It's finally spring in Aspendell, and we've been enjoying the warming weather and growing things. The aspens are full with giant quaking leaves, and even our little brave front yard plants are (mostly) alive and thriving. A few winter casualties - sorry lavender, a russian sage - but for the most part they've recovered from a big snow year and are happily returning. I yell at them "grow, groooooow" like they're little Frankensteins every morning. Greg is sure that it helps. We've otherwise been busy with Women's World Cup, fishing, art, adventure, and the Fish-Off at Convict Lake last weekend. Today, Scott & Laura and kids, and Yet & Dad, are coming to Aspendell for a post-family-reunion family reunion. The creeks are all raging with melting run-off, which makes fishing harder and the entire Owens Valley brighter with wildflowers and green. Teddy loves the cabin and makes himself right at home curled up on the leather chairs, or the couch, ...
Silly adventures in wild places with a girl and her dog.