Friday, April 12, 2013

Bonsais on Friday

Here are my random thoughts this Friday:

1.  Last week on Spring Break I took the boys to visit somewhere new for them and me.  It was much cooler than I expected.  Here's a sneak peek:
 2.  Remember last week when I said something about the last snow?  I'm never saying anything about that again.  Because the same day that post went up, we got an unexpected snow.  In April.  I had to drive home in it and saw several nasty wrecks.  I was glad to make it home safely.

3.  Some of the bulbs I planted last fall are coming up.  This makes me happy.

4.  I will be busy today and tomorrow with a yard sale/fundraiser that the parents of multiples club does twice a year.  The boys are excited because I always get them each a new toy.
 
5.  I bet at least one of my readers knows exactly where this picture was taken!

Linked today with Nancy from A Rural Journal.

39 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Cute pic of the boys! GA is famous for having April ice storms. I hope your weather warms up soon. That's great about your bulbs! Enjoy the weekend.

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  2. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 12, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    I love reading about your adventures with the boys..my daughter in law has three of my four grandsons and they have such fun together. I don't know where the photos were taken, but I love that last one- pretty cool!

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  3. NancyApril 12, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Love those bonsais! Did you get one? Thanks for joining in at R5F Lisa. xo

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsApril 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Oh I LOVE the photo of the boys it tugs at my heart it is so cute.
    I heard your weather was nasty glad you made it home.
    Love to see what the boys come home with. Have a nice time. B

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  5. BarbaraApril 12, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    We've been getting nasty weather around here too. Yuck!

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  6. Anne PayneApril 12, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Snow in April is not fun. I don't know where that photo was taken but think it's neat that the fingertips are green :)

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  7. Karen LakisApril 12, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    The photo of your boys is adorable. I'm hoping we're done with snow, but fingers crossed on that one. The place you visited looks like a lot of fun. :-)

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  8. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I love the last picture! I don't know where it is, but the trees are really cool.

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  9. MaggidApril 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    What is Mother Nature Thinking???
    Our weather is certainly full of surprises.
    Bonsai Trees? Do you have one? I keep thinking i could give it a try.

    Where IS that picture - that looks like a Garden of hands . . ???

    Happy 5 Day!
    -g-

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  10. Kim@stuffcould....April 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I have always loved bonsais but could never grow one. So cute of the boys....funny about the weather

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  11. An Apel a DayApril 12, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I bought one of my nephew's a bonsai tree for a Christmas present last year. They are so cool!

    I'm hoping the weather warms up for the weekend. It's supposed to.

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  12. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Do bonsais do well in Virginia? Might be neat to have one. xox Enjoy the fundraiser!!

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  13. MonkeywranglerApril 12, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I don't know where you went, but the boys look like they had fun!

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  14. Betty ManousosApril 12, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    love, love love the photo of your adorable boys!

    those bonsai are so beautiful

    have a great weekend and keep warm!:)


    plus: i linked to you today!

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  15. mail4roseyApril 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    So many people are getting unexpected snow, it's crazy. It's cold here again so finding it would not surprise me, luckily today we are snow free.

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  16. Tina Fariss BarbourApril 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love the photo of the boys. They walk with such purpose! The April snow was incredible, wasn't it? But this week it has gotten too hot for me already.

    I don't know where that photo was taken, but it's very interesting!

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  17. AngieApril 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I sure hope Winter is finally over for all of us! The pic of the boys is too cute!

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  18. Gail DixonApril 12, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I hope your fundraiser is a success! Cute pic of the boys running. That last pic has me curious... :)

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  19. TexWisGirlApril 12, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    love the pic of the boys!

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  20. Karen thisoldhouse2.comApril 12, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I have no idea where that picture was taken but it's one funky ...sculpture?

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  21. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 12, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    bonsai trees always make me think of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid. working on his little tree throughout the movie.

    love the shot of your sons (boys). cute. ( :

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  22. Valerie BoersmaApril 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Good luck and have fun at the yard sale! I hope the weather will be perfect!

    Will you get me a new toy too?

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  23. Debby@Just BreatheApril 12, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Looks like a bonsai farm. They are so amazing. I have always loved mini things. Just look at that trunk!

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  24. Eat To LiveApril 12, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I might have to get myself a bonsai tree. I have always liked them, just never got one.

    Hopefully the snow is over for the year!!

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  25. Ginny HartzlerApril 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    WHERE, WHERE????? I want to GO! It does look a bit like Louis Ginter, but I don't think you would have driven to Richmond...I LOVE this, are you going to keep us waiting all weekend to see the rest? Good grief, are these really TREES?? Tree art?

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  26. SallyApril 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Whoa, so glad you made it home. Hopefully, the weather will get better very soon.

    Love the pics as I always do.

    xoxo

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  27. The CrankyApril 12, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Wonderful photos, my daughter loves bonsai!

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  28. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 12, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    More snow?! Ugh! Love the shot of the boys :)

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  29. MaryApril 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Yay for your bulbs coming up! And i'm glad you made it home safely in that bad weather.. geez. I've heard about all the snow back east. I hope it ends soon!

    And i don't know where the last pic was taken, but it's very cool. :)

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  30. TiggerifficApril 12, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Love those Bonsai's.. They look like they are hands waving.. Bet they wouldn't grow in Iowa.. I would love to have them planted next to the fence by my driveway.. I would paint faces on them ...
    I don't think I have ever seen these plants.. they look so cool..
    Your boys are growing up so fast.. i love to take pictures of my family walking or running away from the camera..
    Have a great day~! You are such a great mom...ta ta for now from Iowa:)

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  31. AngelaApril 12, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Snow is a 4 letter word in April! lol Glad you made it home safe! Love the picture of the boys running! Too cute!

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  32. Tweedles -- that's meApril 12, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Oh I love the photo of the boys- they are so cute!
    love
    tweedles

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  33. Out on the prairieApril 13, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Happy pics to see, a nice selection

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  34. Are We There Yet!April 13, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    only 41 degrees here today and it feels like it could snow. I want spring!!

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  35. Grandma BonnieApril 13, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Love the bonsais. The boys look like they were having fun. I sure hope the snow is gone for now!

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  36. Marie April 13, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    the photo of the boys is so sweet!

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  37. WillowApril 13, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Looks like you and the boys have really enjoyed Spring break. I know what you mean about announcing "Spring, no more snow " too soon lol

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  38. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooApril 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Snow in April is just wrong!

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  39. SandyApril 17, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Quite a few places back east got a late snow this year. Bummer!

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