Sunday, January 30, 2011

GLORIOUS!

I don't know about where you live, but our weather here over the weekend was phenomenal! The temps. got up to just above 70 degrees! I fooled myself into believing that Spring is just over the horizon, but I know better than to get my hopes up too high. Last year, in February, we got about 4 incles of snow. So, as the saying goes, "It ain't over 'til it's over!" Nevertheless, I couldn't resist the opporunity to get outside and soak up that warm SUNSHINE! Abby joined me and we decided to take our cameras with us so we could capture some of the pretty sights we saw. Here's a few of the shots I took...

We always have ducks swimming in the lake behind our house. As I stood on the banks, this little beauty came in really close to us.

She paddled away for just a moment,then decided to come back for a quick "Hello".

I glanced up and spotted this mighty blue heron, with wings outstretched, preparing for a landing! I'm still not 100% convinced it wasn't a pterodactyl!

This was Abby's idea...she's becoming a talented photographer and has such a good eye for composing pictures. We enjoy learning together!

We went to a local park yesterday and there were geese EVERYWHERE!

I've always loved the look of sunshine filtering through the trees.

New LIFE was popping up all around us!

Yes, we definitely had a "picture perfect" weekend! It felt like the whole world was rejoicing!



P.S. Just a reminder for you to come back this Wednesday for my GIVEAWAY!!! You won't want to miss it!
April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

18 comments:

Unknown said...

It was a fabulous weekend here also I love all the pictures

Rebecca Jo said...

OK... I'm jealous... I'm DYING to remember what it feels like to be without a coat!!!!

What a fun thing for you & Abby to work on together.. photography! Keep it up - I'm one of those people who LOVE to look at others pictures!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Looks like a fun time for you and Abby, and the wildlife shots are amazing. Thanks for sharing, April, and let's hope no more freezing temps.

XO,

Sheila :-)

Paula said...

Beeee-u-tiful pictures, Miss April! We had a warm sunny weekend here too, and it was sooo nice. If I didn't already have spring fever, I have it now for sure!

-stephanie- said...

What a beautiful "Spring"-like day. Beautiful pictures.
We're still loaded with snow with more to come.

Queenie Jeannie said...

Totally jealous!! It's still cold here, although we haven't had to deal with all the snow and ice like most of the US has this year. But still...I wish we could have some of your warmer weather, lol!

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi April
I LOVED all your pictures. Glad you are starting to see spring over there. Love the cute duck and the sun peeping through the trees picture.
It's still below freezing here most nights but during the day when the sun out it is lovely. At the weekend I sweeped leaves outside and birds were collecting twigs and moss for their nests. It made me smile and happy to think that spring is just around the corner.
Lindsay
x

Blondie's Journal said...

What a beautiful day you had, April, and I'm glad you got out to enjoy it! Your pictures are beautiful, especially the blue heron...it's looks right out of National Geographic!

Hope your weather stays wonderful, we have blizzard warnings!

XO,
Jane

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS pictures!! What kind of camera do you have?

Amy said...

Great pictures! I love photography too and looking at them is almost as much fun as taking them.

The weather here has warmed up but they are calling for 20's by Wednesday! YUCK!

Robin Beck said...

I'm glad it warmed up for you, I told you I'd send you some sunshine! LOL!
It's so neat you and Abby have a hobby to share!
Love,
Me

Mommy Mac said...

We loved our weekend here too!

Soooo, ready for Spring!

.mac :)

Ruby Red Slippers said...

The sun always makes me happy-we had a lovely sunny weekend here in Michigan...the temps were near zero, though, and the foot of snow we already have is going to be growing by another foot on Wednesday! I always look forward to Spring-but we don't get our hopes up until April...End of May, for sure!
:)
Have a wonderful start to your week!

jules said...

You weren't kidding when you said you had good weather....

I'll trade you.

Anonymous said...

I don't think it got that warm here. Saturday it was in the 50s with some wind so it still felt chilly to me. Rumor has it that it was 65* on Sunday. I wouldn't know since I slept all day then went to work. I don't think spring is here yet. They are forecasting the high Friday to be 34* with some snow/rain. Ugh!

Beautiful pictures!

Denise said...

Such lovely pictures.

Heidi said...

ah, that does look and sound glorious, indeed! how wonderful you two can share the photog. hobby together!

Cyndy Bush said...

The weather has been gorgeous here, too. Beautiful pictures!