Spring is blooming.
Maybe if I hide under this leaf.....
I'm being very still, no way anybody can see me.
Is it working?
People and their cameras.....
I waited for the better photo, but whoever lives in there must have been asleep.
The woodpecker cuisine is the best right here.
Even on an overcast hiking day, the views are great.
My pool boy the lawn guy snow removal crew floor washer emotional rock bed warmer motorcycle driver all around chauffeur grocery shopper great hugger morale booster always encouraging confidant best husband personal sherpa Pete on the steep part.
In totally different news: My mom's surgery was today. As of this writing she is out of surgery and headed into ICU for recovery. Her surgeon is thrilled, everything went as well as could be expected and she is expected to do well from here on. Send those prayers and good thoughts her way!
Sixty-six. Yes, I know how good I have it. I've probably just put a target on my back, but you can't have him!
Love it all!
xo
Posted by: Cookie | May 18, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Thank you for the report on your mom. I'm mustering up lots of good thoughts and prayers for her!
Posted by: margene | May 18, 2009 at 02:28 PM
All the very, very, very best wishes for your mom!!
Posted by: Vicki | May 18, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Prayers for your mom...
Posted by: Kate | May 18, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Oh, that's good news for your mom! I hope she does well from now on, too.
Posted by: Lynn | May 18, 2009 at 03:29 PM
So glad everything went well with your mom! Continued prayers and healing thoughts are being sent her way.
Those holes in the pine tree look like the practice holes of a pileated woodpecker. I have a tree that looks very much like that. Looks like you had an awesome hike! Thanks for sharing the photos.
Posted by: Manise | May 18, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Prayers sent! And I have one of those (multiple cross-outs), too, just a different name and no motorcyle. Okay, and he doesn't wash floors, either. Otherwise, twins!
Posted by: Marcia | May 18, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Thanks for letting us know about your mom. She's in my prayers.
Posted by: Carole | May 18, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Please forgive...I didn't mention your mom in my recent email. You both continue to be in my thougths and prayers...I had the same journey with my mom. I hope she grows stronger each day and can enjoy a beautiful summer with you.
Posted by: Maureen | May 18, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Sending all my best wishes and fast healing thoughts to your mom!
Posted by: Karen | May 18, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Glad to hear mom is through surgery. Continued good thoughts headed her way.
Posted by: pumpkinmama | May 18, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Terry, I am so happy to read that your Mom's surgery went well!!! You and she have been in my prayers.
Pete is pretty darn cute in a Harley jacket....just sayin' :)
Posted by: Kim | May 18, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Tons and tons of good thoughts, good karma, ether vibes (not the sleepy kind) being sent your Mom's way. Having a thrilled surgeon is a very very good thing.
Posted by: Laurie | May 18, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Great pix -- and what a nice day for a hike! Give your mom my love.
Posted by: CyndiG | May 18, 2009 at 08:30 PM
And prayers of course!
Posted by: CyndiG | May 18, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Glad to hear that all is as well as can be expected with the surgery, and happy you had such a nice hike!
Posted by: dana | May 18, 2009 at 11:17 PM
All good wishes for your mom, wish I was hiking with you!
Posted by: Karen | May 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Yay! Best wishes for your mom's continued recovery.
Posted by: claudia | May 22, 2009 at 09:34 AM