
The birds have been active as of late. Plenty of chirping and fluttering in the trees. Some even allow me to see them. A wonderful weekend treat. The melt continues.
Our house also has been active. Lisa and I are looking after our Grandkids, Cooper and Scarlett, while their parents are on a short vacation. It has been very nice for us. They certainly keep us on our toes. It makes me wonder how we raised three children while running a very busy business. We both agree we couldn’t do it now.

We had our daughter Kelsie when we were young, especially for today’s standards. In doing so we are young grandparents. Thank goodness!

I took Cooper to his hockey practice on Friday. It was good to be in the rink again. Cooper scored three goals in the scrimmage. One was a highlight reel goal scored while laying on his back, sweeping it in with his stick. It really was something! His coaches came over and congratulated him on such an effort. After, I told Cooper he did so well because I laced his skates. He just laughed and said, “No. Papa”.

Scarlett is difficult to take a photograph of. She is moving and TALKING all of the time. She can climb hills as fast as her brother and seems to have a competitive streak, something she has inherited from her Mother and Grandma.

It is a wonderful gift to watch them grow, laugh and even struggle. To be a part of their lives, to have them feel comfortable with us is incredible. Lisa and I can’t imagine it any other way.

Late in the afternoon a bird sang. I couldn’t make out the birdsong, but all types of birds, Chickadees, Sparrows and even crows seemed to be stirred.

Jim R
You are a lucky man. I envy your spot.
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underswansea
Thanks. It is a good spot to be in. Take care.
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mountaincoward
Great photos – everyone happy and having a great time… especially Willow with that huge log – I had to laugh at that one!
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underswansea
Willow is happy when she has a job. Hope you are well. Looking forward to more Mountain Coward adventures.
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mountaincoward
Like many dogs – they mostly like to work I think
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underswansea
They absolutely do!
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mountaincoward
I think horses do too – can’t be anything much worse than being stuck in a field all day (they’re all in fields here – we don’t have any wild land as such except on the high mountains).
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Hey Bob, such great fun shots of Scarlett and Cooper! Loved hearing about his awesome effort in the rink! Yep I think you might be right, Willow thinks she is a big dog! That Frog Pond Farm correspondent is missing again!
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underswansea
Thanks Julie! What has happened to the Frog Pond Farm correspondent? Can you organize a search party?
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Ha ha, search party organised!
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Ha ha … that search party is a great idea!
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