We had a glorious Fall this year! The leaves stayed well into October, and the snow stayed away until later in the month!
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Snugglin’ in the back seat! ….
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The colour of these trees … we’ve never seen so much red in them! (These trees are along our south fence line.) …
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This is the first time I’ve seen the Purple Astors blooming in October (they usually bloom in July & August). There weren’t many, but a few for sure! …
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A week after the first photo, above, and lots more leaves on the ground! …
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Looking north …
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The first snowfall since April! …
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Watchin’ the world go by, from the comfort of the livingroom! …
At the end of September, we had Charlie for a few days and we decided that a road trip to Elk Creek Fish Pond was in order! And Brooke & Jude were able to join us!
So, we backed the red truck out of the garage, turned it off (hum, why oh why would I bother with this comment? 🤔); then we packed two car seats, two grandkids with Brooke in between them, diaper bags, fishing gear, lunch, chairs, water – everything we needed for the day. Jumped into the truck and… it wouldn’t start! Ugh!!
So, unpacked everything and re-packed the black truck and we were on our way!
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Finding rocks to throw …
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Throwin’ rocks with G’pa Brian …
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Hanging out on the bench …
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Jude’s havin’ fun with G’pa Brian! …
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A walk around the Pond …
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Riding on G’pa Brian’s shoulders! …
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And then it was time for lunch! Oh no!!!! We didn’t get everything transferred over from the red truck afterall!! No lunch!! Good thing Charlie had some “nacks” in her “nack bag” (which was in her diaper bag that did make it into the black truck), and Jude had some “nacks” in his “nack bag” too. Ate ’em all! …
2022-09-28
Turns out the fob for the red truck needed a new battery. But we didn’t figure that out until we got home! Oh well… it just added to the adventure!
We had Charlie with us several times in August, and one of the highlights was going to watch the Sylvan Lake Gulls for the first time. The Sylvan Lake Gulls are part of the WCBL (Western Canadian Baseball League), a Summer collegiate baseball league.
For the entire drive to Sylvan Lake, we followed a storm⛈, and dodged it all the way. The edge of it was hammering the ball diamond when we arrived. So, we waited in the parking lot in the truck for it to pass. Charlie jumped into the front with us and sat on the console, which is now called… The Charlie Seat!
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Sittin’ on Grampa’s lap ….
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She’s ready to start driving! …
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“Let’s go faster, Grampa!” …
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The storm passed (the game had been delayed ½ an hour or so) and we were ready for the game to start! …
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The skies cleared and the sun came out! …
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We had a beautiful sunset in the 8th inning …
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Sadly, the Gulls lost this playoff game, so it was their last of the Season! We’ll be out next year to cheer them on again!
Maggy was an amazing dog, and a fabulous pet and companion!! She loved us and Sundance, Aengus and Katie, but… she was absolutely devoted to Brian!! We loved and enjoyed every moment with her!!
The wild flowers at Redtail Rise have been beautiful again this year!
Paintbrush …
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Wood Lily …
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Wild Geranium …
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Purple Aster … I STILL don’t know which variety of Purple Aster we have … one of these days I’ll figure it out! …
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And this lovely … well, I think the name says it … Meadow Death Camas! Even the Latin name (genus and species) says it all … Toxicoscordion Venenosum! All parts of the plant are poisonous to people and animals! Luckily the horses choose to not eat it, and it’s not in the pasture where the cows are! I find it quite a beautiful flower! ..
One day in June, Aengus was quite insistent that something was “on his turf” (meaning he wouldn’t stop barking 😆), but he wouldn’t leave the security of the barns. I went out to check what he saw… then went back to grab the Nikon!
A beautiful Golden Eagle was on the Starve Pasture Fence!
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And I am so pleased we bought the Nikon Camera with the big zoom lens! I was a fair ways away for these photos!
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I decided to move closer, but Aengus took it as a cue to “flush the bird”😆 …
Aengus, aka Black Boy and Classic Little Red Corvette, is a ‘California Boy’, and at 14 weeks old he flew from California to Montana to join our family. We picked him up at Glacier Airport:
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And he met his hunting buddy and cousin, Katie, as soon as we got home …
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Brian “kilting around” and Aengus watching how sushi rolls are made! …
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Out for a ride in the old truck (a 1951 GMC 9300) …
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Wandering around Redtail Rise, getting to know his home …
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Hunting adventures with Mark & Katie …
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When he was little, Aengus loved to snuggle with big brother Sundance! …
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And Miss Nala liked to join in! …
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Snow! … Aengus’ first Winter …
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What a beautiful boy! …
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“I don’t want to wear my cone anymore… so I busted the sh*t outta it!!” 🤣
2017-09-14
“On my 2nd birthday!” …
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A couple weeks before his 3rd birthday …
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Aengus loves to dig in the gopher holes! …
2019-08-21
“I’ve got my eye on you!” …
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“I found a bird!” …
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The loveseat in the living room has become “his” bed! …
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Watchin’ for any other 4-legged critters coming into his yard, with big sis Maggy! …
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“Robins are eatin’ the berries in the May Day Tree!” …
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Out for a run in a skiff of October snow! …
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“It’s a lovely November day to be outside, but I won’t look at the camera!”
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All tuckered out, hunkered in and snugglin’ with Dad! …
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“I wish it was warmer out… watchin’ and guardin’ from inside just isn’t the same!” …
2021-12-24
Layin’ in the snow on a sunny Winter day! …
2022-01-22
“Did you call my name, Mom?” …
2022-05-14
“Somethin’ interesting is out there, I’m sure of it! …
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“My 6th birthday was a great day! Now it’s time for bed!”
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Aengus has been a wonderful addition to our family! He has such a great personality; he loves to “talk” and run!; he’s more independent now and doesn’t snuggle with Sundance as much, but once in a while he still does; and he and Maggy play every day!
