Yellow Finch and neighbor's flowers

I noticed this yellow bird just sitting in my neighbors driveway. I grabbed my camera in hopes that it wouldn't be gone by the time I got back. It stayed put and I was able to get very close to it. I'm not sure if it was injured or just tired but it was neat to get so close.

And since I was in my neighbors yard anyway, I figured I'd take some pictures of the wild flowers she has grown in her front ditch. Sure makes a pretty view, and hides the ugly ditch.

Here's the proof

that Spring may finally be here to stay! We went on a hike today through Price Nature Center, which is just down the road from us. It is a really great place - we've been there twice now. I enjoy walking through the woods with my little buddies (Kemiah sticks with me). I really enjoyed seeing all the new life poking out, so here are some pictures to share this great feeling and our little walk through the forest.

Price Nature Center

After lunch today, we drove a little to the south of us to Price Nature Center. We parked the car and everyone got out, took off their jackets, and we were off. Domonique actually cried when I put her in the stroller. (Weird, she did that when I put her in the seat of the grocery shopping cart the first time.) We were off on a grand adventure - or just a stroll through the woods. It was magnificent! The air was fresh and piney. Oh wonderful smells. The sound of frogs was in the air. We had a great time walking and playing and picking up sticks and acorns and looking at all the different varieties of leaves that were on the ground. It was a wonderful time together. The drinking fountain was a hand pump so the kids had fun trying to work it and were thrilled when Mom came and helped them get some water to come out so they could get a drink. Today was the warmest day so far and we all enjoyed walking through the woods. Enjoy the pictures.