Lola has been catching and kissing frogs. Repeatedly. So far, no prince.
The water in the lake is six inches higher than it was last year. What a difference that makes. We have even put in the dock. Not off our side, the water is still too shallow for that, but a little bit further out. At least we can enjoy the pontoon boat this summer.
Ryan has decided to single-handedly populate the lake with turtles. Every time he sees one crossing the road, he stops and brings it home. Lola is tickled. Not sure about the turtles.
My one strawberry plant is looking good. Last year, a deer ate our strawberries, all but one. This year we have moved it to the fenced garden. Fingers crossed.
Speaking of deer, they are everywhere. They stand in the middle of the road, chatting with each other, oblivious of oncoming traffic. You have to come to a full stop almost and honk your horn to get them to move.
Lola has scolded me twice now for doing just that. She thinks I should stop the car, get out, and politely say Excuse me to the deer. Or chipmunk. Or whatever animal is sitting in the middle of the road.
Ryan has passed Lola in bear sightings. So far, he has seen eight bears. All mothers with cub(s). We're jealous.
And just this morning, as I was having breakfast, I saw the two Great Horned Owls that live in the neighbor's woods fly by. So very impressive!
2 comments:
Ha! I probably shouldn't tell Lola that I'd throw things at the deer while begging my neighbor to shoot them!
Love your frogs and turtles and flowers. We have wild columbine too, prolific. I rarely see trillium, but this year I discovered one hillside COVERED in them and felt so pleased!
That all sounds beautiful! I grew up in a neighborhood that was nestled in the middle of a state forest, and I miss spotting deer and animals wandering through the backyard!
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