An Afternoon in the Park
During this last part of summer we quite easily slipped into the habit of packing up a picnic every Saturday and heading out to a park or lake. It has been wonderful to get out and see some beautiful scenery. The children enjoy running around breathing in the fresh air, and seeing a bunch of different plants and animals along the way. Lately I have been trying to be more observant of the nature around us and have been quite surprised at what I can see when I just keep my eyes open. This afternoon out brought plenty of bees, butterflies, rabbits, a deer, beautiful old wooden gates and a sculpture made entirely out of horseshoes. I’m loving that this has become a bit of a routine and will be sad to come to the point where the weather prevents us from going out quite so much. I do look forward to walks and picnics as the autumn continues, as the trees are now starting to change. I love the fall colours and the nip in the air.
I want to be there rather then sick in bed!!!
So sorry you aren’t feeling well, hope you recover quickly.
Ooh coincidentally I just posted about my encounter with nature this afternoon too.
I love the photo of the gate.
what a beautiful and interesting branch in the third photo!
it sounds like you have a lovely routine of picnics outdoors, i too will certainly miss the energy that comes with the warmer weather. beautiful sentiments on nature and noticing!
These are great pics and a great reminder to pay attention to nature. I love doing that too – birds, bees, and particularly spiders. Catching a glimpse of one of them building a web is always a favorite treat!
Gardenmama, I hadn’t seen a tree like that one before Saturday, it is a Mountain Mahogany, I just love the name. It was in the xeriscape garden at the park and uses less water than a lot of plants so it is definitely on my possible tree planting list.
Marly, thanks for stopping by, I just love looking at spider webs, they are beautiful especially when there is dew on them.
Sandie, thanks for popping over as well. I loved the gate, it was so rough and sturdy, yet beautiful.