Little Friend

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

Frozen in Time

Sittin' Pretty

"Once there was a tree..."~The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Smile!

Have You Seen my "Kids"?

Remembering the Cicada

Now that they are gone i would like to take a moment to remember the cicada. Of all the haters, i was not one. In fact, i rather enjoyed their little stay. My ears delighted in their serenade. I was actually fascinated by those big red eyes and beautifully detailed wings!
Yes, i do miss that interesting insect. For now i will admire them in the pictures that i took and marvel at their at their design. Then in another thirteen years, i know they will be back and i will be watching and waiting.
See you later, cicada!

Apology

Now what was it i was saying in an earlier post about butterflies?

I believe i stated that the butterfly was not an easy subject to photograph and even went as far as to call the butterfly a tease.

Well i now feel the need to apologize to the butterfly. As you can clearly see as you scroll down the page here that i have quite a few pictures of butterflies!

It seems the beautiful winged creatures are everywhere these days. Playing on the breeze, lighting on flowers, fence posts, rocks and anything else it can find and hanging out near the creek; one does not have to look far to find a butterfly or even a bunch of butterflies together.

They have kept me busily running around with my camera in tow and snapping shots as i get the opportunity.

That is why i feel the need to tell the butterfly i am sorry and i promise to be more careful with my words in the future. I also thank you for still allowing me to stalk you relentlessly while you flutter about.

Thank you!

A Thought for the day

If we are to truly make a difference in our world we are to be different.

In the Quiet

Butterflies are fun to watch but not so easy to photograph. That is where patience and stillness come into play.

To get this picture i had to sit for some time and make very little movement. In time the butterflies came around-attracted by a small puddle of water. I was practically holding my breath the whole time, making every effort to make as little sound as possible. It was only after they had gotten comfortable and frolicked for a while that i started taking pictures.

As you can see, the effort paid off.

This is true of my quiet time in the mornings as well. It isn't always easy to get up in the morning while everyone else is still sleeping, even more difficult when i haven't slept so well the night before or have a big day ahead. But it is always worth it!

It is not always easy to sit quietly and put away distractions long enough to sit and listen to God. But when i am still it is much easier to hear God when He speaks and it is so worth the effort.

The more time i spend quietly with God the more my faith grows and the more my faith grows the more my patience grows. With this growth comes the eagerness to get up in the morning and spend time with the Lover of my soul. After my time with Him i am much better equipped to face the day and handle whatever comes my way because i have invited my Lord to spend the day with me. I realize i can not make it without Him.

It is also in the quiet moments throughout the day that He continues to teach me-like those moments when i am watching butterflies!

The Butterfly

What is it?

Jeremy found this whatchamacallit on the door to his shop the other day. Interesting looking creature and we see a lot of interesting critters around here but i had never seen this one before.

What is it?

Does anyone know?

Dragonfly

Dragonflies are easier to photograph than butterflies and hummingbirds-they like to tease. But the dragonfly seems drawn to the camera and will let me take picture after picture. I have even had them light on my hand in the creek and they will sit as long as you let them. With those big ol' eyes it seems they are studying you and even listening as you go on about how beautiful they are!

Maybe flattery can get you somewhere...

Funny Face

Sometimes even in beauty there is humor.

Take my hand, Lord, and lead me through this day, step by step. Remind me that I cannot do everything I wish nor do any of it perfectly. Only you are perfect, and only with your help can I do my best. Help me to remember to ask for that help. -Avery Brooke

Wordless Wednesday

Ducks in a row

My Mystery Flower

I am hoping someone can help me out here. The picture above was taken in my backyard but i have never noticed this flower before. So i am wondering if it's not a weed. If it is a weed it is one of the prettiest weeds i have ever seen. There were two more like it close by.

What caught my eye was the detail and the color. It is such an interesting flower. It seems to radiate and as you can see, i was not the only one who was drawn in. The bee lit on the flower while i was taking the pictures.

I am thinking i might sketch this and paint it in watercolor.

Until i know more about it i will call it my "mystery flower". If anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate it.