Every once in a while, someone would see an elk out the window, and a mass exodus to the deck would occur.  Here are Granddad, Cielo (on Vernon's shoulders), Liz, Nana, Megan and Ethan.

Here's Alison giving everyone a brief introduction to self-defense and Tae Kwon Do:

Mamaw and Nana taking a break:

We didn't take too many pictures on the way back.  Here are Alison and Cielo taking another car break in Elko, Nevada: