PJMs in Full Bloom Yesterday

The PJMs are in full bloom and the hyacinths are starting to fade.

Tulips Already?!

This is a photo from the neighbor's tulip bed next door. It seems early for tulips this year. I remember April 22 moving from Rhode Island to Ohio and the tulips were up in Warren but not here in Hudson... It seems early this year.
Aren't these multi color tulips beautiful?
This one is near the driveway.
Glad I got this shot of the tulips above... We were working on the house yesterday and the multi colored ones got stepped on. :( But it will make the house look better year round, so a little smoosh on the tulip is worth it!

Record Big Chicken Egg 116 grams

Wow. The chickens are loving spring time and really laying again. But this week one of them laid a REALLY BIG EGG of 116 grams (4 1/8 ounces). That's a big egg! A record for our chicken coop. Wonder if it will have two yokes when I crack it open?

Crock Pot Recipe Links

Maybe you remember I put cookie links on here back in 2007: Cookie Recipes

So here's a 2010 list of Crockpot recipes from a great viral email from 50+ Friends that my sister sent me!

Crock Pot - Beef
All Day Crock Pot Beef
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Beef and Pasta Casserole
Beef Diablo
Beef Fajitas
Beef Ragout Over Rice
Beef Tips
Beer Braised Beef in Crock Pot
Burritos Crock Pot Style
California Tamale Pie
Cattleman's Beef and Beans
Cheeseburger Sandwiches
Cheesy Meat Loaf
Chili Beer Brisket of Beef
Classic Swiss Steak
Complete Crock Pot Dinner
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Country Swiss Steak
Cowboy Casserole
Cranberry Pork Roast
Crock Pot Beef Burgundy
Crock Pot Beef 'n Peppers
Crock Pot Beef with Mushrooms
Crock Pot Beef Roast
Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Crock Pot Creole Steak Strips
Crock Pot Delight
Crock Pot Easy Swiss Steak
Crock Pot Enchiladas
Crock Pot Fajitas
Crock Pot Fajitas II
Crock Pot Italian Beef
Crock Pot Meatballs
Crock Pot Rump Roast
Crock Pot Sauerbraten
0D Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Crock Pot Swiss Steak
Crock Pot Taco Casserole
Fiesta Tamale Pie
Glazed Corned Beef
Glazed Corned Beef #2
Harvest Dinner
Harvest Pot Roast with Tomato-Wine Sauce
Hot-and-Spicy Sloppy Joes
Lean Crock Pot Beans
Nina's Beef and Beans
Pot Roast Dinner
Old Time Beef Stew
Pot Roast with Noodles
Ranch Style Beef
Reuben Casserole
Roast Cooked with Coke
Roast with Veggies
Sage Pot Roast
Salsa Swiss Steak
Savory Pepper Steak
Savory Stewed Beef
Slow-Cooked Beef Stifado
Slow Cooked Pepper Steak
Slow Cooked Steak Rolls
Slow Cooked Swiss Steak Supper
Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Slow Cooker Swiss Steak
Slowly Deviled Beef
Smothered Steak Strips
Spaghetti Sauce Italiano
Spicy Wine Pot Roast
Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
Stuffed Pasta Shells
Swiss Bliss
Swiss Steak
Teriyaki Steak
Three Pepper Steak
Three-Way Beef
Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables



Crock Pot - Pork
Casserole in the Cooker
Chicken Lickin Good Crock Pot Pork Chops
Chinese Style Country Ribs
Country Pork with Mushrooms
Cranberry Pork Roast
Crockpot Apricot Pulled Pork for Sandwiches
Crock Pot Festival Sausage
Crock Pot Hawaiian Pork
Crock Pot Pork Chops Supreme
Crock Pot Sausage & Potatoes
Crock Pot Sausage and Egg Casserole
Crocked Cherry Pork Chops
Polish Kraut and Apples
Pork Chop Delight
Pork Chops and Mustard Sau ce Potatoes
Pork Chops with Corn Stuffing
Pork Stew with Vegetables
Rosemary Potato Pork Chops
Sauerkraut Supper
Slow Cooking Pork Chops
Soy-Glazed Spareribs
Super Easy Pork Chops
Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa or Polish Sausage
Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs
Sweet 'N' Sour Sausage



