June and July have given us dry days...
that bring the bugs out...
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and wet days that keep us in...
and Magnolia blossoms wet...
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Saturday was a wet day for us...
so when Alivia came down to visit...
out came her favorite book...and
behind it she hid!
just ignoring me and...
even trying not to smile for the camera...
but actually, I later got what I wanted....
one of her...deeply engrossed in her book!
Later she was off to draw...but what would it be...
After giving it some serious thought...
she made up her mind...and created some art...
that's how I enjoyed yesterday.
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Today...being a dry day...
Herhusband walked down the drive to
retrieve the trailer from the barn...
while I waited at the gazebo...
which yesterday...being a wet day...
the swing wore a raincoat ready for rain.
So after Herhusband left to help grandson
Dustin move some things...
I went into the field...with camera...
I went into the field...with camera...
pass the windmill...
and pass the bench in the field....
to the hillside just beyond the wire fence,
and pass the bench in the field....
to the hillside just beyond the wire fence,
where the blackberries are....
it is quite steep here in places...
it is quite steep here in places...
with ragged old trees...
and areas of plants with tall white blooms.
and areas of plants with tall white blooms.
It's thick with tall straight trees...
and dense with low growing fern...
On a walk here last week I discovered...
and dense with low growing fern...
On a walk here last week I discovered...
a Hawk feather...a small snail...
then an even smaller snail...
and an old empty shell...
then an even smaller snail...
and an old empty shell...
on the ground just beneath.
Also on that walk I placed something...
This was it a week ago...a little green walnut
Today it looked like this...
In a week I will return to see what I find.
and glowing pink eyes...which I just learned means
Also on that walk I placed something...
at the base of this middle tree to see
how it might change in a week's time.
This was it a week ago...a little green walnut
on a stack of rocks...even had a smiley face.
Today it looked like this...
green turned to gray... the leaf pulled away...
and the pebble fell off...
but he's still smiling.
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In a week I will return to see what I find.
On my way home this Box Turtle crossed my path..
with dark leathery skin...
and glowing pink eyes...which I just learned means
it's a male...females have yellowish brown irises.!
I found this slight heart shaped rock near him...
I found this slight heart shaped rock near him...
so I thought I'd take it home...
Eventually...I reached an entrance to field...
walked pass the pear tree...
then pass the Magnolia tree which has
Oh, remember Alivia's artwork yesterday?
Well, she drew appropriate pictures...
One dry day.....One wet day!
Note which one includes a smile
Eventually...I reached an entrance to field...
walked pass the pear tree...
then pass the Magnolia tree which has
a dry bloom today.
Oh, remember Alivia's artwork yesterday?
Well, she drew appropriate pictures...
One dry day.....One wet day!
Note which one includes a smile
and which one a frown!
21 comments:
I love the concentration on Alivia's face as she is 'into' the book. Escaping into a book is a favorite thing of mine. She is a lovely girl. Your photographs are splendid, as usual. The heart-shaped rock was quite a find! I just left Annette's site. I hope that she is doing well. I think of her every day. Thank you again, Wanda for a trip through what looks like paradise to me. "Could I be your neighbor?" :)))
Hugs and smiles,
Jackie
Hi Wanda, what a lovely post...you didn't miss anything my friend...of course my favorites are Alivia's pictures...she is so cute and I love that you appreciate and enjoy her so much. I have tried for several years to grow a fern in my living room but they don't do well at all and here I am looking at your fields and your are surrounded by them, I have always loved them. They grow like this in Scotland as well.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful world, hugs to Annette and of course to you.....:-) Hugs
Another beautiful walk with you, Wanda. Thanks!
I enjoyed all the pictures especially Alivia, and I love how she's so absorbed in her reading and in her art work, really beautiful pictures! And I loved her pictures too! She really knows how to express herself through her art! I think that's great.
'Loved the heart rock, I always keep my eye out for them! And I really liked the turtle too. Well, they were all great really!
And thanks so much for your nice comments on my blog and for always being so generous to me, I appreciate it.
Hello Wanda,
Whether it's raining or sunny in your world, it's quite beautiful. Alivia's pear tree is full of fruit, too. I'm glad she's a reader! That turtle's eye - piercingly pink! Sending you a smile...
Hello Wanda
rain or shine the outdoors is always majestic.
Mr Turtle has a beautiful shell. Is he a tortoise or turtle - water goer or not?
Your gazebo looks a tranquil place to relax or to share with friends and family... I love the light on your driveway pic, and the ruby magnolia too...
Happy days
Thanks Jackie...Alivia has always loved books.
Bernie...I can't grow ferns inside either...they like lots of humidity.
Thanks Eileen...I think I may have too many heart rocks! :)
Hi Barb...I just added to the post that the pink eye means the turtle's a male.
Hi Delwyn...he's a land loving box turtle.
