Penny, cats, and time passing

Back again reporting from babyland in Virginia. Goodness the time is going fast. Penny is already 3 weeks old! Fair warning - for those of you who yawn over baby pictures, pass on and come back in a week or so. I'll not be back on Star Mt. for another 6 days.

Penny's new friends the monkeys

ooh, so sweet

Just can't get enough of little Penny. She is growing by the day and has such a darling personality already. She is still fighting a nasal infection causing multiple doctor visits and icky medicines. We're hopeful that the latest medicine will get rid of this nasty bug. For someone who is only 3 weeks old she is a strong little trouper!

Sunday lounging

Tiffany and Chris's cats have been "adjusting" to baby Penny. This photo is of Elmo finally coming close to his mommy while Penny is sleeping. Can't blame them - they've lost the lead status in the house... Wait til Penny can toddle after them!

Penny's adventures

So the baby Penny adventure continues. There cannot be another baby as precious anywhere. Now there's a definitive sentence...

Penny loves the bath (starfish carefully placed by Daddy for modesty)

Mommy do I like this?

Auntie Heather visiting

Nana(me) amused by Penny's antics

In my excitement getting here I forgot to post a couple of photos of my interim stay at my parents house. Due to hurricane Irene, I had a lovely few day visit rather than an overnight stay. My mother is a stupendous gardener, transforming any yard into a magical place. I, sadly, do not appear to have inherited the talent, but I keep trying. I wish I had taken a photo of the "before" backyard, but just try to imagine a bare place...

Mark is back at Star Mt. without me.He reports fawns are everywhere (stocking up on food for the winter I think) and Flap and twins are around (ate leftover cherries Mark threw out??!!) He's not been there alone before, but I'm sure he'll manage well. We won't see each other for three weeks with his schedule and mine - longest time by far in our married life.

Penelope Louise

I did not get out when scheduled due to Hurricane Irene - finally, finally arrived on Tuesday. Whew... So my every minute is currently dedicated to baby Penny (and Mommy Tiffany) This is all you get folks, and a more perfect baby does not exist (just a tad prejudiced perhaps)-

Isn't she precious!!

Rejoicing in the magic of Star Mt.

What a crazy last few days. Unusual earthquakes (CO and DC) and now the impending hurricane. And I have changed my flight back east to Sat to hopefully beat the storm. I am on Nana duty regardless of weather.  Can't wait to hold baby Penny!

Our friends Scott and Judi have come and gone. What a great visit! Walks in the woods,magic spring stop, trek up Ohio Pass, CB for lunch, and Gunnison for the crazy dead animal store. They loved that by the way (I know some of you aren't fans). Judi has a major interest photography and was snapping away every minute. Can't blame her, there's so much beauty here.

fawn #3

Deer are everywhere and we saw an unusual sight - triplet fawns. And no mom anywhere. What is the story there? Flap and twins are around off and on as well. They don't seem upset that the tomato plants are no more. Hmmm...

Baby Penny, more fun company, and wonderful late summer days

Fabulous news - baby Penny is finally home. Many days, endless delays, and all of it laced with worry. She's doing wonderfully well - we are all so grateful.

Mark and I took the Rock (the jeep) on Ohio Pass down side roads we've never taken the opportunity to explore. Pretty views and found a  fairly new looking house built way back - clearly off the grid with an outhouse. Wow, people go to great lengths to get away around here.

So, the report on my gardening. Pitiful at best. Flap and her twins came back to finish up eating the tomato plants, also potato plants, and my poppies are eaten to the ground. I think there's a message for me.

my potatoes - they're teeny tiny

Our cows are still around for another month, but the round up for other ranchers has started. Lots of work, rounding up, bringing them down and loading up trucks.

We have some friends, Scott and Judy, arriving any minute to stay a couple of days. Still the fun of company continues!

More fun company, Flap, and magic water

Our latest company have come and gone - a quick couple day visit with my brother Cliff, Karen, and Eric. Some fishing, a CB visit, and W Cafe breakfast to round it out.

Sherpa Cafe - Karen had yak!

While our guests were here, Flap decided to visit with her twins and decimate the tomato plants. Oh, yes while most deer are not interested in the acidic leaves - of course Flap ate with gusto. And I believe she is teaching her twins bad habits along the way - coming to close to a human house, not using enough caution to flee. Hmmm.

Naughty Flap

Mommy Flap and baby eating my tomato plants

Also made a stop at the magic spring. They were intrigued by the story, loved the water, and filled the container that goes back to my parents. Spreading the fountain of youth around little by little...

Baby update - Penny is continuing to heal and get stronger every day. Soon she will get to home with Mom and Dad. Such a precious baby.  I will be going out in a little over a week to help out. Can't wait!