One of our hens went broody. We failed to dissuade her from her maternal ambitions, so we capitulated and obtained fertilized eggs from a friend for her to incubate. She did so successfully and is now a great mother to six chicks, born Sunday July 11th. Photos and videos here. 

Rosemary has been needle felting. She decided on her own to create an image of fruit falling from the sky. 

We were treated to a visit from Grandpa Lee and Grandma Joanne from California. After their visit they took Rosemary with them for a visit, during which time her new cousin arrived into the world a wee bit earlier than expected. We're delighted that Rosemary and Ava met their new cousin. Daddy and Ava joined them in California for a few days, then Daddy and Rosemary returned home, and Ava stayed for her own visit. Photos here. 

We went camping and dipnetting on the Kasilof with friends. Photos here. 

A few photos from some recent hikes by Mommy: Symphony Lakes, South Suicide Peak via Falls Creek, O'Malley Gulch, Williwaw Lakes