Little Buggers

What a great crop we have had here in Prairie Village! First the cherry's, then apples and peaches and now with cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Things do know how to grow. However, we have lots of critters. When we went to Colorado, the cherry tree was bursting with fruit. Not one was there when we got back. Then we went to Newton and the apples all disappeared. Even all the ones on the ground. Not a trace left! Now we took a few days to hang out with Kari and Jimmy and all (even the green ones) the tomatoes disappeared. We have seen rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks. If anyone has a suggestion on how to keep them out, let us know. We were not too happy to see the tomatoes go.

Reunion

Neufelds and Wiebe's galore! We had a great time at Morning Star Ranch with my mom's side of the family. Although it rained a whole lot, we had took advantage of all we could. I am reminded every time that we get together what a great family we have. Thank you all who were there and shared your weekend with Emily and I. It was a great time to get re-acquainted and worship together. It was also Alvin and Ruth's 63rd wedding anniversary (my grandparents). Congratulations!

Grandma and Grandpa sharing.


Me with my favorite little man.


Uncle Phil came in from North Carolina. It was great to see him again.


Aunt Becky. We had lots of amazing food and shared many of our pictures and stories over the weekend.


On Sunday morning we shared a worship time together on a bluff above the ranch.

Colorado

Last weekend we had the privilege of visiting Jen and Dave in Denver. We had great food and an even better time. We did try and go camping and hiking. It was so beautiful. Here is a picture near grizzly reservoir were we camped.



Here is Jen at our campsite.


This is the tailhead to our hike the next day. Once again, we should think more carefully as to what these names would imply.


This is a picture along the hike. Just around this corner we heard a loud growl and had a bit of a startle. It might have been more of a bellowing. Either way, we turned around and decided not to find out if there are only black bears in Colorado or if there are any grizzlys.


Here is Dave eating a PB Cup Smore. This is at the campsite we moved to to run away from the bears. It was located near mosquito view overlook. Once again we should have headed the signs and not tried to stay here. We ended up heading home before nightfall.

However, Colorado was great.