This photo shows what I see as a goalie when I'm under attack in an ice hockey game! So many hockey sticks, skates, bodies and a puck to keep track of, and it's all happening at ... Read more
This is one of my favorite hockey goalie photos. It shows a moment of crazy action around the net as sticks seem to be poking and slashing around everywhere. I count 6 of them, plus the ... Read more
Our backyard playground is buried in snow, as it always is in winter. It looks lonely out there all by itself with no sign of little Otter tracks leading to it. All those tracks lead to ... Read more
You very rarely see sledders at rest like this in the wild, but after hours of climbing hills a 5 minute break is sometimes necessary. During extremely cold weather hands get cold quickly! It's always a ... Read more
While hiding in my snow fort making secret battle plans for the weekend I saw a little ruffed grouse approach. I stayed very still, and then so did he. I think he was playing a game ... Read more
It is because of skillful plays like this one that my coaches decided I was really cut out to be a goalie. While chasing the puck I tripped over another player's stick, and my own, along ... Read more
Dad painted this watercolor painting of me and some of the boys helping pick out a Christmas tree. Can you guess which one I am in the painting? I'll give you a hint: I have the ... Read more
Our cat "Lewie" likes Christmas so much that sometimes she becomes one of the decorations!
Even long after Christmas we are keeping our lights on at night and leaving some colorful decorations up. Since Christmas was more quiet than usual for many people this year it seems fair to enjoy some ... Read more
This is the special little chipmunk mentioned in the previous post. He's clearly plotting his way back into my house while I watch him from our back steps. The bold little guy even carved the letter ... Read more