Through My Eyes - Signs of Spring

Feb. 16, 2009

Signs of Spring

There was VERY strong rain & wind storm last week. This rainbow was taken in a break in the rain.

Shortly after the rainbow I looked out our kitchen window where I had seen the rainbow, and I saw this Flicker sitting up on the power line. I haven't seen one since last Spring. I'm so excited!

I love to hike! (For those of you who don't know me.) So, as part of my Valentines Day present my hubby took me hiking, just him, me and two dogs. (The kids were at Grandma's house, Thanks Mom!)

While we were hiking we saw a lot of downed trees. Some of them were old, but some were not and were ripped up or twisted, like this one.

But it was not all destruction, there was new green growth. There was moss, fungus, and green undergrowth.

I looked through the trees and saw something moving that was white. There were two swans swimming around in a little bit of open water.

What a wonderful day of hiking! To top off the day, we had borrowed the movie "Fire Proof" to watch. It was great! I am SO thankful for such a thoughtful husband.

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Feb. 16, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Robinlyn

Oh, Thank you for taking us on your hike. Swans and little green things, how wonderful. And who is that man in that picture? Bob looks so different with his addition. :)
I am dealing with a little head cold, yuck. Last year I was healthy, healthy, this year if anyone sneezes in the same block as me I get it. Oh well....see you soon!
Love,
Robin

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Feb. 19, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by basketflat

What a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration. I love to hike too. How blessed you were to get to enjoy two swans during your hike. I don't think I've ever seen swans in person, except maybe at the zoo. There is a place in Washington State where they have Trumpeter Swans each winter. I've thought about how I could take my girls as they love Trumpeter Swans. I haven't figured it out yet though.

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Feb. 21, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by fruitbuns

Enjoyed those photos. We took a walk today, it was spring like, and there are buds coming on the trees.

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