Friday, May 15, 2009

The Collector & Me

Hi Knitters,
This isn't a knitterly post but rather a springtime post. The Collector and I ventured out earlier this week with the camera in tow to the nature conservation park only a few blocks from our house. We love it there. 

Actually, last summer they added three large ponds to the park and I have a feeling that we will end up spending a lot of time by these ponds this summer. The Collector wanted to make a beeline for the ponds the minute we walked into the park. I hope you're up for lots of photos because that's what I have for you today.
Rambling open paths...
footprints under the water that tell a story....
secret entryways...
reflections of fluffy clouds painted on a pure blue sky...
never take the easy path...
tiny black tadpoles swimming under the water...
big trees bursting with buds...
dandelion heaven...
bumpy old bark...
twisty little vines waiting to be untwisted...
a smattering of violets, white and purple...
rules to be read...
a hidden ancient park...
with the best old rusty teeter-totter (complete with a car tire bumper)...
dried out wheat grass blowing in the wind...
and a fairy ballroom waiting to come to life.

The Collector in her glory.

Happy spring!
best, susie

2 comments:

Chris said...

Looks like a wonderful park. My boys could spend all day exploring in a place like that! I love it when cities keep lots of green spaces reserved. How fortunate that you are close and can visit often!

Sarah Dedmon said...

The pictures are wonderful, not just for what they show us of the sights around your home, but especially for what we can see through the eyes of The Collector's mother. :) She has a lovely spirit, and she is blessed with a mother who *sees* all the facets of her lovely spirit, and that is a rare and wonderful thing. Thanks for sharing - Sarah