We are going on our third year here in Issaquah. I’m still not sure what that makes us…Issaquats? And we live in Sycamore, so Sycamites? Anyway, it’s a different life out here than the city and can finally say we really enjoy it. We have a couple of deer that live in our woods, so we have fun doing an “animal check” each time we go outside. Today we saw both the male and the female. Kenzie thinks they are married and on their honeymoon. They are pretty brave and allow us to watch them as long as we want. Well, until Kenzie eventually can’t stand it anymore and tries to sneak up on them.

This evening we four went on a walk. As we went out the door the male was eating blackberries. A little while later the doe appeared and started trimming the leaves off the trees. June got upset that she later came into the front garden, having a snack in the area that June weeded all day!

Within a short walk we can find apple trees to shake, tall trees to climb on, a bridge, the Secret Place, hiking trails, the Big Red Barn, and, of course, Jasper’s house.

They let me bring my camera and take some pictures. One was more willing to smile than the other. She also was “helpful” in getting her brother to cooperate.

# posted by Julie : 8:15 PM