We've been enjoying the beautiful weather lately by just spending some time out in our big backyard. The other day, we saw this bird carrying a sizable branch. We were guessing he was working on his nest. The other thing we've been enjoying is picking berries off our bushes as they ripen. They are so good, juicy, and sweet! … [Read more...] about Relaxing in the Big Backyard
Photography
At Peace in Nature – #WW
I took my fairly new camera out on a hike this past weekend and started trying out some of the different settings. It was so beautiful out! My son calls this flower a "Sunset Flower". I can certainly see where he gets that name, don't you? We saw this big turtle just sitting on the log sunning himself. When we passed by him again later, he had turned around and was facing … [Read more...] about At Peace in Nature – #WW
Time for a Walk – #WW
This past weekend, we loaded up the kids and drove to a nearby recreation area for a walk. Since we have only lived here for 3 months, this was our first trip to this park. The area was beautiful, and we saw lots of wildlife! Some posed for pictures, and some decided to keep moving so fast that I couldn't even get a shot. We had so much fun looking around that I am sure we … [Read more...] about Time for a Walk – #WW
I Got a New Toy
I got a new toy the other day. {Thank you, Wal-mart for your wonderful clearance sale!} I had been wanting to move up to a DSLR but had not taken the plunge, yet. Why not? Well, I didn't want to spend the money, I guess, but when I found it on sale for $130 off, I decided it was time. So I came home, charged up the battery, and went outside to take pictures of the flowers … [Read more...] about I Got a New Toy
Spring Flowers – Wordless Wednesday
Spring has sprung, and everyday, it seems that we find more things about our new house. The people whom we bought it from liked to work in the yard. While the flowers are beautiful, I have about the brownest thumb around. I sure hope these plants can grow on autopilot... I do know that the top picture is a yellow rose, but I don't have a clue what these purple flowers are. … [Read more...] about Spring Flowers – Wordless Wednesday