Stan & Joyce Orchard | Trying to figure it out.

Bring On Winter

by Stan Orchard | May 11, 2019

Here we are in a sweltering mid-May and our grandson and I have next season’s firewood in and ready to burn. After the February we endured, not sure why this feel so good.

Survivor

by Stan Orchard | May 11, 2019

We’ve almost forgotten the miserable month of February. I thought for sure we’d lost this lupine to all the snow and ice. But in some new soil and pot and she looks pretty good.

First Radishes

by Stan Orchard | May 5, 2019

We’ve been eating spinach from our little garden for a few weeks now, but this morning we picked our first radishes. Such a simple thing, yet awesome at the same time. #gardening

Moon + Saturn

by Stan Orchard | Apr 25, 2019

Moon + Saturn – Saturn is in conjunction with the moon right now, though you can’t see it in this photo. That’s Jupiter off to the west trying to steal the show.

Frog On Deck

by Stan Orchard | Apr 22, 2019

Our little green friend has returned for another gardening season of fun and froggery on our deck.

Sweetness

by Stan Orchard | Apr 11, 2019

Life is good. Sometimes. For a moment.

You Had One Job

by Stan Orchard | Apr 10, 2019

All you had to do is look toward me. Hate it when models won’t take direction.

First Skunk Cabbage

by Stan Orchard | Mar 29, 2019

Spring is really here now. These beauties are blooming on our road. About 100 feet away are a few piles of snow. Let the sun shine.

So Long, Ichiro

by Stan Orchard | Mar 21, 2019

Got to hear him take his final bow live from Tokyo in a rare early morning game. As the sun was setting on his career, the moon was setting over the arches. Yes, tears were shed.

Hiking With A Hottie

by Stan Orchard | Mar 16, 2019

Can’t believe this gorgeous creature still tolerates me. We hiked a mile along the Cedar River at Renton this morning. Loving this weather.

Jazzy Hair

by Stan Orchard | Mar 10, 2019

Just love her hair.

Winter Is Leaving. Finally.

by Stan Orchard | Mar 10, 2019

For the first time since last year, it’s starting to feel like the seasons are changing. If we can just lose the snow.

Still Snowing

by Stan Orchard | Mar 7, 2019

In our 34 years here in Hobart, the snow has never stayed with us this long. It’s been over a month and it’s still snowing. Thoughts of 45F and steady rain for a few days sounds good.

A Beautiful Lunch

by Stan Orchard | Feb 26, 2019

Lunch today with two of my favorite people on the planet on a beautiful afternoon.

A Ray Of Sunshine On A Cold Winter Day

by Stan Orchard | Feb 26, 2019

If you’ve been thinking the world seems a litte brighter, a little sweeter this week, it’s probably because of this gorgeous creature. Jazmyn Krystal Orchard, Jazzy K arrived Sunday, February 24.

Happy Birthday, Dad

by Stan Orchard | Feb 21, 2019

Today marks the centennial of the birth of my father. Wish he was still around.

The Not Quite Supermoon

by Stan Orchard | Feb 20, 2019

This morning about an hour and a half before sunrise, we caught just a glimpse of this month’s full moon. Sort of, anyway.

Free At Last!

by Stan Orchard | Feb 17, 2019

Who’s the happiest shopper at Freddy’s today? This girl, after nine days stuck in the house. Freedom!

REAL Snow Angels

by Stan Orchard | Feb 13, 2019

Our new neighbors are building their house. They decided to put their excavator to use and cleared a path to our barn and out to the road. And it stopped snowing!

Overnight Porch Party

by Stan Orchard | Feb 11, 2019

Overnight Porch Party – Apparently there was a party under our front porch and out in the yard last night.