Hummingbirds are everywhere in the backyard today, as are swallowtail butterflies, and to my chickens; delight, grasshoppers. We've been sweep-netting the grasshoppers and emptying the contents out for the "girls," who gobble them up as fast as they can. A few escape, but not many! Otherwise, things are quiet here, except for a few mule deer (I think) that are eating groundfall apples at night.
I am happy to report that the Colorado Rockies won their home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The game went on for 13 innings and ended up being really exciting. Although temps were scorching in the sun, we had excellent seats in the shade, and as the game went on, we were treated to a beautiful sunset. Final score was 7-6, and Rocky Todd Helton hit a homer (on his 38th birthday).
And I want to give a shout-out to a Colorado State Trooper who helped our Youth Group last Thursday. We had a bit of carsickness on the way down to Elitch Gardens amusement park and had to pull over on the side of interstate. Trooper Moses helped us out by offering a blanket to put down on the just-washed, wet seat, his car air freshener, and a protein bar. It's nice to know that someone will assist you when they see a situation like that, and it really made us all smile. Thanks again Trooper Moses.
Off to pick fresh raspberries.
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