Friday, June 3, 2011

Stunning Signs of Summer

After a very long winter, and a cold rainy spring, as I look around,
I see evidence that summer is on the way. 
Here are a few signs around my yard.
There have been four pairs of geese with their goslings nibbling
at the dandelions along the edge of my yard since Mother’s Day. 
There are 16 -20 goslings between them. 
 
My rhubarb is flourishing!
Grandma Jones declares that rhubarb is a spring tonic
and good for what ails you!
This moose has been a frequent visitor to my yard the last two years.  The other day my dear husband caught him eating our apple trees.  He was not happy.  Last year he was into the plums. 
This year the apple blossoms seem to be his fancy.
My mint patch!  Good for our summer drinking! 
Ice water with lemon and mint, sun tea with mint, lemonade with mint …
While on a ride in the mountains, we came upon a doe and two fawns.  The mother and one fawn ran away, but this little guy just dropped to the ground, not sure what to do. 
He stayed put for quite a while, then ran off to find his family.
This Red-breasted Grosbeak is a welcome sight at my bird feeder!
Asparagus my dear husband picked on our river bank this morning! 
Asparagus for supper tonight. . . Yummmmm!
Just a few pics from my side of the mountain. 
There is new life and beauty all around us.  It’s up to us to notice it!

RomaLee