Saturday, May 11, 2013

Scavenger Hunt Sunday {5•12•13}: Mother's Day Edition

Perspective


My first son was born the day before Mother's Day. This year his birthday is the day after Mother's Day, so we had his birthday party on Friday. He chose the theme of "Angry Birds Star Wars" (and there will definitely be a post all about it this week). For the party we were lucky enough to be able to borrow a slingshot and set up a life sized version of the game. I have to tell you, when you have to set up the targets and launch the balls yourself, it sure changes your perspective of the game!

Golden

{linked to Macro Monday}
This week I noticed some very small, bright yellow eggs on our tree out front. My son told me that he thought they were ladybug eggs. Then this evening when I went out to take a picture of the eggs, I did notice several ladybugs on the tree. One of them pretty much confirmed his hypothesis.


I was amazed to discover that one of the ladybugs was actually laying eggs. How cool is that?


Bloom

Right now all the lilacs near my  home are in bloom, and they smell good and look good too!

Dark

This week we have had several storms roll through, including some thunderstorms. Here is a bank of dark clouds rolling over the valley just after sunset.

Local



I live in a beautiful area! We have gorgeous mountains as well as a lake nearby. I wanted to drive down and take a picture by the lake, but the road was closed. So I drove up on the east benches and took a picture of part of the valley. I also couldn't resist taking pictures of the local plants right where I stood.

21 comments:

  1. Wow, that ladybug and her eggs is amazing. Happy mothers day to her!

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  2. You perfectly captured the lilacs - mine are lovely right now too and I'm really enjoying them!

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  3. Lovely shots. Adore the ladybug! Happy Mother's Day!

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  4. What a fabulous capture with that ladybug. I love it.. Happy Birthday to your son. And Happy Mothers day to you. How fun to have an angry bird party. Great idea..

    Hugs~

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  5. That ladybug is stunning! Love the angry birds set-up! Have a marvelous mother's day!

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  6. Your Lady Bug pictures are neat, Honey Mommy! What a cool find. Great lilac picture too! I hope our lilacs and thickets bloom. Spring is late this year and we are in a drought. A few trees and thickets are just starting to bloom.

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  7. Lady bug eggs - super cool! I never would have guessed that is what they were. Now I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for them around here.

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  8. Oh my goodness....I want that giant slingshot! I can't believe you captured a ladybug laying eggs....amazing. I'm going to have to go check out my trees now :)

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  9. Angry Birds Star Wars - pretty much makes you the coolest mom in the neighborhood and in my book - too neat! Excellent job on each and every one of these.

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  10. At least they did not slingshot each other! Very cool mom. The ladybug eggs are amazing.

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  11. Fabulous job with the prompts.
    Wow a giant sling shot. I bet that party was fun!
    Loved your Golden shots. I have never seen ladybug eggs before, totally cool.
    Dark was really amazing and I liked your local shots as well. Have a great Mother's Day.

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  12. stunning shots as always - you are such an inspiration xxx

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  13. Ten points for your son recognizing the eggs. Where did he learn that one? Lady bugs are awesome for gardens so good for you in having an abundance.

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  14. All of your photos are lovely. I have captured all of the stages of ladybugs except a good one of the eggs. I'll have to hunt for some and try again now that I have a macro lens.

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  15. Love the ladybug!!! I enjoy watching these "beautiful" ladies! Have a wonderful week! Cathy

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  16. What a lovely series of shots this week. Loved the Angry Birds slingshot and your commentary on the game in real life. I bet it is hard to do. Also the pictures of the Lady Bug eggs and the Lady Bug busy at "work: are so interesting. I have thought about the eggs...just the Lady Bugs. genie

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  17. Love your local shots and how interesting to see lady bug laying her eggs. Great for mother's day.

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  18. Love the ladybugs and her eggs- what a colour!!

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  19. Awesome shots of the ladybug and the eggs!

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  20. These are great shots! and I love your golden that's very cool! Lady Bug eggs??? I am going to keep my eyes out for those.

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  21. These are all such wonderful pictures! How cool to see the ladybug laying her eggs! That slingshot is just amazing!

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