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!

Winterfest Fun!

One of my very first posts was about the cardboard sled race that Grand Haven has during their Winterfest every year.   This top picture is a collage of several of the sleds that participated this year (click on it to see the full collage). This time we decided to be a part of the race!  My hubby's friend came up for a visit and joined in on the fun.  We didn't want to spend much time or money on our sled, so we built the "Dutch Wonder".  (We live in Dutch Country and the Dutch are known for thriftiness.)  We didn't win our heat, but we had a good time, despite the cold weather!

Later we took our friend out to the pier; it's a must-see when you come to visit us!  It was a sunny day but the temps started out in the single digits and got up to the mid 20's by the afternoon.  We wore lots of layers and managed to keep from freezing.  I actually got warm, hiking over all the ice at the pier!  The week prior to this had seen strong winds, and freezing temperatures, so waves from the lake created an ice spectacle on the pier.  Here you can see Tim having fun rolling a big ice ball into the lake.  He likes to say that he "created a glacier" (albeit a small one)!

Winter in Michigan

My friend came to visit last weekend.  It was a sunny, but cold day.  Sunny days are a rare winter occurrence for us this close to the lake.  We took advantage of it by taking a walk.  We bundled up and bravely made our way out onto the ice covered pier.  I hope you enjoy these photos from our adventure.

 

Happy 2010 and F.R.O.G. Anniversary!

Today marks the second anniversary of when I started my blog.  Unfortunately this past year I posted even less than the year before.  Other things were just more important and urgent I guess.  Maybe I’ll do better this year.  My husband finished his MBA degree, so I might have more access to our computer, we’ll see.  I hope you enjoy this picture I took on the way home from a New Year's Eve party last night.  A home in our neighborhood has done this for a couple of years, but this was the first time we were able to get a good picture of it.  I love the tree and their sculpture work is great!  As you can see, it was snowing out, we had a white New Year's Eve and Day.  May your 2010 be a blessed year!

I'm still here!

It's been awhile since I've had time to post anything. I don't have much to say, but I thought you might enjoy this picture. It's a Monarch Butterfly on a Butterfly Bush. How appropriate! I captured it last Sunday as my husband and I took an evening walk.

Happy Birthday!!

Today is my husband’s birthday!  I think he’s had a good one so far.  Here’s a sweet birthday tribute from my aunt, “Gratefully Grammy”J

Happy Birthday to the one I love!!