Our Sweet Pumpkin!

For those of you that are wondering, I'm still here!  I've just been busy with other priorities.  One of those being preparing for a new "pumpkin" that I'm expecting in March!  We found out the gender of our pumpkin not too long ago and let our families know over Thanksgiving.  This picture should give you a clue.  We are thankful for our pumpkin and excited for the arrival!

I have lots of pictures stored up for the blog, but we'll see if I get around to using them or not.  In the meantime, enjoy this one and have a good holiday weekend!

Friends

After a long/tiring day at work, it's always nice to come home to friendly faces.  Well, I had one such day a few weeks ago.  I was delighted to come home to some really friendly faces! 

. . . . and of course my sweet husband was there to greet me as well! :)  

SMILE!!

I work for a landscape company and one day was not going particularly well.  On my way back from picking up a desperately needed mower part I saw this bed of Daylilies.  I was stopped at a red light and it took me a bit to recognize the design of the bed across the intersection. For a moment I wished I had my camera with me.  Then I realized that I did!  I whipped it out of my lunch box (I have a lot more than just lunch in there!) and quick snapped this picture before the light turned green.  I love how God gives us smiles during ordinary (or frustrating) days.  May you find something to smile about today!

John Ball Zoo

My husband and I took a trip to our local zoo this summer. 

We saw Pelicans hanging out with ducks.  Later we observed the Pelicans swimming.  One of my husband's favorite animals are ducks.

Another of his favorite animals are penguins.  One even went for a swim and a closer look at us!

This brown bear enjoyed observing us from the cool water.

This crow was interested in the crow sounds my husband made from a bird application on his I-Pod touch.  We could tell he recognized the sound, but had trouble finding the crow making the noise!  Other birds in another location were also interested in the sounds the device made.

We were able to pet some sweet and friendly baby goats.

We fed some birds.  They were quite happy to perch on our sticks or a near-by branch and eat our offerings.

One of my favorite animals was this wolf.  I know he looks like a fox, but it's a wolf.  Unfortunately I do not remember his full name.

We also observed this recently created live wall.  I'm sure it will look great once it grows in some more.

Summer Flowers

A few weekends ago my husband took me to check out a local greenhouse.  While there we purchased a hanging basket for our deck.  Since we live in an apartment we don't have our own garden, but it is nice to have some summer color!

We also purchased this fun watering can to help me water.

Animal Friends

Earlier this week I saw this guy peeking out.  He wasn't shy and let me get several pictures.  These were taken from inside my work truck and I zoomed in, but I was relatively close.  He started out hiding in his "home", but it didn't take long at all for him to venture out.  He never really left his "door", so he could still run to safety, should I pose a threat!

 Last night my husband and I took a walk downtown so that we could enjoy the last day of warm spring-like weather before the snow came.  We saw these two on a date.  I think they are looking for a good spot for their nest.

Pasadena

 
While visiting my sister in sunny CA, it was suggested that we take a trip to Pasadena.  We viewed the beautiful City Hall while we were there.  The building has a neat courtyard, but I didn't get any pictures of it.  I'm sure it looks better in the summer when the roses are blooming! 

We caught a glimpse of this lovely couple getting some wedding photographs taken at the scenic location.

 

This couple had a unique limo waiting for them!