I got the second one today. They are such little "piggies" and go after food so energetically that they are pretty easy to trap.
Now, friend Dwain says I should have painted the tails so I can recognize them when they come back! Well they won't come back because I, of course put little blind folds on them before I put them in the trunk of the car, then turned them around three times before I removed it and made them promise not to return before I let them go in the desert!
I have been on a mission! I am hunting a varmot! One day we found this huge hole dug in my yard. Didn't know what it was at first. Then we saw him. . .a Rock Squirrels! This guy is not like the tree squirrels we remember, they live in holes in the ground and are excellent excavation experts. Well, then another hole appeared and we got a glimpse of TWO of them.
Ok, it's war. Set a live trap and first try I got this guy. Just a cute little pack rat. . .which I presently drove out onto desert and let him go.
We needed to get out of town and see some fall color before we missed it. Have to go up Mt Lemon to find trees with fall color here in Arizona as desert trees don't really turn. Was a beautiful day up there. Hiked about 4 miles and then had a fun picnic lunch before we headed back.
Enjoying the fair. Actually, I am spending more on other people's things. There goes my profits!
Family and friends celebrated Aeri's 100 day this evening with a dinner out and ( looks like) a wonderful cake. I am guessing the cake is sweet bean or mochie/rice since it is Korean tradition. Wish we could have been there to give her a squeeze, and have a piece of cake. Actually celebrated early because Doug was home.
Wonderful 3 days with Doug and Lia. We had so much fun. Doug is a great daddy. he took such good care of Lia, and she was such a delight. . .so was Doug!! They took the "red eye " back to New York and we left early the next morning for home.
Had to stop in Hatch. NM for a supply of fresh green chilies. Can taste the chili rellenos already .
We got up and had a nice breakfast (of Minny mouse pancakes ) and watched the balloons fly right over the RV park. So fun.
The second morning was too windy for the balloons to fly. We did some exploring of Albuquerque and all did a fun bike ride along the Rio Grande River bike trail. Checked out Old Town. And then went to the Evening Glow. They inflate the balloons but don't take off. And as it gets dark, the gas flames make them all look magical. Lia didn't make it to the ending fireworks but she was comfy in her stroller.
We are here in Albuquerque for a nice long weekend. We are looking forward to the start of the Balloon Festival tomorrow morning. Will and I arrived yesterday and got the RV all parked and set up on the festival ground. Today we checked everything out, went to Old Town, and got ready for Doug and Lia to join us! They are coming in on a late flight tonight from New York. Might be a short night for them for the early morning "assention." We are so excited to have them come.
