Psssstt~ Have you Heard that Hunting season is now open?

Gonna have your work cut out, if you plan on sneaking up on this one~

“Better to HEAR you with… my deer (dear)

Photographed a couple uncooperative mule deer last night~ and editing the photos this morning, I remembered the series of posts I did on here a few years ago.. about New perspectives..

Life is what you make it.. many times things are beyond our control.. but how we interpret each situation, and what we take from them.. IS in our control..

Our oldest son left home “officially” yesterday. I thought I was completely ok with his going, after all it’s not like I will never get to see him again.. He is 18 years old, has a great job.. and it is the natural order of things.. I am excited for him and wish him success and happiness in this new chapter in his life~ so many new and exciting opportunities lie before him~

Having said that, it does not mean that I will not miss him, or worry about him each and every moment.. that too is the natural order of things~ It was harder for me to watch him drive out the driveway than I ever imagined it would be.. but that too is ok.. I Love you Tyler~ drive safe and have fun…. o- and don’t forget to call your mother!!

Once again I am giving you two new desktop calendars for the month of June.. Golden is a Mule deer doe that I spotted on the way home a few days ago.. I was so hoping that she would have a fawn lying in the grass with her, but as hard as I tried.. I could find it through my lens.. My guess is she was just relaxing and enjoying the nice weather for a change..

To get your free desktop calendar featuring “Golden” click HERE and follow the directions..

option 2 is Blue.. a love struck Blue grouse we encountered in the high country.. Our youngest son’s first experience with a “drumming” grouse.. and he was amazed at just how unafraid it was.. and for those of you who would ask.. Yes, I was that close to him.. they become quite territorial in the spring and can be very aggressive..I have been attacked and chased by a few.. This one never got ornery.. but he did follow us across the ridge

To Get your free copy of the Calendar “Blue” .. click HERE  and follow the directions

~ Thank you .. and I hope you enjoy

Lately it feels like I am not sure if I am coming or going..

I am a type “A” personality and I like everything to be all planned out and organized.. that is how I feel the best..

My husband on the other hand, by complete spontanaity.. so we balance each other out quite well..

Today is our children’s last day of school.. and in a week or so we will be striking out on an adventure to South Texas.

(as soon as the Subaru with the blown engine gets repaired, etc) .

I have “arranged” pasture for our horses, and a man to house sit and watch our animals while we are gone.. but the rest of this little adventure is just

“up in the air” … but strangely.. I am ok with that.. I will be stepping totally out of my element, and away from my mountains..

I have had many people panic when they find out we live here and we see grizzly bear, and wolves and mountain lions..

I just laugh and tell them that I am much more comfortable here than I would be in the city! I was raised in the wilds, for me the mountains mean home.

Anyhow.. we will be spending time in towns that have more people living in them, than there are people in our whole state…

So I am on a mission.. (rather than panic, and hide) I have decided to use this trip as a way to show people, that there is beauty and nature.. no matter where you go in this world..

(“IF” I don’t melt like a chocolate bar from the heat and humidity…:-)

Not sure yet if how much time I will have online~ just going to wing it.. and go with the flow.. but when I have time, and internet access.. I will share with you Natures beauty that I find along the way..

Sea turtles, and sharks, and wild hogs, and armadillo’s (armadillo? sp) and all the other wonderful (and not so wonderful) creatures we find on our journey, that we would not be able to experience here..

Again.. the calendars are my way of saying “thank you” to my readers and those who have purchased images.. 

In honor of Turkey season.. I also put together this collage of photos I took this spring.. To download your free copy of Turkey Season.. Click Here

Please take a moment to leave a comment to let me know what you think..

And with that… another week has flown by~~~~~

Happy Friday to all.. I hope you enjoy your weekend ~ Outside with fresh air and sunshine on your skin..

One of the mule deer from the herd that crosses through our yard on a daily basis..

Photo taken from my front door…

~ Mule deer doe.. Spring 2010~

I am not sure what the rancher is growing in his back field. Went back to be sure that this crazy doe had not been hit by a car and she gave me the peace sign.. all was good, she was just REALLY enjoying the warmth of the sun, and something in her cud.. lol

North American Coyote~ Canas Latrans

Elk in early morning sunrise~ wapiti (Cervus canadensis)

NW USA~ mule deer in my front yard. (Odocoileus hemionus)

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a wild goose which is native to Arctic and temperate regions of North America

Beartooth Mountains after a High country snow storm

Early morning Canoe ride last summer ~

Digger

Little Red Thunder Woman

Common Merganser

Mule Deer.. floppy ear..

and sometimes you miss..

but the thought is still there and your left with a glimpse of something beautiful