Crock Pot - Poultry
90s Style Crockpot Coq Au Vin
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Baked Cajun Chicken
Baked Chicken Breasts in Crock Pot
Basil Chicken
Broccoli Rice & Chicken
Cantonese Sweet & Sour Chicken
Caribbean Chicken
Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken
Chicken & Cherries Jubilee
Chicken a la King
Chicken and Cherries Jubilee C/P
Chicken & Rice Casserole
Chicken and Artichoke Casserole
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Breasts Supreme
Chicken Creole
Chicken Crock Pie
Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry #2
Chicken Curry Hurry
Chicken Hearts Crockpot
Chicken in the Crock Pot
Chicken Marengo
Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms
Chicken Ol??
Chicken Paprika
Chicken Parisienne
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Sesame
Chicken Stew
Chicken Stroganoff in Crock Pot
Chicken Taco Filling
Creamy Chicken with Vegetables
Crockpot Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Crock Pot Chicken
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Crock Pot Chicken Dinner
Crock Pot Chicken in Mushroom Gravy
Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla
Crock Pot Garlic Chicken
Crock Pot Lacquered Chicken

3 Types of Paperwhite Daffodils

Three types of paperwhite (narcissis) daffodils means 3 times the enjoyment.

Spring has Sprung in Hudson Ohio!

Spring time means this week forsythia, daffodils, cherry trees, hyacinths, and paperwhites too!

Can't wait for a beautiful spring weekend!

Blue Herons at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

These birds are majestic. I love the Blue Herons at Ira Road and Bath Road in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Akron. I believe that these roosting grounds are actually inside the city limits of Akron Ohio! Hard to believe it's inside the city limits.

Daffodil Time in the Garden

It's daffodil time and I'm really enjoying the first signs of spring around the gardens.
From Saturday to Tuesday, what a difference the sun and temperature makes. We had a high of almost 80 here yesterday and my gardening fingers can't wait to dig in the dirt and soil.

Last night I broke off some old Hosta sticks and wilted leaves... should have put on some gloves, but I couldn't help myself. Just being outdoors where the birds are chirping and the peepers peeping gets my heart beating faster. I think spring is my favorite season!

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Train

We were coming back from the Covered Bridge when the train appeared in the distance on our right. I pulled over, opened the trunk, grabbed my camera and started shooting! Wow it was loud!

The engineer blew the whistle and I jumped a mile... and missed a couple of shots, but I think you get the idea!!

Everett Road Covered Bridge in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

This is the only covered bridge in Summit County and was restored in 1986.


I love the way the inside trusses look.

Snow melting from the roof was dripping down against the blue sky...

Brandwine Falls -- Aperature Priority for Shutter Speeds

A beautiful day at Brandywine Falls in northern Summit County Ohio. While thre was lots of snow still on the trail, we were able to get close enough to capture different shutter speeds on the falls.

Misty Cold Morning

I just love a cold country morning scene!

Cleveland Botanical Garden - Perfect for January!

Nothing feels better than visiting Madagascar and Costa Rica for a few hours on a bitter cold January day. Just love the smell of soil and plants. The sounds of the birds and a waterfall. Seeing the butterflies and the mist. Great experiences!

Woodpecker

I've had this feeder up since before Christmas, but today is the first day I've seen birds there. And how lucky to spot this woodpecker!

New Pets

Changed WB white balance.

Winter in Stow and Hudson

Scenes in "brown and grey" from Saturday in Stow and Hudson. This one is from the LifeCenter Plus garden around back in Hudson, Ohio:

Meadowbrook Lake Park waterfall in Stow Ohio. Rule of Thirds.
Framing the focus.
Leading the eye.
Fast shutter.
Slow shutter.

From the Top and the Bottom

Tiger. (The ski slope at Boston Mills, not the golfer.)
Getting on the chair lift. Notice the skiers are blurry because they are moving, but the signs aren't. Well, okay, they are dark, but it was without a flash!
From the hill, down toward the lodge and parking lot at Boston Mills ski resort in Peninsula, Ohio.

Lovely January Evening in Hudson Ohio

On the way home from Mary's house, after Mavis Winkles, I just had to stop to take this photo. The snow looks so calm and I loved the reflection on the window of my car.

Without the white balance.

Cold. Cold. Really Snowy.

Did I mention it has been snowy and cold here?
Just get a load of these ice cycles!!



With all this snow I have become a "PRO" with the snowblower. I actually kinda like running it now, but don't tell my husband or it will become my job!!

Off to go skiing at Boston Mills for some lessons. I need a bit more confidence so I'm stop worrying about getting hurt!!

Stay warm!

Snow at the end of the year.

Went skiing today. Lots of new snow. Cold, but fun. Probably did about 10 runs in 2 hours.

Yesterday I tried the snowblower and got frustrated, but today when my husband ran it, the thing worked like a charm. Hmmm.