The Monarch

When I learned about the decline of monarch butterflies and their becoming endangered we bought a few more milkweed plants for the yard. Some time after seeing lots of caterpillars on the milkweed I finally spotted a butterfly who had just emerged.....

Here's an interesting read about the monarchs ..... http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/science-matters/2013/10/help-solve-an-orange-and-black-mystery/

Almost Time to Get Up.....

Yep, tide is coming in ..... beach time is almost over.

Amazing Animals!

Look Who Came to Visit!

This guy (or girl?) flew into the tree just above me as I was enjoying the view. He/she was very patient while I ran to grab my camera.

Summer Storm

Earlier this week when the cool air came south and met our record breaking heat, the resulting storm downed part of a large tree by our yard. Above photo was taken from the window during the storm. Below is our crumpled fence.



My husband asked if I could make use of any of this in my art. I have collected a few pieces of bark and tree that may fit into a pot or quilt. And some bark photos could print nicely onto fabric.

Cleo and Nicolas enjoyed the post storm.