Monday, April 06, 2009

Mountain Monday, Now With Sunshine!

Today was a beautiful day. Outside. Warm and sunny. I wish I could have appreciated it more. Little Man had a very off day. He doesn't like having his schedule messed with and today was no exception. The next nine days are going to be excruciating if today was any indication. I am hoping it is not. He got sent home from his theraputic afterschool program after less than an hour for hitting, scratching and spitting on people. I wasn't amused. Good thing the man got home before the sun went down, otherwise there wouldn't be a single picture for you today.
I did have a bright spot in my day of lunch out with An Eagles View and Bonnie from The Zoo. I even got some presents! Whoo hoo for nice friends who give you birthday presents. Ladies, you have no idea what it meant today!
So, hopefully for your viewing pleasure, Mountain Monday!

Lovely crocuses, or would that be croci? (I looked it up, it is both!)












It makes my heart glad to see that Spring is arriving in spite of the last few snowstorms!

Almost full moon



And a close up















I never go out on Mondays to take pictures without taking time to take deep breaths, to breathe in the wonder all around me, and to feel grateful that I am able to enjoy it. A moment of meditation and stillness in a rather rugged day, makes that oasis especially blessed. Thanks for taking time to motivate me to do it.

18 Kids Who Want To Play:

Jules AF said...

WOW. I love the third from the top.

Kristina P. said...

Beautiful! Sunshine makes me happy.

Jillybean said...

I'm glad you had a good time at lunch. I wish I could have been there.
I love the flower pictures!

Lisa said...

Stunning....
Little leaf still hanging on... sunshine an added bonus!

Me (aka Danielle) said...

No, THANK YOU for a wonderful lunch!

As always...your picture are beautiful. I look forward to Mountain Monday!

elizasmom said...

Oooh, I love that last crocus picture that looks all zoom-y!

Jillene said...

Thank you for these beautiful pics. I REALLY needed some beauty on an otherwise ugly day!!

Christa said...

They're all beautiful, but I especially love the third croci picture. Keep taking deep breaths. You'll make it.

Just SO said...

Isn't it wonderful that the sun is coming out??? I love the Croci pictures and the moon *sigh* I love seeing the moon in a blue sky.

I hope that little man isn't too thrown off his game and will settle down for you.

Cajoh said...

Love the moon shots— very tranquil.

So glad that you have these Mountain Monday's they allow us to take in the mountain air as you do.

Thank you,

Yondalla said...

Have I mentioned that mountain monday is my favorite part of tuesday morning recently?

It is.

I do hope Little Man settles down.

rychelle said...

yay for spring!

(spring without snow)

Lynnette Labelle said...

Gorgeous pics. I love them all.

Lynnette Labelle
http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.com

Jessica G. said...

"Now with sunshine." Love it!

And why wasn't I invited to this lunch? I like to eat! And I still have clothes for you...

K J and the kids said...

Your place in this world is meant to capture beauty from behind a lense. You are so talented.

Coach B. said...

Oohhh! I love pic #3...great job!
I'm doing bridals this Friday. Do you have any suggestions on where I should take the bride. She wants scenery...but she also wants her pics to be edgy.

Help!!!

Debbie said...

The flowers and then that clear blue sky - just great.

Whitney R said...

Oh, the pictures are beautiful! Your really getting good :) I was about to buy my camera, then Cannon came out with this amazing one that's not coming out till May - so I'm waiting.

Happy Birthday!!