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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Spring is only here briefly...

We are having a few days of spring before the next snowstorm which is supposed to arrive mid-week. I'm not thinking about snow right now. I love the sun and warmth.

I watch the main wildflowers in our world closely. These wild crocuses ("Pasqueflowers") close their petals tightly whenever the air is cool. I'm guessing that their ability to rapidly pinch their petals closed is part of why they can survive the sub-freezing temperatures and snowstorms that are inevitable during our spring.
Then, like me, the Pasqueflowers relax and soak it up when the sun hits their skin.
This morning, Shyla and I celebrated the sunshine and warmth by visiting Hug Hill, where she ran around happily. It's fun have having a young and exuberant dog by my side. I'm reaching a point where I can simply revel in her youth, speed, and good health rather than thinking about the past. Shyla is at her peak, and we're both enjoying it.
Although King R didn't join Shyla and me this morning because he's still on restricted activity, I thought that his fans might enjoy seeing this cute photo of him. The dusky sky is reflected in his eyes.
It's hard to believe that he rules the pack with an iron paw after seeing that heart-melting photo!
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21 comments:

  1. LindaApril 28, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    oh` be still my heart R's little eyebrows are so expressive.
    Wishing you some sunny days ahead.

    xo Cinnamon

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    We had a beautiful day here today and tomorrow will be nice too but in the 80s. Then winter comes back here too with a plunge in temps and idle chatter about snow - that won't happen.

    Shyle sure looks like she is enjoying her time outside today. And yes, we are fans of R - love those eyes.

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  3. bbes tribeApril 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Pretty awesome how that flower survives. Thanks for sharing. I like the way you share so much...I keep learning from you. Thank you. Shyla's beautiful and you capture it so well ...then there is R... Love his eyes and the picture reflected within them.
    Ernie' s mom Barb

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  4. bbes tribeApril 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Pretty awesome how that flower survives. Thanks for sharing. I like the way you share so much...I keep learning from you. Thank you. Shyla's beautiful and you capture it so well ...then there is R... Love his eyes and the picture reflected within them.
    Ernie' s mom Barb

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  5. bbes tribeApril 28, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Hmmmm do not even know how I got the comment in twice.. :-). ;-/

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  6. GOOSEApril 28, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    He rules with a loving heart. The best kind of ruler. Enjoy the sunshine and warmth. But I know you will with Shyla being your guide.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  7. Berts BlogApril 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    OH my more snow. Thankfully you have a few spring days for your wildlife to get food, then snow again.
    Oh R.....you have my heart
    Bert's My vickie

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  8. Tweedles -- that's meApril 28, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Oh the flowers,,, I think we can smell them right now!
    So glorious,, and R's eyes say so much!
    We love seeing Shyla fly like the wind!
    love
    tweedles

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  9. Two French BulldogsApril 28, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    You better put your paw down R so little squirt knows you're the boss.
    Benny & Lily

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  10. Millie and WalterApril 28, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I love the fuzzy exterior of the flowers. Shyla sure looks like she enjoys galloping on your hill.

    Cindy

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  11. Nancy JApril 29, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Super pics of the flower, love the macro shots, R you are so handsome, love those eyes. Greetings, Jean.

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  12. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 29, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Beautiful flowers...Spring should have properly found you. Hopefully, no more snow.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  13. DukeApril 29, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    The pasqueflowers are so beautiful! Mom had a couple of them in her garden at one time but they didn't last. Yours are so beautiful in their natural setting!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  14. ~ Kirra ~April 29, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    The joys of mother nature captured so beautifully.

    Alongside Shyla and R - their status we long to see.

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  15. acd6packApril 29, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Those are pretty flowers and I think that seeing those would make it seem like spring. Now, for that storm that is coming with more snow...yuck! Glad you are enjoying the sunshine and warmth.

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  16. Collie222April 29, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I never get tired of seeing your beautiful pictures!

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  17. TarynApril 29, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    So soulful!

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  18. KimApril 29, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

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  19. Blueberry's humanApril 29, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Wow - great capture of his innocent expression!!

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  20. Lindsjö taxarApril 29, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Lovely flowers.
    We can see you in Rs Eyes when you take the Picture....great

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  21. FionaApril 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Amazing last photo of R!

    Loved the pasque flowers too! Such a lovely touch of spring.

    take care
    Clive & Co

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