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Mother's Day surprise

 

 

A birdhouse made with love from Abby.

Trilliums

We came across hills of white trilliums in the woods near Grandma's house.  They were absolutely beautiful.

Here's something I didn't know.

While it is a popular belief that it is illegal to pick the common Trillium grandiflorum (white trillium) in Ontario, in reality no such law actually exists. However, the rare Trillium flexipes (drooping trillium) is protected by law in Ontario, because of its very small Canadian population.

Though it's best to leave them alone.

Picking Trillium for their flower can seriously injure the plant. The three leaves (more correctly leafy bracts) below the flower are the plant's only ability to produce food stores and a picked trillium can take many years to recover. For this reason in many areas, e.g. British Columbia, Michigan, New York, Minnesota and Washington, it is illegal to pick and/or transplant trilliums from public lands without a permit from the State.

Mommy, a crocodile!!

We came across this creature while hiking through the woods near Grandma's house.  Hunter was convinced it was a crocodile.

Keeping his distance.

There's something in his eye!

My what big teeth he has.  

Take me home, country roads

To the place where I should be. 

I love being in the country.  Whenever we visit the country, we're all so relaxed, the kids are happy, and we get alot of exercise.  I'm so happy that spring is finally here and we're able to enjoy the outdoors.  Life is great.

Alphabet Photos

Two more letters to add to my collection (taken in Belfountain, ON).

 

 

Wilbur the pig

This little guy reminded me of Wilbur from Charlotte's Web.  I could have gotten a shot of Charlotte as well.  There were a few big spiders in our basement this weekend.  Not a fan of spiders, but I think the pigs are adorable!

birthday celebration

It was a milestone birthday for my mom this past weekend. 

  

Can you guess how old she is?  :)

Happy Birthday Mom!  We love you.

around our home

Below is a photo of one of the 16x20 standouts I received from Mpix.  The standouts are awesome!!  They are so lightweight, so they're very easy to hang.  I have another 16x20 of Hunter on the other side of the fireplace. 

spring has sprung

This flower is the only one in our yard.  A sure sign spring is here.  Now to just get through the winter storm tomorrow.

April Fool's Day

Every year on April Fool's Day, my brother would rig a big black plastic spider in the fridge.  I would get juice in the morning, and every year, I would scream.

I told Abby about this tradition, and this is what I found last night when she asked that I get her some carrots.  I of course screamed.  :)