6-13, Just another walk in the 'hood

Believe it or not, life has been a little hectic and stressful lately.  Shocking, I know.  As a result, I've packed on a few pounds  (when I wish I'd only packed our suitcases for our upcoming adventure instead!).  When our schedule allows, I've been getting up at 6 AM and going for a morning walk.  It's been a great way to beat the heat (the temps have hovered around 100 degrees for quite some time now) and formulate plans to tackle my endless 'to-do' lists.  The best part of my walks are all the furry friends I come across.  

The rumor was out:  "The babies have arrived!!"  I couldn't wait to get a glimpse of this year's fawns. I figured if I walked far enough, I'd get to see these beautiful babies.  So one morning, I walked and walked and walked.  No babies to be found.  As I rounded the corner to our street, but what did I see?! The mommy and TWINS (!!) playing around our mailbox!!  I couldn't believe my eyes.  Who knew if I'd have made myself a cup of tea and sat on the porch I wouldn't have had to walk those miles.  (I know, I know, it's good for me....)  I only had my little camera with me, so I couldn't zoom in anymore.  But, regardless, I think you get an idea of just how adorable this little family is!

Another morning, Sven ventured out on my morning walk with me.  (I won't get into how he disturbed my morning routine and had us walk to the moon and back.....).  Again, as we were walking down our street, he grabbed my arm.  In this neighborhood you never know.....fox, mountain lion, armed gunman..... but as I saw what had stopped him in his tracks I couldn't believe my eyes.  This little guy was four feet off the road.  I never would have seen him there among the rocks (but as I stated earlier, I was a tad bit tired and just wanted to get home....).  I guess mama thought this was the perfect hiding place for her little one.  Sadly to say, I scared the dickens out of him (I really did think he was sleeping) only moments later and he jumped up and hid under this house's patio.  FYI, I did not crop this picture at all-- that's how he close he was to the road.  It was awesome being so close to this new little guy!

Don't these photos make you all want to come visit and go for a morning walk with me?!