Clip clop

Look who's coming down the road. It's fun to share the road with a horse and cart. MB

The Neighbors

These guys are so huge and the babies are SO cute

Big Green

I have searched and searched to find the name of this plant. It may be just a weed but it still would have a name. I think it is beautiful because it is so outrageous.

Morning Glory

Mt. Rainier, very early in the morng, from my bedroom deck.

Salmonberry

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) flower and fruit. They grow in the forests, swamps, creek bottoms and moist clearing. They grow everywhere here. Good for birds, bears, coyotes and people.

Shannon

This is Shannon on Shi Bui. This was last Saturday. There is another gaming event in Sedro Woolley today. Will be back with more pics.

She's out

Beautif Mt. Rainier was out early this morning. I was at the barn when I took this. She is so lovely. It has been cloudy, the sunny and now overcast and Miz Rainier is like a shadowy glow in the background. MB

Illusion Moon

The moon is supposed to look extra large tonight. It is because of where the moon is in line with the earth. It is really the same size as always. So it is called an illusion. I took this tonight at 10:45 as it came up over the trees.

Turn of the century house

This house in Coupeville on Whidbey Island was built in 1887 and is on the Historical Registry.

A bed of Petunias

If you remember last year I had this garden bed full of Impatients. so this year I have Petunias and weeds. I cannot get ahead of the weeds. I wonder why flowers done grow as fast as weeds do. I guess I should cultivate my weeds and call them flowers.

Barrel racer

Kylee and Jewel ready to turn and burn. We are at a gaming event at the Darrington Rodeo grounds.

Father's Day

Today is Father's Day in the US. It is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Hopefully everyone has a wonderful weekend. MB

Flag Day--June 14th

June 14th is flag day in the US. While many of us fly the flag everyday it is still a day to stop and reflect on Old Glory and all she stands for and all we have put her through. And she still proudly waves.

Old-timer

Derelict boat in the Bay. I had some great info on the boat and of course can't find it now. So just look. What I do remember is the last owner crashed it there and left it. The town officials want to take it away and destroy it but residents want to keep it because everyone either takes a picture or paints it and it probably is home to many small creatures. So there ya go. MB

Wildflowers

This beautiful meadow is not too far from where I live. The farm is called 'His Farm-Her Garden'.

Growing up

The little goslings are growing up. They are getting their adult feathers and colors. It has been fun watching them grow.

More

Here are a couple more pics of my North Cascades road trip and hike. This is a foot bridge over Granite Creek. It was a wonderful walk in the woods.

Stormy mountains

This is Colonial Peak (el.7771) taken June 1, 2008 from the North Cascades Highway, Wa.