Not Yet Gone

Fall is in the air- and on the calendar- but summer just doesn't disappear into some season-sucking black hole. Not even in Minnesota. Last Saturday I had the chance for a lunchtime walk and found remnants of summer. Ever notice that one of the colors of late summer flowers is a variation of the royal color- purple?

Things With Wings

Whitewater State Park, like the rest of Southeastern Minnesota is settling in for summer. Lots and lots of green, especially since we seemed to be living in a rain forest the past month or so. Last week's visit to the park brought some pics of fauna and not as much flora. To be specific- here are pictures of

Things With Wings

We'll call this one The Pollinator

Ooops! Forgot these other things with wings- birds....

Early Spring

April 2, 2010

April 1, 2012

Made my first visit this year to my favorite place in God's house- Whitewater State Park. We've all been hearing about the early spring and wondrous weather. These two pictures taken just 2 years apart show in quick review what's been happening in 2012!

I wandered in the glory of the day and looked for signs of spring. 

I found what I have not seen before so early in the season.

Color! Green color! 

BLOOMING GREEN!

Not necessarily a total good thing, but I think the turtle liked it.

White


flowers


abounding!






Spring has come early to Minnesota. What will the rest of the season bring?

I can hardly wait to see.