Hot Days = Pool Time

Got the water truck in today to fill the pool for the girls. It was up in minutes. The girls went in it but it was so cold. It won't take long to heat up if the weather continues to be so sunny.
I love the whirl pool that the big hose made in the pool for a few minutes after.

Bear Nose Marks

Bear was back at the chicken coop but this time Jigs chased it away. You can see the wet nose marks on the coop.

The Birthday Boy

Bear Bombardment Begins

He's back! I got a call from the neighbor that the bear was in their yard and heading our way. We went to the front of the house and low and behold. This emaciated bear was in our garden eating my weeds. It was so desperate for food that it was eating those dreaded horse tails. We were so close to him looking out the window. When he went around the side of the house, the neighbors dog ran into our yard and chased him into the bush. Good Girl Turbo!!!!!!
Check out the videos. They are pretty neat to watch.

Bear Trashing

Unfortunately a bear has discovered the chicken coop. They were trying to go after the feed and did a number on the coop. Lots of repairs to be done. All the chickens made it because the bear was not big enough to get through the coop. Yikes!!!!

Regatta with Both Girls

Vanessa's lessons have ended with a regatta and both girls got to compete. I have never seen Heather paddle so fast. I think she was scared her little sister might beat her. It didn't happen much to the disappointment of Vanessa. Vanessa did not win as many ribbons as her sister so she didn't want her picture taken. Vanessa has decided that this is not her sport either. What are we going to do with her?????

Vanessa at the front of the canoe

Heather and one of her dancing friends who took lessons with Vanessa

Got No Strings

Heather's annual dance recital had them dancing as Pinocchio. It is titled "Got No Strings" but they have strings. I'm confused but it was a great routine. Heather also did a trio in her National outfit. Unfortunately Kits Showboat was rained out so she only got to perform once at the end of the season.

Heather and her best bud from dance

Daddy's Scavenger Hunt

For Father's Day, we made Todd go on a scavenger hunt. The girls and I made the clues and hid the goodies. We stumped him a few times but he ended up finding it all.

First International Regatta

Heather got to participate in her first regatta in the United States. She had a dance dress rehearsal so we were only able to make one race, K4. She did, however, get to try paddle boarding for the first time.

Vanessa Tries Sprint Kayak

Vanessa finally got to try the sprint kayak. It is a lot more tippy, she said.

Project Finished!!!

Heather finished her Ostrich project. She did a great job. The egg in the project was a small chicken egg that we saved.

One of Those Priceless Moments

Jigs is such a gentle soul. He is so good with the chickens. He looks out for them and enjoys hanging out with them. He protected one of our big hens from a coyote attack this month. He chased the coyote right out of the yard.