Top Row:
Blossoms on my urban apple trees
Walking in First Landing State Park
Bald Cypress Swamp in First Landing State Park
Virginia Beach
Middle Row:
Sun Tea
Cherry Blossoms
Azaleas in bloom
Chartruese Spring leaves against a blue sky
Bottom Row:
Vacation got canceled, we went to the bar
Beach on Ocracoke Island, NC
Azaleas after the rain
MacKay Island NWR, on the VA/NC border
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
My life in Instagram, April 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
White Cherry Blossoms
Last month I was able to take a day trip up to Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Although I was too early to see the cherry trees in peak bloom, I was able to find many beautiful trees around East Potomac Park, behind the Jefferson Memorial. This area is not as well maintained as the Tidal Basin, but I prefer it for the variety of different trees and the lack of crowds.
Here are some shots of the white cherry trees.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
First Camping Trip of 2013, Ocracoke Island
Easter weekend was our first camping trip of the 2013, to Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks. We were here for Easter weekend last year too, but this year was definitely colder, still comfortable for sleeping outside though, and the sun was warm, so great for sitting out on the beach, just not for swimming.
Flip flops! And now that it is started to warm up, finally, I've worn them several times since. I made the skirt myself, using a pattern from the Alabama Studio Style Book. I'll hopefully get around to posting full length photos of it sometime soon, because I love how it came out.
Alone on the beach. We got the off road driving pass so we were able to drive out to a nice secluded spot on the beach. We saw maybe 3 other trucks all day. Even last year on July 4 weekend, other vehicles were at least 50 feet away even during the most crowded part of the day.
I love collecting shells, and I found a bunch of little pink ones to bring home with me this time.
This is the third time we've been to Ocracoke, and every time I wish I had a few more days. I haven't even gotten around to exploring much of the little village yet. Hopefully, I'll be back soon.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
My Life in Instagram, March 2013
Top Row:
Interesting seed pods on a crepe myrtle
Scrappy Blanket, I love this so much that I wish I had more scrap yarn to add to it.
Sheep
Awful Jenny, she wouldn't even stay still long enough for me to make a photo
Middle Row:
My cousin, wearing the hat I made him for Christmas this year.
Magnolia, finally a sign of spring
Homemade peppermint patties ( not a plate of poops) for Jon's birthday
Pretty view overlooking the marina during lunch
Bottom Row:
Panzer "helping" me do yoga
Outer Banks beach
One of Jon's Land Rovers, on the beach on Ocracoke Island
Enjoying a beer while I sit and relax on the beach, it was a great day
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Cape Henry Lighthouse
Recently, I have found out I will most likely be moving in June, and so I have been playing tourist and visiting any sites I haven't seen in the Virginia Beach area, and going back to some I haven't visited in awhile. This week, I went to climb the Cape Henry Lighthouse. I love lighthouses, but for some reason never made the effort to visit this one, even though it is only about 5 minutes away from my house. The light house is actually located inside an active military base, but access is maintained for the public to visit this historic site.
The first 54 steps, to get to the top I had to climb 191 total, and my legs definitely felt it the next day.
View from the top of the old light house, looking towards the new one. The views from the top were beautiful, looking North and South along the Atlantic coast, and even into the Chesapeake Bay.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Project Life February 2013
Yes, I do know that March is almost over. And so, a month later, here are my project life pages for the month of February.
Feb 4-10
Trader Joe's Caramel Chai
Walking on my beach on a rainy day
Walking at Munden Point
Thinking about moving, I hope it works out, but 6 weeks later everything seems to be moving awfully slowly. Everyone keeps telling me to have patience.
Feb 11-17
Week of Valentines Day
Oddly uninspiring walk at the Norfolk Botanical Garden, I guess I just had other things on my mind.
Feb 18-24
Spotting signs of spring!
Walking on my beach
Chewie and Panzer, keeping me company while I work.
Things I want to see before I leave Virginia Beach if we do end up moving
Feb 25-March 3
Full Moon this week
Walking on Beaches, both in my neighborhood, and nearby at First Landing State Park
I've always loved tide pools, they make such interesting shapes as they drain towards the ocean.
"So many possibilities for the imagination. Taking a closer look at shape, lines, gaps. Not taking a single portion of the beach for granted, finding the new in all of it.
-Rachel Carson
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Daffodil Treasury
We are still waiting for spring here in Virginia, so far the only signs that warmer weather is on the way are daffodils and magnolias in bloom.
'Daffodils' by scarlettmade
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Treasury tool supported by the dog house
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Back Bay and Beacon Hill
One of my favorite things to do in Boston, or any city really, is just to walk. Usually I have a loose plan of where I intend to go, but give myself the freedom to wander if something catches my eye. These were taken of the Back Bay and Beacon Hill areas of Boston, filled with old buildings and interesting architecture, from the colonial period to the present.
Ironwork on the gate at King's Chapel
Its actually kind of difficult to photograph these neighborhoods, because so many modern distractions (cars, electrical wires, etc.) get in the way. I found that the black and white showcased the interesting details better than color.
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