Rachel is here for the week!
We're just going to have fun.
And be a little silly.
And hope every evening ends with a beautiful sky.
Morgan just enjoys having her sister by her side.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Water in the Woods
As I was walking through my yard Wednesday I could hear water running through the woods, so pack up my little Canon and took a stroll. I found many trees on the ground, some have been there for a long time as this one below, and some were downed durning the storm that swept through.
Once I get in the woods it's hard for me to tell which trees have just fallen, but there are telltale signs.
I do remember seeing these down like this so nothing new here.
However this one is fresh. An old dead tree that just couldn't stand the winds.
At the base I found all this beautiful color and a Resurrection Fern.
My house is on a high spot on the mountain so all this water runs by and down across the road toward the neighbors. There is a beautiful running stream that winds it's way around a bluff in the woods and off toward the river below.
I just love the Forsythia blooming in front of these old silos.
Heading back up the driveway I noticed something very wrong. This old tree, which I'd named the Hobbit house, was no longer standing. I realize how lucky we were because had it fallen the opposite direction it would have taken down our power line.
But for now all is well at Sunny Side Up.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Rain on the Mountain
Yesterday the rains came and the daffodils bowed their head in thanks.
The Lilac is just bursting to get out.
They are all just waiting for the sun to come back out to raise their heads to the sky.
The Redbuds can barley stand waiting.
Even the Clematis are making their move.
And color is on the verge of busting out!
Tomorrow...how the woods deals with the rain.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Such a Pretty Thing
I'm looking forward to it being even more beautiful than it already is!
Note to all my blog friends:
I've been looking at all your beautiful posts but haven't been very good at commenting lately. Seems I am taking advantage of the beautiful weather to get yard work done. The leaf clean-up has been taking the most time.
I've done everything from raking, to blowing, to scooping with the tractor bucket!!
Who knew living in the woods would be so much work!
NOT ME!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Spring?
It may not be Spring here on the mountain, but it sure feels like it!
And looks like it.
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| Morning Crocus |
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| Afternoon Crocus I was even able to find a butterfly that thought it was Spring! |
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| Winter Question Mark |
The White-throated Sparrow was prentending not to be there in the bush. 
And the Barberry Bush is not holding back.
Looks like we were all fooled today!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Late Winter Birds
It's been pretty nice here lately at Sunny Side Up and I've been raking and moving plants around the yard and just haven't had the camera out as much as I should. Now I could tell you the truth and say that most of the pictures I've been taking are horrible and I just don't have anything nice to post but I'm pretty sure none of you want to hear that!
So here are a couple of my little feathered friends looking for sunflower seed in the garden.
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| Carolina Chickadee |
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| American Goldfinch |
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| Tufted Titmouse |
Hope you all have sweet bird songs in your gardens!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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