I grew up in Nebraska, lived quite awhile in Missouri and even enjoyed Okinawa, Japan. Surprisingly all three places are extremely different but all have many similarities. They all have lots of grass, greenery, trees and really nice people. They are full of nature and critters.
I love the outdoors!!! Love grass, love plants, love gardens especially my garden, and I love trees!!! You can ask the Team, when Fall comes in the Midwest you'll hear me saying, "Look at that tree!", "Oh wow! That tree is so pretty!", and "Look at that one!". I'd like to think that they super appreciate all of my attention directing but I often hear, "Oh Mom!" and "Please stop with the trees." I don't do it to drive them crazy, though that is an added benefit, there is something that overtakes me and I cannot hold back.
There is grass and trees on base in some locations but not much and they are not native.
This is part of our back yard!!
True to my nature, I'm focusing on the positive.
Funny, I'm noticing some neat things in regards to nature here in the desert.
These trees below are how most of the trees look. I don't think they had their V8 today! LOL They grow like this due to the high winds we have here in the desert.
And my favorite part thus far... see him below in the green?
Yeah!! That's a coyote!!! And I took this from my driveway while I was trying to get the silly garage to open.
These guys are everywhere and I think it's pretty cool.
Wonder what else I'll find around here??
Found your blog through 31 Days. I grew up in Missouri and Indiana and love seeing the fall trees too. Then I moved to South Carolina where it was a different kind of love - loved all the Spanish Moss and we still had some fall color. Then we moved to the desert too! I never thought I'd find myself in the middle of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona! I really miss fall trees! I think that's why I like to decorate so much. I can at least have fall color in my apartment!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI was thrilled the other day our grocery store got a shipment of MUMS!!! Oh they are beautiful! I'll have to post a picture. :-)
I didn't realize you moved to desert CA. Woa Professor, that is some kinda change on the landscape! I love the way you are finding a positive in the transition!
ReplyDeleteNight and day change in landscape, for sure!
DeleteI so absolutely love the daily sunshine!! It is the sunshine state for a reason!