Archive for the 'Nature' Category
The town of Wiarton Ontario really is a lovely little spot. I would really enjoy living there, or perhaps one day, retire there. My parents officially live in Wiarton, although they are actually situated quite a distance from the town itself.
I took this photo recently while visiting my parents. A beautiful little harbour isn’t it?
I am trying to get to water as much as possible this summer. That being said, Stuart and I really are “home-bodies” so the thought of doing much travelling is slightly overwhelming, especially with such young children. However, since Guelph is “missing the boat” (hehe!) in the water department, there is really no choice but to travel to find a body of water. Liam’s little splash pool in the back yard isn’t quite cutting it! Luckily, I was raised on Georgian Bay, so I am familiar with the Owen Sound area, and its most beautiful feature, the Bay! I’d love to go more north to explore the shores of Lake Superior one day. I have heard that there are few spots in our province which rival it’s beauty. One day perhaps…for now, we’ll stick to what we know.
To water!
Talk about an intimidating stare…I don’t think anyone could outlast this fellow in a staring contest! 
He was none-the-less very beautiful! Owls are such amazing creatures, they fly silently, they are mysterious and somewhat spooky, yet incredibly majestic. How awesome is nature?!?
Actually, this picture was taken during the daytime, but I couldn’t resist the silly title!! This little fellow was observed in the pond at the Milton Streetcar Museum a few weeks back, where he was sunning himself happily in the warm air.
In addition to our weekend trip to the African Lion Safari, we have observed much wildlife in and around our “neck of the woods” lately. A family of Mourning Doves has set up residence on top of Liam’s play structure. It has been so amazing to watch the little egg pictured below, hatch into a chick, and the concerned parents watching over and caring for their offspring! I can understand first hand the motherly instinct to protect one’s young, and it is so cool to see this new little family living in our yard…
I am thankful for so many things, but the following are among some of the most important to me. I will try to remember how blessed my life is this weekend, as we celebrate this wonderful time of the year.
Warm and caring friends and family who have surrounded me throughout my life, especially in recent tough times.
The wonderful selection of food we have, and plenty of it to nurture us at all times.
Our beautiful son, who I feel so blessed to have had, and our daughter-to-be who I cannot wait to meet, and their father Stuart, my best friend, who is such a kind and loving husband and dedicated father.
The beauty of nature, and the ability to enjoy it so close to home.
Moments shared with family, and the memories these create.
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
The lilacs are in full bloom at the University of Guelph’s Arboretum. What a beautiful display of colour, not to mention the wonderful aroma they produce! As we strolled down the paths, I wanted to take it all in. Nature is so often under appreciated, and I wanted to be sure to open all of my senses to it’s absolute loveliness…
These very same lilac buses are featured in many of our wedding photos, from June 1, 2002. Being there among them yesterday brought back such happy memories…