Wanda,
As always I enjoyed the walk with you. It is wonderful that Alivia loves to read. I do like your heart rock. It is amazing how rocks can look like something. I recently found a rock that looked like a skeltons face.
hi Wanda
how r u dear..is been a while since my last visit...i sure missed some breathtaking pics of urs :)
Alivia is damn sweet.... m sure she lights up ur days :) hey i checked out ur previous post n jus loved the desert u made frm ur garden fresh blackberries :) i so wish i could get a spoon of it :)
Hi Wanda-
I so enjoyed walking with you today. I soaked up every image, every sound, every silent offering, every miracle. Your land is lovely. Alivia is darling. :-)
"Thank you" Wanda
Love to you
Gail
peace.....
It scares me to ask this but have you ever considered entering your photography in contests or doing this professionally (please say no, I find that totally disgusing)?
The scary part is if you wouldn't have time for us and I guess I am spoiled, Snow White...I just love your storybook land!!!
Aren't you afraid of ANY bug or reptile in the whole world, Wanda? You are sooooo brave!
Alivia does look so absorbed...guess that must be how I look as I do love to read also! Tell her, please, that her pictures are just lovely and really express the weather so well!
blessings and lots of hugs,
marcy
I really loved the photos of Alivia, Wanda. And it seems that she has definetly picked up on her grandma's appreciation for nature as it shows in her artwork! It rained here all day Saturday too.
It is a good thing you have a camera growing at your hands, and that you're sharing all your beautiful moments on your blog. I'm so happy I can walk with you for a while and enjoy whatever it is you enjoyed. Such a beautiful and talented granddaughter you have!
Hi Wanda!
Taking a gardening break...
So glad you enjoyed the Potter's House Photos ... It was such a beautiful visit... Joe (Greenport Pottery, L.I.)
gave us a little tour and I must have taken 20 pictures...Blogging makes me such a tourist :)
I bought several pieces...some for my daughters for Christmas... son, Jason still eats out of the cooking pot ;o) I'll wait on that...
This walk through your fields is done so well... I smiled when you wrote about the little green walnut on the stack of rocks...
Love Alivia's artwork :)
Thank you for the wonderful 'retreat.'
A wonderful week to you ~Maria
ps. I love your side bar photos of the seasons!
Hi Wanda
Belated apologies for not meeting you earlier - an "ambulance man's lot is never done!" to misquote W S Gilbert.
What a fantastic tour of photos and study of you lovely daughter Alivia.
I have signed up as your follower and thank you for following me.
I'm up rather late tonight catching up with overdue commenting. See you soon ~ Eddie
Hi Wanda, Just enjoyed another amazing journey with you, through your inspiring photos.
Enjoyed the bug, the turtle, the white flower and the "left behind" items and their metamorphosis.
Alivia is growing up so quickly. The thoughtful pose is charming. And her drawing are wonderful too.
Thank you, for sharing your family, your photos and a very special part of you, with us.
Warm Fuzzies =D
I would so wish to experience the slice of heaven you live in Wanda someday. Your drive way looks out of the world! Some day I shall make one of your drive way pictures my desktop wallpaper if you don't mind. It looks SO beautiful!
You are par excellence when it comes to Nature photography! You could actually give those journalists who work for the Discovery and National Geographic channels a serious run for their money :D
Thank you Anne, Nups, Gail, Marcy, Diana, Jientje, Maria, Eddie, Joan, and Stillness...I get behind in replying...but I do enjoy your comments...and appreciate that you take the time to leave one...your blogs are part of my day always!
The weather has been unpredictable here too, and I love the way Alivia expressed her feelings about it in her drawings. She loves the sunshine and rainbows, they make her smile. Your home gets more and more beautiful everyday! You take wonderful pics of the nature that surrounds you, as you have a good eye for the beautiful and natural. I love your postings, always. Blogland, is a wonderful, magical place, and with the words and photo's we can travel both near and far in just moments. I love it! What a blessing.
Thankyou for your comments and prayers. ((((HUGS)))) T
I am going in this morning for my job offer, and orientation... : )
Wanda..when I clicked on the first "bug" on this page to enlarge, I almost jumped back in my chair. He looks big enough to put a saddle on and ride. You take great pictures. Thanks for the information about the flowers. I'll check them out (if they grow in this zone.)
Smiles,
Jackie
Heirloom Alivia's bookos - how wonderful she does that! It will keep with her for her entire life. That turtle was something - gorgeous - but annoyed???? Send your moisture here please. I salivate at rain. I miss it.
What a lovely place to go walking...your home is beautiful!!
Your grandaughter is beautiful too!
Your pictures are just amazing..My son Sammy would love the turtle! The gazebo would be a favorite spot to sit..I really enjoyed visiting your page and I will definately come back and visit again! It's nice to meet you !!
Blessings, Jerelene
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