Western Box Turtle

Apparently dogs like to eat turtles. Here are some pictures before Pookie became interested and before we had to hide him from a turtle crazed pooch. Pookie actually picked it up and carried away in her mouth. Oh, did I mention that Sophie dropped him, fortunately he wasn't hurt. "Boxie" has had a very bad day. He was probably doing great until we got hold of him. Poor guy!!!!

Posing for the camera. Isn't he handsome!!!

Another nice pose.

A Cute "Little Devil"

Let's face it, there's a little devil in all of us.

Gotta be really fast when taking pics of Olivia.
She walked away the sec I snapped.

Telluride, CO

The Schmidts @ the river in Durango
"Dala" aka Gondola, we rode it from Mtn. Village to Telluride and back lots of times, the ride up and down took about 15 min.

Amazing vista from the pool, and I might add that this picture doesn't really do it justice. I think I need a better camera for that.

Olivia hugging a stuffed dog in downtown Telluride.

Sophie and the beautiful flowers, too bad her eyes are closed.

Matt and his girls, riding the Gondola

The Schmidts in Sophie's bed, taken from the loft bedroom.

Playing in the sprinklers.

This is just really funny. The girls were having so much fun, and Olivia is such a nut.

Sophie's a butterfly today.

Today we went to chamberfest in downtown Los Alamos. Lots of food, music and fun for everyone.

Sophie's fancy hat

Leaves and flowers from Grandma's garden...
I think she should be a milliner (hat maker)..what do you think?

Another view of that lovely hat

Olivia's black eye & my sisters

Dolores looking a bit scared
Sophie's beautiful smile

Check out the boxer eye

She may have 8 stitches, but it still didn't stop her from climbing the chair.

Can't really see the bruise yet, but its coming.