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July 3, 2011

Early Summer 2011

 Summer has finally arrived.  The flowers are all blooming and the yard looks like a park.  What a difference since my last blog showing the yard back in late April. 

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

A little work, a little relaxing and a little fun.

We had some serious high waters in our creek this year that took out about 50 feet of our fencing that had to be replaced.  The creek has completely changed it’s course here.  With both hubby and I having shoulder issues pounding the new fence posts was no fun.  Each slam down with the pounder I worried something might go in my back or neck. But we managed to get it done with only sore muscles after.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

With the fencing behind us and a few days of good weather ahead it was time to take our 1st camping and fishing trip this summer.  So off to one of the lakes nearby.

Missizula Lake Camping June 2011 Photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Always loving to explore the area, I talked hubby into taking a climb with me up this steep mountain side.  We started at the lake down below and used no road or trail going up.  Well after the climb up we decided it was much easier to take an old logging road that we found back down.  Reaching back at our campsite on the lake we spent a quiet evening enjoying the view and campfire.

Missizula Lake Camping June 2011 Photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Missizula Lake Camping June 2011 Photo by Here I Am/Carrie

The fishing had not been good, but I always enjoy the ever changing scenes that the lake presents.

Missizula Lake Camping June 2011 Photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Well since the yard was starting to look like a park again, it was time for bocce ball and a barbecue.  The spectators were all lined up in chairs enjoying the late afternoon sun.  It turned out to be such a beautiful day. 

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Bocci Ball Barbecue Early Summer 2011 photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Summer Beauty in our Yard

What marks summer more then with the arrival of the butterflies.

Missizula Lake Camping June 2011 Photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Yes the leaves are finally all out and my beds have filled in.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

To be able to capture the beauty in my flowers gives me so much joy.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Little bits of color can now be found everywhere.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Our lilac is only just now in bloom.  Yes in July.  But what magnificent blooms it has.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

The relics of past are displayed around our house.  Our deck looking over the valley.  Filled with potted flowers.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie   Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

This lilac bush is left over from the old homestead.  It could be well over 80 years old.  It was the only thing that bloomed when we bought the place in 1988.  Every other blooming bush or flower we have planted, along with all the ornamental trees found thru out our yard.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

What’ a visit to our place without seeing some wildlife.  This little squirrel is pregnant and due any day.  Momma dear had just given birth to this little fawn she is nursing.

Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie  Early Summer at the Ranch photo by Here I Am/Carrie

Hope you enjoyed your quick visit to my place as much as I enjoyed giving you the tour.

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