Life unfolds ... some of it here. This blog began as a way to focus on the good things in the midst of a crisis and be a connection to friends and family when it seemed to take all of my time just to weather the storms. It seems to have transformed into a sanctuary of musing and inspiration. Feel free to join me!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Reading ROCKS!
The last few days of school are here. These reading awards are a constant on the neck of my little one lately! She met more "AR" (advanced reading) goals than anyone in her class. Can you tell I'm a proud mama?
Sunday, May 20, 2007
And FINALLY ... Germany!
While I didn't spend much time out in the countryside, this is a typical quaint and picturesque view as I went speeding toward my first taste of Germany. To see more of the trip to and from Cologne and Frankfurt, click on the web album below.
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Scared Turkey
I scared a wild turkey today ... and he scared me! Of course, not the best photo, but it sure was a moment! I was taking the scenic route back to Grand Rapids and noticed a sign for a nature reserve. I decided to turn off the highway and follow the signs. The pavement turned to gravel. The birds seemed louder. Before long I found the reserve and though it was closed, it had a brochure and well-marked trails. So I took a hike! My peaceful serene photo walk (complete with Dr. Seuss flowers - I'll share that sometime, too) was suddenly turned into a tiny adventure ... for both me and the turkey! Evidently I got too close for comfort and he decided to leave his hiding place. Little did he know, I would never have spied him where he was. The sudden escape sounded more like a mini tornado. After I realized what had happened, I tried to grab a photo of him fleeing the forest. Thankfully he flew AWAY from me - I think he could have taken me down! I didn't know they were so HUGE!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Just as Good as the Ocean
Guess where I am? It's not the ocean (though it feels like it). It is LAKE MICHIGAN! Being from Minnesota, the Great Lakes are a pretty common thing. But I had never seen Lake Michigan from the sky or from the land that I can ever remember. It is massive! And it is beautiful, too. While this has been a tiring trip, the trees and water have been refreshing elements. It does something good for my soul to have sand between my toes and the wind in my face.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
My Therapy
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Mother's Day = FAMILY Day
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Rooster Days
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Flying High
I know why toads are fat.
OK ... so I really don't get into this. I mean REALLY don't. But I love to watch my kids have fun and grab these little mini-adventures along the way. This creature became named "Freddy" and lived in a big cardboard box for one night. Even our dog, Daisy, liked the frog! I was probably the least pleased. When the new acquisition was proudly displayed, it promptly began going #1 ... and going ... and going ... and going! No sooner had the kids put it in its box than it started going #2 in the water bowl ... and it was a monster! I didn't know that much waste could fit inside a frog! It seemed thinner after all that.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
NORWAY!
Have you ever visited a place so special that you could imagine spending a lifetime soaking in the sights and sounds? Norway was that for me. The experience seemed to melt blissfully from moment to moment. Choosing to spend the brief handful of days in Oslo, I can only imagine it would take a lifetime to take in the beauty and culture throughout the country. This is one place to which I can say, "I will be back."
FINALLY ... I sorted through the hundreds of photos and came up with 300 or so of my favorites.
Norway |
She loves the stage!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Sweet Sounds of Family (and funny faces)
The band concert has started and we're anxiously awaiting the 7th and 8th grade bands. I've already done my crazy cousin lady photog role and went down to the band area to take photos. Little M has Little L by her side and is a happy camper. My thought at the moment is simply, it's nice to have family!
Modeling in High Society
As my little model passed by this table, Ginny Creveling saw her 1957 Brownie Girl Scout uniform and exclaimed, "That's my FAVORITE uniform!" During this Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon, there were so many women who do so many wonderful things at our event. But Ginny Creveling is one who stands out in my mind because I saw her on the cover of Tulsa People magazine ... Woman of the Year (I think)? Naturally, I couldn't resist asking for a photo.
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