April 11, 2017

          Mink Creek's geese have returned and made themselves at home. They fly between ponds and their vocal visiting can be heard most hours of the day. This is truly home ground for some of them, they were born and spent their gosling days within our boundaries. They could be labeled semi-wild Mink Creek Canadian geese because they are quite comfortable around humans.

          Speaking of wildlife that are comfortable – our resident deer are enjoying every green shoot that pops out of the ground, including some that are in our yards. They leave behind evidence of their presence on grass and pavement as they gaze into the windows of our homes. They have had a hard winter these past months and are looking quite scraggly.

           Some  residents have been in the hospital in Preston. John Warburton's poor health is catching up with him. James Baird had surgery on his broken leg and is now home learning how to maneuver the wheel device that he will need to use while healing.  He will be adjusting to being home from his mission at the same time.

            Kurt and Margret Iverson and their crew of young men spent several days in southern Utah. Besides enjoying the warmth they did a lot of hiking and biking in the area around Moab. All returned safe and sound, no injuries reported.

           Sharla McKay indulged in one of her favorite activities recently. She drove down to Farmington, UT, to tend grandbabies for her son Josh.

           Jeff and Leigh Knudson have had a spring visit from two of Jeff's sons. Tony and Camille Knudson and their three children came up from Stansbury Park, UT. Their boys, Simon and Porter, ages 12 and 7 are already studying foreign languages. Lucy, at age three, provides entertainment for the whole family. Shawn Knudson of Provo, brought his daughter Michelle for a good cousin get-together with Tony's kids. It's always fun at Grandpa's house.

           Since the above was written we have awakened to two mornings of more snow. A bit disheartening after such a winter when everyone is seeking some warm days that will help to dry out the fields sufficient for farm work. Water standing on growing plants can drown them.

         Looks very likely that the home Easter Egg hunts will take place indoors this weekend. Dampness seems to discourage the Easter Bunny, at least at my house.