Wordless Wednesday - Feeling Froggy

Feeling froggy lately.

Wordless Wednesday - The Elusive Cat

My elusive Marlow.

Wordless Wednesday- Birth of Seedlings

First shoots peeking out.

Baby Pictures!

Do you remember my blog about my very first photo shoot that I did of my friends maternity pictures? Well, in November J and J welcomed their beautiful daughter L into the world! I was lucky enough to be chosen to take a few baby pictures the other day - what a pleasure and a joy!

Adventures in Lego Land

I am pretty excited about a new development in my life. Not too long ago, the editor of the Wyandotte Patch asked me if I would be willing to be a freelance photographer, filling in on stories as needed. I of course said yes! So far I have shot Third Friday in Wyandotte events, and a few animal shelter events, which of course were near and dear to my heart.

This last shoot was a blast! I shot photos of a children's lego contest. It was a gray and nasty day outside, totally uninspiring and blah. Inside the library however, were bright colors, laughter and creativity, some of my favorite things. The kids did such a great job, and it was pretty cool to see kids playing and building with legos at the library, in this time of video games. I felt such a renewed hope for our future! Please, check out the rest of my photos of this fun event ~ it will be a two part photo series. The first is of the kids building, and the second, unpublished one is of the finished projects. If you live in the area, pop on by to vote for your favorite!

Wordless Wednesday- Sunset over Big Meadows

Rain makes me sentimental, and this was a great trip.

Marching in

"March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb."

I think aside from October and November, March is one of my favorite months. It is a month of hope and new beginnings; it is a month that stands on the border of winter and spring.

It is a very green month in my mind as well - I start thinking about my garden, since now is about the time my Uncle will be starting seeds, and will be heading out to his greenhouse to start our plants. I am excited to see every year what he will grow. I told him I want to photograph the whole process this year, from seed to finish, and I should be starting this pretty soon. I bought some seed as well, to have him start for me; I chose Detroit Dark Red Beets and Spinach. I hope I can fit everything in my garden! Last year we expanded the garden site, and Billy built a fence, which did not keep Penny out by the way, and I don't think Billy would like it if I asked to expand the garden even further this year. I am hoping for the usual suspects in a backyard garden, tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, red peppers, green peppers, banana peppers, cucumbers - my mouth is watering just thinking of all these fresh vegetables straight from my own garden. I always want to plant pumpkins, but they are such space hogs! I might try to sneak some in behind the garage though..

However, the best things I receive in my little uncle-grown garden kit are the sunflowers. Not practical, unless you are a bird or squirrel, but I love these giant yellow flowers of happiness. Last year mine were trampled as seedlings by a certain English Setter, so I have to figure out where to plant them this year to keep them safe. I also ordered a Blue Girl hybrid tea rose bush that I am going to plant in the front yard - I love the coloring in this picture! Every year I add to our perennials, but I like to do that by wandering around my favorite nursery and farm market, Kurtzhals' Farms, and picking out whatever calls to me that day. I currently have peonies and roses, many types of lavender (which I am addicted to planting for some reason), and Billy picked out lamb's ear a few years ago, which every year comes back bigger. The birds love it too, stealing soft and silky leaves for their nests, and in the fall after it has gone to seed, they eat it.

I have to totally redo the herb garden this year - I always plant it next to the house, and I love when Penny rolls in the herbs, because she comes back in smelling like thyme, rosemary, oregano. I probably shouldn't like it, since this is why I have to replant and fix the bed, but who can resist a sun warmed dog smelling like herbs? I am going to be smart this year, and plant extra in pots.

What about you? Do any of you garden? What do you like to plant? I am always looking for new additions!

Wordless Wednesday- Spring is coming

Spring is on its way, slowly unfurling.