We reluctantly packed up at the crack of dawn this morning and headed home, putting Colorado and the Rockies in our rear view mirrors. But not before a fun send off from a few rather large visitors. One elk stood right outside our back door, while two others mulled around in the neighboring yard. They…
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The Adventure Continues
Back to Rocky Mountain National Park this morning. First stop: Sprague Lake. This has to be one of my favorite spots of the day. Below is a fly fishing lesson. Can you imagine learning a new skill with THIS as your backdrop? Check out this brazen little chipmunk. We were within just a foot or…
Enjoying the Views
After a loooong drive through the monotonous landscape of Kansas, which my youngest son likened to running on a treadmill, we finally reached the gorgeousness of Colorado. Per usual, we’ve had a very loose agenda. A few non-negotiables are on the itinerary, but we mostly just go with the flow. As a family with two males, one…
Om…
We have a family of chipmunks in our backyard that continues to provide a lot of amusement. This morning when I sat down to breakfast, I caught a glimpse of Buddha out the corner of my eye. I turned to look and…there he was. Little chipmunk just chilled out on top of Buddha Man’s head.
More to Love
After a trip to a familiar garden on Wednesday, I was able to visit a new one today. Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Around every bend, there was something new to make me catch my breath. It was right around this spot that I realized that part of my heart would be left behind here. “Rest here…
Happy Place
Had a chance to visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois, yesterday. I love this place. I’ve been here several times, but never in the spring. Every visit has been different; every visit has had something new to offer. The only season I’m missing is winter. And I’ll bet that’s beautiful, too.
Sunday in Spring
Whether it’s watching a caterpillar in the grass… …or sharing a blanket with a buddy… …or even waiting to make a debut… …there is something so magical about childhood in springtime. (Glimpses from a friend’s lovely baby shower.)
Let it happen.
So I bought this blooming plant for my dining room table without asking what it is — or even caring. It is truly one of the most gorgeous things I’ve seen. But I love it even more after photographing it. Above photo was intentional. The next two were total accidents. And I love them best….
Unexpected
I know I’ve been blogging floral photos constantly lately — and I confess that I headed to the park this afternoon to take more. But then I became a little sidetracked. Check this guy out! He wasn’t crazy about me, but he indulged me for a few minutes. But then he decided he’d had enough…
Glimpses
This has been one of the most beautiful springs I can remember. Many flowers seem to be peaking this weekend. Sigh. Smile.
Wednesday Walk
Went for a long walk with Tanner this evening after work for no other reason than we could. It’s spring, it’s beautiful…why not. So I grabbed my camera just in case. Oh, the variety of colors, shapes, sizes and scents. Lest it appear that my only focus is flowers nowadays, may I present this. As we walked,…
New Friends and Flowers
Saturday hike with Tanner on a perfect spring day. I’ll take it. We met new friends. This is Sadie and Sophie Bassett. We found random fields of flowers… …some Bleeding Heart… …and the show-stopper: loads of lilacs just starting to bloom. We’ll have to go back when the bushes are at their peak. But today…
So many shades…
…of pink. No wonder the bees are mesmerized.
Hike in the 100 Acre Wood
“Hey Mom, let’s take a hike.” Sunshine…Saturday…time spent with my son in the great outdoors… Gee, twist my arm. It’s amazing how much scenery can be packed into a relatively short trek. Along the way, I’m pretty sure we found Piglet’s house in the 100 Acre Wood. If this thing had a door… Don’t…
Friday with Mom
My mamma picked THE most beautiful day of the year for a day trip to our zip code. Sunny, seventy degrees…so, so lovely. And we picked THE most beautiful place to start the day — the Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show. So many wonderful varieties, shapes and colors. But mostly just wonderful company. Loved getting to…
Morning with the Birds
Made my annual trip to Alton, Illinois, to do a little bird watching this morning. I wish a had a longer lens because the eagles were on the hunt this morning and it was tough to get zoomed in enough. If you look closely, you can see that this pretty fella nailed his treasure. An…
Sunday at the Garden
Early morning trek to the Botanical Garden and I saw this guy along the way. This set the tone for my adventure. I had a smile on my face for the next several hours. Here was my destination: the 2014 Orchid Show. It was more fun when I went last year with my mom, but…
Christmas on Ice
When we left our house on Christmas Eve morning, it was cold…and dry. But by the time we’d driven about thirty or forty minutes, the entire world was sparkling. It was stunning. Every twig, berry and blade of grass was coated in ice. Here are a few glimpses from the past three days, that, I might…
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
This morning…well, it’s a beauty.
A Day in the Life
Believe it or not, these seemingly random photos are actually related. These images reflect my day. From the time I got up to, well, now, I took one photo an hour (when it was possible) to document a “day in the life.” Not to say that my life is vaguely significant or even remotely interesting….
Sometimes…
….God smiles in color. And this year, God seems to be smiling a lot. In fact, I’d call it a full-on belly laugh. The trees in our neighborhood don’t even look real this year. It’s absolutely spectacular. A number of four-legged friends were out and about enjoying the colors and cool temperatures. Including this big…
Looking Like Fall
I cannot figure it out, but there are costumed scarecrows all along my route to work. There are so many themes…baseball players, cheerleaders, super heroes, Buzz Lightyear, pirates, you name it. But this Wizard of Oz set is my favorite. …and on the other side of the street is the Wicked Witch and some ruby-red…
Ohhh…..
“It’s amazing the difference a bit of sky can make.” – Shel Silverstein Especially when the sky is filled with every color in the rainbow. Here are a few photos from our visit to the balloon glow at the 2013 Forest Park Great Balloon Race. And if you liked the quote, check out this article…
Celebrating Craft and Color
I noticed today on my iPhone that I’ve taken a few photos this week that had something unintentional in common. They all represent crafts I admire and similar rich colors. Above was a woman dying clothes by hand at SKIF. Like the store, each piece is unique. Below is a small display at my favorite…
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