Oh My, Mushroom!

| June 22, 2010

Look what Hannah found growing down by our creek. Now, I know mushrooms grow a lot bigger than this, but this is the biggest mushroom we’ve ever had in our yard.  It measured 11″ across the cap and about 3″ across the stalk!  I guess they like all this hot steamy and wet weather we’ve [...]

Baby Mole

| June 3, 2010

All things in God’s creation are beautiful. However, lest we keep in mind some things have been “tainted” by the sin in this world. My Dad would say that moles are one of those things, along with poison ivy and such. I think it comes from all the years that  he’s battled the vision impaired [...]

New Wildflower Discovery – Goldenseal

| April 29, 2010

I was so excited last night to discover another “new to me” wildflower! Meet the Goldenseal. I found this wildflower by the creek side. I was particularly excited to find this one because I think it’s so unique in a couple of ways. First, the petals are super thin and plentiful and also have neat [...]

Rue Anemone

| April 15, 2010

New Wildflower Discovery! I found these beauties blooming up on the creek side in the woods. They are called Rue Anemone…aren’t they gorgeous?!

Kentucky Wildflowers of Spring

| April 14, 2010

Below is a slide show I’ve made of all the spring wildflowers that I’ve taken photos of so far! Click full screen for the best view. I hope you enjoy it! Kentucky Wildflowers in Spring

Toads in Spring

| April 13, 2010

This past week we ventured out to a local creek where my son made an interesting toad discovery. Yep, you guessed it, or maybe you didn’t. Seems Mr. and Mrs. Toad were doing their “spring thing” and my son caught them in the act. Now, after I reprimanded him that he should have left them [...]