...shoveling). I have been banned from running the snow blower since the extension cord incident. Man, you make one little mistake, and that's all it takes...

We have enjoyed this pleasant transition into 2010. Happy new year!!