Spring has finally arrived in Denver!   This time last week, Mother's Day, I was sitting at home watching the snow fall and feeling sorry for myself.  Due to the weather, I had to cancel plans for dinner with my son and daughter-in-law.  We have  had to reschedule so many times over the past few months.... Today brought new optimism as the sun was out and the temperatures were reaching into the 80's!  That's Colorado for you.  I decided to attend an art fair in northeast Denver, known as Park Hill, where a friend of mine had a booth. It was a lovely show and so many people were milling about....especially after the Colfax marathon! Getting home and after mowing the backyard, I grabbed my camera and headed to some local gardens....   05/18/2014

My Lakewood, Colorado garden is full of blooms.  I love this time of year because my backyard is full of color and wonderful fragrances.  Lilacs, hyacinths and tulips abound.  Our winter this year in Colorado was especially dry so I worried that my garden might suffer, however, my lilac bush has never been prettier and the tulips are magnificent. The tulips compliment the lilacs.  And then, there is the one black tulip that was magnificent. With my new camera and such marvelous subjects, I am enjoying Spring in all its glory. 04/22/2012

03/25/2012

Oh what a difference a few days can make in Lakewood, CO.  I live in a wonderful neighborhood called O'Kane Park which is only a ten minute drive from downtown Denver.  Most of the homes were built in the early 1960's....mainly ranch style with full basements. Across the street from my house is a lovely, well mainained home with a large, old tree that was just awash with color on Saturday..... Well, last night we got the start of our first winter storm.....that translates to snow!  Here is the same home just a few days later:   10/26/2011

Welcome home, Mama Robin!  Last year, a robin built a nest in one of our flowering pear trees in our front yard. Sure enough, soon she had two babies peeking their beeks over the edge of the nest. Watching them from afar was truly fun and I was able to photograph them as they developed.     It is mid-April, crocus, tulips and daffodils are making beautiful displays in our gardens. I sure hope Mama Robin will return this year. Her presence in my yard enhanced my life. 04/17/2011

About two weeks ago, I mentioned that a little robin had decided to build a nest in my flowering pear tree in my front yard in Lakewood, Colorado.  Every day I stop by to see how she, now known as Rosie the Robin, and her soon to be family is doing. I have been taking pictures daily and thought I would share a few more with you. Rosie seems pretty accepting of me as I come close to take photos....we will see her reaction once the eggs hatch. Rosie the Robin watches me as I take a photo.     06/20/2010

12/26/2009