A quick grandparent visit

Grandpa Peter and Grandma Susan stopped by on their way back from China. The girls were thrilled to see them.


We took a trip to Audobon Society to see some rescued owls. That's a great horned owl behind Elsie. We also saw a spotted owl.


At Reed College Grandpa Peter pushed Elsie on the "big girl" swing...


And Maggie held Theo on her lap for safety, but then they both fell off and landed in the mud.


Later on, Vidamae chased off a coyote near Reed Canyon. Maggie didn't believe it was a coyote, but she was back at home changing out of her soggy pants so she didn't she it firsthand, and this article, provided by professor Rock, concurs. See the photographic evidence below!



UP CLOSE! That's no dog...


Those who read the linked article and are sticklers for rules will note that it warns dog owners to keep their pets on leashes at all times, but in Vidamae's defense I'll say that we were not in the canyon and Reed College grounds are commonly regarded as off leash areas, even during the coyote invasion. Both creatures were unharmed and seemed to reach a friendly understanding.

Anyway, Theo needed a smoothie to get over all that mud and wildlife...