things we saw on our walk today
magnolia buds
the first ones opening
and some on the ground.
Also, a bird's nest in a cut-down tree...
and a book in someone's car.
I hope they're okay.
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That top photo with the in/out of focus buds is beautiful! I love that spring is on the way and that you can feel it in the air.
Posted by: Jessicah | August 16, 2007 at 02:39 PM
It is always hard to imagine going through another season other than what you are experiencing... it hit 105 degrees here today!
Posted by: Amy | August 16, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Such gorgeous pictures. I cant wait for spring...I just wish we could skip winter.
Posted by: miguette | August 16, 2007 at 03:24 PM
yaye the warmer weather is coming
and I so agree with miquette who needs winter
Posted by: jen | August 16, 2007 at 03:43 PM
ha! emotions, can you trust them? that is a very good question. Its pretty funny to me that you took that picture... your sense of humor must be quirky and i like it:) unless you weren't trying to be funny, in which case, just ignore me.
loving the magnolia trees, they've blossomed up here in auckland.
-kimberlee
Posted by: kimberlee | August 16, 2007 at 05:24 PM
Oh you're so good. Magnolia blossom is always my absolute hanging-out-for-thing at this time of year and I was lucky enough to see some small shoots along the maitai when last at home. Mum and I pointed them out to each other when we came to visit you!
Did you guys get the surprise plan? I'll send some images of how Charlotte, Joe and I get on with our making this weekend and share any tips. I'm REALLY looking forward to coming back down...very nice to be living in one spot now though. At least until November!!! Anyway, see you soon.
xA
Posted by: Anna Dean | August 16, 2007 at 05:25 PM
How are you? Will you be in Wellington this weekend. Emotions - strange things aren't they. I think emotions and hormones must be twins.
Posted by: Kate | August 16, 2007 at 07:23 PM
suppose the book would be handy if you had a case of roadrage, or after getting a parking ticket! Great photo - love things like that - I'm less bold at taking photos like that, although I'd love to (I would worry the emotional person would be standing behind me after the shutter clicked!). Cxx
Posted by: caireen | August 16, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Love the solo pink bud amongst the twiggyness and blue backdrop. BTW thanks for the garden soup idea. My small people had a lot of fun with this the other day (including finding some shells in the garden to add to it!) So we left ours out for the garden faeries for their supper ;)
Posted by: Jo | August 16, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Is that a squashed lizard under the book? Huh. Well, I love the buds! o, spring is coming! are you getting itchy feet to run around barefoot, yet?
Posted by: Dawn | August 16, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Looks like an interesting walk :)
Posted by: Felicia | August 17, 2007 at 12:28 AM
I love how you took a picture of that book in someone's car:) I hope they are okay too! :)
Posted by: Chara Michele | August 17, 2007 at 04:38 AM
Great pics! Especially like the one of the book in the car! Classic! Also, finding a birds nest is so special - I remember feeling very privileged to do so when I was wee!
Posted by: suzanne | August 17, 2007 at 11:31 AM
I hope they're OK too. Hang on a minute... are you sure that wasn't my car?!?!
Posted by: alisonmc | August 19, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Nice! I posted my morning walk with Jack this morning.
Posted by: Sarah | August 24, 2007 at 01:24 PM
oh, those magnolias are my favorite! the first sign of spring. do you call them japanese magnolias there?
i'm giggling about the book though a bit concerned as well... i would love to know the back story on that one!
xo
Posted by: amisha | September 01, 2007 at 12:50 AM