Gathering Raindrops

Gathering Raindrops, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It rained, just in time to water the flowers I planted yesterday.

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Heavenly

Heavenly, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

A sunny day spent working in the garden is heaven.

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A Tale of Two Rivers

 Sunday was Scott's birthday and he wanted to spend it at the Lochsa River.  They do the annual Lochsa River Madness at Lochsa Falls on Memorial Day weekend.  The river levels were very high this year, which he figured would make for some great action.  He was right.  We watched for almost 2 hours.  We saw kayaks, catarafts, and rafts go over the falls. It was a blast!

Then we took a 19 mile detour on the way home to see Selway Falls. 

It was worth every minute on that dirt road.  Gorgeous!

Lilac

Lilac, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

They are finally blooming. That's late, even for the Inland Northwest.

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What in the World??

What in the World???, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I have no idea what this guy is, but isn't he cool? Insects remind me of aliens... If anyone knows what this is, please leave a comment. I'd love to know his name.

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Windy

Lilacs in Wind, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I was hoping the wind would die down enough today to get a shot of the lilacs. I was really frustrated at lunch, because it was still blowing hard enough to make getting a sharp photo impossible. Then I decided ~ if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and started experimenting with longer exposure. I thought this one turned out very cool.

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Weeping Cherry, Overcast Day

Weeping Cherry, Overcast Day, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Raindrops on Poppy Leaves

Raindrops on Poppy Leaves, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Pink & Blue

Columbine

Bad Teeth

Bad Teeth, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

This guy really needs to see a dentist.

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Flower Waterfall

Flower Waterfall, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

We went for our first Photo Walk of the 2011 season, to Manito Park in Spokane. The weather was surprisingly cooperative and I got some great shots. Click on the picture for a link to my Flickr Manito Park set.

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Happy Birthday, Neela Joleen!

Happy Birthday, Neela Joleen!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I have no idea what kind of tree this is, but it doesn't matter because today our second granddaughter was born. What a beautiful day!

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The Tree at the Bank

The Tree at the Bank, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I noticed this tree yesterday evening and went back today after work to get this shot.

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I'm Sensing A Pattern

Pink Moon.  Or as the May moon will now forever be called, the Neela moon.  Neela is our granddaughter, due to be born on Friday.  We can't wait to meet her. 

And pink flowers against a (sort of) pink wall.

This month is many things.  Pink is one of them.

Red!

Red!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Why is red such a hard color to capture?

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Flower Seeds

Flower Seeds, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Shouldn't these be in the ground by now??

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Orange Delight

Orange Delight, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

One of four stowaway tulips at the new (old) house.

Oh, and the rain is back. :-)

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Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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White on Blue

White on Blue, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Look at that sky! It's pretty much perfect. I think spring is finally here.

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Survival

Sideshow Bob Survived!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Just a couple of days of warm weather and there can be no doubt: Sideshow Bob survived! He survived being ripped out of his planter. He survived being planted in the ground. And he survived the long, long winter that followed.

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Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I am loving this weather.

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Tiny Miracle

Tiny Miracle, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

When we were in Mesquite almost 2 months ago, the cactus weren't blooming yet. Almost, but not quite. On the day we packed up to head home, Scott's mom broke some pieces off one of her cactus and gave it to us. She told us to take it home & put it somewhere warm & she thought it would bloom for us.

So we came home to 40 degree temps, put the cactus in the shop & pretty much forgot about it. And when it finally started to warm up (just last week...) I figured there was no way the cactus would still bloom. Not after this long.

Today, the sun was out, and look what happened!

I've got them sitting in the sun now - maybe they'll all bloom. It doesn't matter. This one little desert bloom made my day.

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Christmas in May

Christmas in May, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

They planted the living Hayden City Christmas Tree over the weekend. Isn't she a beauty?

I had to get the blooming Star Magnolia in the shot as well.

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Happy Mother's Day

Magnolia Bud, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I love this shade of pink. Hope all the moms out there had a lovely day.

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Catch the Light

Catch the Light, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It's been fleeting in my neck of the woods...

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A Tisket, A Tasket

A Tisket, A Tasket, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

A little yellow basket.

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Good Enough to Eat

Good Enough to Eat, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Isn't that color beautiful?

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Finally!!!

Magnolia Against the Sky, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Things are starting to bloom!

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A Bright Spot...

Lacy Daffodils, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

... in an otherwise dark day.

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Candlelight

Candlelight, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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We Did It!!!!

After Bloomsday, with our shirts, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

After running Bloomsday (7.46 miles, 12K) with our finisher t-shirts.

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