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Amphibious Friends

June 16, 2014

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H and I recently encountered this frog sculpture in one of the ponds at the botanical garden.  We were even more surprised when, in the nearby reeds, we discovered the real deal.

 

Celebrating Dad

June 15, 2014

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Huge hugs and smooches to you, Dad!  I miss you this Father’s Day and always.

 

 

 

Fashionable Family Friday: Grandma’s Girls

June 13, 2014

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I believe that Grandma was supposed to be the focus of this picture.

 

 

 

Keeping Up with the Times

June 11, 2014

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I know the trend these days is serving farm-to-table meals, but this is the closest I’ve come to producing an edible garden… small pots of mint, parsley, and basil.  H refers to this mode of operation as yard-to-table.

 

 

 

Watery Eyes

June 9, 2014

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H and I have passed by this water fountain at the botanical garden many times but never noticed the relief sculpture behind the water until our last visit.  Tiny ethereal faces peer out from organic plant life.  Once I discovered them, I couldn’t stop staring.

Fashionable Family Friday: “NOW You Wanna Photograph Me? Really?”

June 6, 2014

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Is there no privacy around here?

 

Forms of Nature

June 4, 2014

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A cloudy day at the botanical garden made for some crazy reflections in one of the Aquatic Plant Ponds.

 

Snap!

June 2, 2014

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As I mentioned last month, I’ve been practicing with the new camera I got for my birthday.  What better proving ground than my own garden?

 

 

 

Fashionable Family Friday: What Not to Wear

May 30, 2014

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From the looks of our attire, the weather must have been a bit chilly.  I’m struck by the differences in our footwear:  sensible shoes for climbing rocks (me); socks and strappy red dress shoes for Sister L; and then there is Sister S, with her open-toed sandals that look a size too big… an accident waiting to happen.

 

 

 

Good Luck Omen

May 28, 2014

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I just wanted to share a little ladybug magic today.