early one morning

There's just something about an early morning fog that transforms the familiar into something other…something mysterious and unknown. Like you've woken up in another world.






I didn't get any worms, but sure found a few spider webs.

happenings around here

I got some sunny tulips, just because.




Sweet Mr. Squirrel came visiting. He stayed there on my deck railing for almost 5 minutes while I took pictures. Barely moved the whole time!



You can hear the jets flying at our house…and sometimes even see them.



My mom & stepdad came for a visit, and we headed for Sumter's tourist attraction (yes, there is one)…the Swan Lake & Iris Gardens. Had a great conversation with a duck.



Dave's encounter with the whooper swan wasn't quite as friendly.



The baby geese paid us no attention whatsoever. must. find. food.



The heron put up with us until we were about 10 feet away.



The inchworm had no chance of escape.



The irises aren't out in force yet, but we found a few.





And they grow Magnolia blooms the size of my mother's head. But she'd probably disown me if I posted a picture of her on here. So I won't. Even though it's a lovely head.



I almost forgot the spooky turtles.