Category Archives: Great Outdoors

Forget the Weeds. Focus on the Blossoms.

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I don’t know what happened this year, but the dandelions are EVERYWHERE!

dandelions Go Mama O

AHH – dandelions and clover, over and over!

I have tried in vain to up root them (see right side of the picture) to prevent further infestations, but it feels like I’m fighting a losing battle.  We will likely just break down and buy a weed killer.

Spring has been rough here in Wisconsin, as it usually is.  April was especially cold and wet. It’s been warming up lately, and then today our tree was in bloom.

spring blooms Go Mama O

Ah, Spring at last! So pretty!

This was a little reminder today to look up and enjoy the blossoms. There will always be some weeds underfoot. Spring is a sweet and short season, leading up to summer fun. Forget the weeds. Focus on what’s beautiful. Breathe it in and enjoy!

blossom close up Go Mama O.

Delicate flowers and buds.

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Snow Covered Trees

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Today it’s freezing here in Wisconsin, and the snow has already melted! I WISH this was my view outside, because if it’s cold out, there might as well be pretty snow to admire. Here were some pictures I snapped earlier in the week after our first snowfall.

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Wider view of the pines in the background.

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Love the color contrast of the red berries against the black and white. 

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So pretty!