Elk in the Yard in Evergreen

While I frantically search for a home to move to in June, I thought you might enjoy our very first sighting of elk in our yard. We came home yesterday afternoon after a day of looking at houses to find these beautiful creatures grazing in our yard. While we have grown used to seeing white tail deer moving through the yard, this is the first time that we've actually seen elk in our yard. There were seven of them, and they made themselves right at home. We were so excited we actually took our evening cocktails out on the deck to enjoy their presence along with the setting sun. I'd have to say that this will become one of my favorite memories of my time at our little red house in Upper Bear Creek.

So without further ado, here's the elk...