Dogwood Flower

I think this is a Kousa Dogwood. Dogwoods are my all-time favorite trees. Just learned that the "flower" is the yellow center...the white "petals" are actually leaves.

The Calm After the Storm

I woke up in the middle of the night last night to a great storm with crazy wind and thunder--lots of crashing and thrashing going on outside...and then this morning was as peaceful as can be. Isn't nature wonderful? This is one of my new tulips, Tulipa Spring Green, that I planted last fall. Bought the bulbs at the Bailey Arboretum Bulb Sale.

Nature's Topiaries

There is something so grand about palm trees...

Cravings

Seaweed, glorious seaweed. All different kinds. Check out how my food matches the color of my legs.

A large breadcrumb is delicious too...as long as you can hang on to it long enough to eat it!

Or just gorge on a pile of this stuff. This resort sure does satisfy all of my cravings!

Recipe for Getting the Glow

Ingredients:  afternoon light bouncing off the walls, tunes crankin' and the warmth of an old comfy sweater...

All ingredients for a rockin' fun shoot and portraits a-glow! Thank you Sue!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Artic

Okay, I know. My Mom is wacked. Do I look ridiculous? I know it is only 5 degrees and windy out here, and it's really hard to sniff anything good, and I do have a serious heart condition...but do I really have to wear my fleece hoodie AND my down jacket? It's hard to move, and I can't even button the thing. Do you think the birds and squirrels notice?

She did say something about Valentine treats though. Hmmmm...t-r-e-a-t-s...Treats...TREATS!! Where are they? Can't smell any here, so they must be inside!! If only I could move a wee bit faster in this getup!

Valentine's Day is actually good for something!! It sure makes dealing with the arctic blast a whole bunch better. See you inside.

Together

It all started with a family walk in a favorite place.

An invitation to play...

...run...

...hang out... 

...sniff...

...chill...

 ...and be together.

Thank you Kim. Your family is beautiful inside and out!

Orchid Zen

Orchids are so zen. Even the stem has a zen-esqueness about it.