( I have been sick with the stomach flu so these are the only pictures I have to post at this time. I am bummed that I am missing Inspiration Monday today. Enjoy my salute to Spring finally appearing last week.)
When: Thursday, May 5
Otto, Ava, and I have been watching a swan sit on her nest for the last couple of months. I can only assume that her babies will be hatching soon. She is a tough mother having survived some major flooding of the pond her nest is built in and always staying on her nest as her mate brings her water plants to eat. It has been a really amazing gift for us to be able to witness the devotion between the two adult swans as they prepare for their babies to arrive. (The babies made their debut yesterday on Mother's Day!)
When: Thursday, May 5
Otto, Ava, and I have been watching a swan sit on her nest for the last couple of months. I can only assume that her babies will be hatching soon. She is a tough mother having survived some major flooding of the pond her nest is built in and always staying on her nest as her mate brings her water plants to eat. It has been a really amazing gift for us to be able to witness the devotion between the two adult swans as they prepare for their babies to arrive. (The babies made their debut yesterday on Mother's Day!)
We have driven past the nesting location each day to and from day care and work. I decided to try and discover if I could find a spot closer to the water for Otto and Ava to watch the swans and discovered this location. (Otto and Ava were craning their necks to get a peak at the babies this morning on the way to day-care.) My husband was excited when I described the spot and he shared stories of playing hockey on the pond in that spot as a kid.
Water has always been something that instantly relaxes me and this private location was made even more so since it is hidden away a bit within one of the many parks in Saline. Otto and Ava was big enough now to spend a lot more time outside this summer. I am very excited to spend our lazy summer days in the woods around our town. I am also looking forward to the wonder and excitement of Otto and Ava when the baby swans follow their parents out of the nest and onto the water for the first time.
Enjoy!
XOXO,
J
Who:
Cardigan: Vivari (Goodwill, 2009, $3)
Thermal Stripe Shirt: Liz Claiborne (Goodwill, 2011, $3)
Jacket: Merona (Target, 2007, Clearance)
Jeggings: NY&Co (Clearance, 2010)
Buckle Heeled Shoes: Clarks (Goodwill, $3.75)
Nature is so wonderful, and to enjoy it costs nothing, true meaning of priceless. I like the dark cardigan over the bright colored shirt - it enhances the shirt and doesn't compete for attention. Your shoes are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are so so fabulous. I Love them! And I love the stripes, too.
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Beautiful backdrop for photos! I'm obsessed over your lovely buckled pumps! They're adorable!
ReplyDeleteKris,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. I wasn't sure about the cardigan with the shirt at first but I am glad that it turned out. I really love these shoes as well. Clarks are a brand my husband loves but I didn't realize they made cute women's shoes to. Another hats off to the Goodwill:)
Sincerely,
Julie
Monica Whitney,
ReplyDeleteAnother nod to the Goodwill. I am really finding that I can't purchase much at a regular store without thinking about what I might find at the Goodwill. $3.75 is really hard to beat for a pair of leather sandals! Thanks for the compliment!
Sincerely and with thanks,
Julie
Pheobe,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! You have got to love the Goodwill. I couldn't pass up these little beauties when I saw them and I am so glad that I didn't. I haven't seen anything like them in the stores.
Sincerely and with thanks,
Julie
I absolutely love your jeans in this! And your shoes are such a perfect compliment! I think you and I both have IMMENSE love for Goodwill. I shop there all the time! I love sifting through the awkward sweaters and oddly shaped purses for the perfect outfit!
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