Pink Tulip Project

I came across this beautiful garden of pink tulips today. It is called a "Pink Tulip Project" in honor of breast cancer awareness. The garden is much larger than this photo shows, but certainly is a beautiful reminder of the cause.

Flowering Quince

This bush from my schoolyard that boasts these beautiful salmon-colored blooms is apparently a flowering quince. Thanks to my colleague, Jane, who knew exactly what it was!

White Sea Glass

It was just too cold this morning for an outdoor picture. Had been saving more sea glass for another capture. (Stayed much warmer!)

Swings

It was a cloudy, drizzly day on the playground today. The swings sat silent longer than usual.

Whiskers

Okay, so a little different cat shot for today. Was fooling around with close-ups of Graham. Loved the way his whiskers showed up. If only he didn't look so apathetic about the paparazzi!

A Tale of Two Kitties

Today's post features our cat, Graham (the gray cat), and our neighbor's cat, Evin (the orange cat). Both are clearly "modest" gentlemen who are well-loved by their owners. But there's something about male cats and territory. Although they'll defend their own territory to the bitter end, they also like to continually check out the other's. (The grass is always greener, you know.) Sometimes this results in occasional fights, as is evidenced by Evin's nose. Not sure if Graham was responsible for that or not. Separate frames are probably a good idea here!

"Upta Camp"

We headed "upta camp" for the day today. This was the view on the way in. What a beauty! No bugs, little wind, and temperatures in the low 70's. Can't beat it!

Later while on a walk, I decided to shoot this old house. It reminded me of day#100's picture of the deserted old farmhouse, although I tried to incorporate some different angles.

Yellow Tulips

I love it when it stays light late enough to go for an after-dinner walk. Caught this capture on just such a walk this evening!

Jumbo Whoopie

We celebrated my son's birthday a day early today. He will be turning 17. His "cake" was a jumbo whoopie pie made at a local bakery. What's not to love?

Mosaic

I won this table in a raffle at school years ago. It looks great outdoors in the summer with a potted plant atop it. Time to dust off the outdoor furniture and to start thinking WARMTH!

Birthday Cake

So it was my birthday today. My 14 year-old daughter made me a delicious cake with funfetti! It's so nice to have family that cares about you!

Cherries

Today we took our son, a high school junior, to the campus of our alma mater for open house. I was reminded of the variety of types of trees and shrubs that grow on campus. I have no idea what type of tree this is, other than these appear to be cherries of some sort. However, as in the past, I know some smart horticulturist bloggers will hopefully help me out! Do you know what kind of tree this is?

Sunday Swim

My principal loaned me her zoom lens over vacation. Made it infinitely easier to get closer to this Canadian goose out for a Sunday swim!

April Snow

I shot this just yesterday without snow. Such a cruel joke by Mother Nature!

I'm afraid this daffodil's down for the count.

This could be pretty... if it weren't April!

Azalea

The start of April vacation means I can take my time shooting and likely post much earlier in the day! My azalea bush looks so beautiful right now. Not sure how happy it'll be with the forecasted rain and snow for this weekend. Alas, April is still a winter month here.

Udderly Curious

This was my first try at shooting cows (figuratively speaking). They looked extremely curious as to why I'd stopped my car and walked up to their fence! It is clear that to do a better job I will need a zoom lens of some sort. Not happy with this shot, but it's a baseline, I guess.

Daffodil

This is yet another reason why I enjoy spring so much. Color!

Cupola #2

My husband just finished building this cupola for our garage. I think he did a fine job!

Bloomin' Tulips

Today my class was thrilled to find that our Journey North tulip garden has begun to bloom! This is the earliest bloom that we have record of in the 7 years that I've been doing this project! (You may have noticed that this is the second day that I've posted two pictures- not just one. Was feeling a bit like a mother being forced to choose her "favorite child". Just can't do it.)

Apple Blossoms

It seems so early for apple blossoms! Everything's about 2-3 weeks ahead this year. How beautiful to look at, though.

Deserted

This old farmhouse has been deserted for years now. It's sad to see it in such a state, although it still has so much character.

P.S: It's day #100! Such a milestone!

Forsythia in the Rain

The forsythia bushes outside my school are a brilliant yellow. They were even prettier this morning covered in droplets of rain!

Magnolia in Bloom

Seems like everything's beginning to bloom as of late! This is one of the beautiful blooms on a magnolia at school. Lovely!

Purple Pansy

Passed this purple pansy (and its friends) as I walked to work this morning. SOOOO glad spring is here!

Family Tree

This is my first attempt at some sort of self-portrait. I bought these earrings last spring at a genealogy conference. They depict a family tree.

April Showers Have Brought...

I planted the bulbs for these "early bloomers" close to 10 years ago. (I can't remember their name.) They always bloom about the time my crocuses do. Finally all those April showers (and torrential downpours) have brought about something positive!

Asparagus

Nothing like fresh asparagus with Easter dinner! Add a little hollandaise sauce.....yum!

Easter Tulips

Bought these tulips to bring to Easter dinner tomorrow. Decided to shoot them first!

Foggy Beach

I rode to a nearby beach with a friend today and took a walk. It was very foggy, although there were actually several people out doing the same thing. It was so relaxing- I love walking along the beach!

Cupola

This interesting cupola sits atop the town hall. This building used to serve as one of the town elementary schools many years ago. I liked the shadows caused by the setting sun.