Mushrooms Galore!

We are definitely behind the times with our posts. Others have caught Halloween and Thanksgiving aptly. For a glimpse of Sulwen at Thanksgiving, visit her Grandad's page.  

It is serious mushroom time here on the coast and Sulwen's latest passion is discovering them. A walk (well, ride in the pack) in the park with Dad affords her the opportunity to see fungi in a plethora of shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. It is fascinating for her and Sulwen is often heard exclaiming, "Gotta find more!"

We do have a "no touch" policy with mushrooms unless she is handed them by us. She has helped plant some porcini spores under pines on our property, as you'll see below. And she has also learned how to view the less friendly mushrooms in a safe way.

Heading down to plant porcinis 

that couldn't be dried and eaten.

On the steps with her mushroom prizes.

A definite "no touch" as Sulwen views 

a small patch of Amanitas.

Sulwen bends down to get a closer look 

at another "no touch" mushroom.

Go Stanford! Beat Cal!

This is a sensitive post because Sulwen has family and friends on the Cal side of things as well as the Stanford side. Still, Stephen has been working hard on these new phrases for Sulwen's lexicon, "Go Stanford! Beat Cal!" We have refrained from teaching the typical "Cal sucks!" since "indubiously" that would be the phrase she would remember and say.

Stephen will be heading to the game solo on Saturday but Mom and Sulwen will be in full Stanford regalia listening on the radio or watching on the computer when we can. 

Incidentally Sulwen is 4 for 4 at Stanford games. Every time she's gone to a game they've won. Fortunately, they've also won when she isn't present.

Go Stanford! Beat Cal!

Sulwen practices the victory jump!

Ready to cheer during the Big Game on Saturday.

A Visit to the Horses

Stephen needed some manure for his compost and Sulwen wanted to visit the horses so we went for a family outing. It was a beautiful afternoon and we all got what we wanted in a quick trip!

Riding over in the wheelbarrow.

Ember and Taj come to greet us.

Tanna and Sulwen go bareback on Ember around the paddock.

One of the many hugs Sulwen spontaneously bent down to give Ember.

Taj and Ember get a carrot for their labors.

Showing a fully loaded, well, load!

October Visit from Grammy and Grandad

Grammy and Grandad made the long drive down to Timber Cove for another visit. We didn't make Grandad work so hard this time. Of course he did have pumpkin carving duties!

We visited the Fort Ross School (where Sulwen will go to preschool next year) where the community market was having Ag Day. Local sheep dogs were exhibiting their skills, farmers and crafts people sold their wares, there was a soft taco benefit for the school, as well as old farm machines and other livestock on hand to see.

As always it was a great visit that went by far too quickly!

Thanks for coming Grandad and Grammy!

October Visit from Grammy and Grandad

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