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Family adventures at Spring Creek Ranch

Father’s Day Surprise

Just like the good Farmer’s son that he is, Daren was up early on Sunday. Like, dawn early and he happened to notice that our cat, Achilles had captured some prey. Afraid that the cat had been hunting our bluebird babies again, Daren headed over to Achilles in order to rescue the fledglings. But, what he found wasn’t a bird…

It was a Flying Squirrel baby! I think that you can see where this story is going. Or maybe the stripped pants and fleshy arms snuggling said baby Flying Squirrel gave you some hints…
Ayla wants to call him “Squeaky”, Daren voted for “Rocky” and Maeve proposed, “Hector” since Achilles was “doing battle with him.” Just kidding. Wanted to make sure you were reading the text. No, our two year old does not quote from classical literature.
I admit, I was hesitant at first. A Flying Squirrel! A wild animal? But, this little guy has been such a loving guest in our house over the last few days. We feed him breast milk with a dropper and he seems to love the fresh cherries that just came into season as much as we do!

Rocky, Squeaky, Hector did sustain some injuries during his “battle” with Achilles so I think that we will continue to care for this little guy until we can figure out if he can be returned to The Wild.
*coming soon. A friend for the Flying Squirrel. I know the saying is all good things come in threes, but I hope that our animal magnetism stops at two!

Spring Creek Cabin

:: We are so grateful to Arthur Shwab www.ArthurShwab.com for taking these fresh, new photographs. Above, the Ranch House is reflected in the Ranch Cabin’s window.
:: Spring Creek Cabin bathroom, complete with Molly’s local homemade soap bar www.MollysSoap.com and fresh spring blooms.
:: Loft bedroom (oops forgot to add a picture of the main floor bedroom)
:: Looking down onto the main floor from the loft bedroom- gas fireplace, tv with dvd player, full kitchen, couch, breakfast bar and plenty of sunlight.

:: We had a lovely wedding this weekend. Congratulations to Morgan and Casey! I can’t wait to post some pictures from their glorious weekend.
:: Happy father’s day to anyone who is one, or has one! We had a fun father’s day surprise that I look forward to sharing later this week. HINT… you never know what the cat will drag in 😉

This Moment


A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.



Welcome Summer





:: Watching Little Star School’s Kinder play and all the irrigation lines through out the valley spring to life- I am finally feeling like summer is here. Welcome summer! I have missed you.

:: June in the Methow is glorious with verdant hills and snow covered peaks.
:: The Ranch House appears nestled into the alfalfa fields this time of year, with lilacs and hawthorne flowers blossoming.
:: The girls spend a lot of their time outside these days. Favorite activities include :chasing chickens, feeding chickens, talking to chickens (anyone notice a pattern? Just checking)…. that is when you can’t find a cat to paint.
:: Feeling so excited to share some of Arthur Shwab’s new photos of Spring Creek!

Congrats Gina and Wes!




Georgina and Wes had a wonderfully blustery ceremony and reception at Spring Creek Ranch this weekend. The rain was held at bay by Georgina’s father who led a beautiful ceremony under a 100 year old willow tree at the edge of our yard.

The food was SO yummy- grilled salmon and meat, incredible mango chutney, fresh salads and a tasty emmer wheat salad.

All of our recent moisture has produced lush, verdant grounds that everyone enjoyed. And since the groom’s family came all the way from Vermont… they felt right at home. Congratulations to two wonderful people, may the road always rise up to meet you.