It’s been a little while since Lola has made an appearance here on the blog, so I thought I would make her day by posting just a few recent photos. A couple weeks ago, we fired up the grill since it was a nice day. We left the french door open, and Lola sat at the threshold, on the lookout for Spring. She’s always really excited at this time of year since there is more activity just outside her window to keep her occupied. She’s an indoor cat, but she gets more intrigued by the great outdoors…that is, until a chirping bird or barking dog is heard in the distance, sending her running back inside to safety.
It’s officially Spring, and all of the flowering trees are blossoming and so beautiful! It’s also my Mom’s birthday today, and I know that she loves flowering trees, especially the Dogwood! We’re expecting some April showers to blow through soon, so I hurried to capture some the delicate flowers that make this tree so magnificent and such a telling sign of Spring.
*Editor’s Note: Upon further investigation, I may be mistaken about the name of this tree…it very well could be a Flowering Crabapple. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know! š
We’ve been enjoying some fantastic weather here in the Midwest…I sure hope it sticks around for awhile! I had the pleasure of meeting up with some fellow photography enthusiasts the other night. And what a perfect night it was! It felt like one of those summer evenings when all is right with the world, when you feel almost like you’re on vacation. Everywhere people were outside enjoying food, drinks and friendly conversation. Dogs were leading their owners on a happy stroll, tails wagging, saying hello to every passer-by. The sun’s familiar warmth was welcomed by one and all. And I had my camera. I had chosen the well-known artsy area, Mass Ave, for our meeting spot. This awesome district is known for its art, culture, restaurants, and unique shops. I’ve been searching for a little inspiration, a little something different, and this was the perfect fit!
There’s just something about palm trees that I love! Maybe it’s because seeing one usually means I’m somewhere warm, sunny, tropical, beautiful…perhaps on a vacation, perhaps sipping a pina colada. There are many different types of palm trees. In fact, I learned that Florida is home to 27 varieties of this natural beauty; however, only 12 of the 27 are native to Florida. (Source: Answers.com) No matter how many types there are, I’m a fan of them all. Here are a few more photos from Florida, featuring…you guessed it, palm trees!
Hello friends! Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Pink Thursday! Now you may ask, “Pink Thursday”…what’s that? Well, I made it up! The following photos can explain it though…enjoy!
