Wednesday, April 27, 2011


the "orchard" at VMC
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a redbud tree growing wild at Bill and Ruth's
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robin nest in a crabapple tree
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I actually located some wild violets and wild phlox
down over the hill!
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Our neighbors have beautiful spring flowers!
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Our condo complex has a large amount
of "green space", including a
crab apple orchard.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011


One is with the goslings, the other is protecting
from predators.
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our Canada goose family
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Our crabapple tree is a sure sign of spring!
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Hard to believe--
this baby will grow up to be a
beautiful Canada goose!
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one of our new tulips
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A new bunch of little geese arrived.
Wish everyone could observe how the parent
geese protect them AT ALL TIMES.
Some human parents should take a lesson from them!
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Monday, April 25, 2011


Our purple plum (?) shrub is in bloom.
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maintenance repairing street sign
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Sunday, April 24, 2011


Easter dinner at Stacie and Brett's
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Stephanie, Lindsay and Ryan made these
great cupcakes for our dessert!
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Easter table at Stacie's
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Lindsay and Stacie
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Saturday, April 23, 2011


When Stacie was little, she never understood
all the worry about dandelions. After all, she
announced, "Yellow looks good with green!"
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nice bike...on the bike path going east on Polaris
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one of our new daffodils
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The VMC clubhouse has been updated out front.


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Even those from Iowa love the Buckeyes!
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Friday, April 22, 2011


still a favorite
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