Thursday, April 16, 2009

Glorious morning at the cabin.... (and log cabin follower winner!)

Yes, I've snuck away to the log cabin mid-week. It was a glorious morning today, wish I could've shared it with you! The lake ice has melted, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping....




And my beloved loons have returned. I honestly had tears in my eyes as I watched the pair swim across the lake (very far away from me so escuse the bad photo!)


And least I forget, another winner from my log cabin followers. Congratulations to JyLnc at A cup of joe with a view! I will be sending you a surprise gift from my nature store! Jylnc - please email me your address at shelleyupnorth at gmail dot com!

FYI - I am able to make personalized Mother's Day Gifts from my nature store. If you see a photo you like at my nature store, I can place that on any gift item such as a coffee mug, print, T shirt, keychain, greeting card, box of note cards, etc. Please contact me at the email address above with any questions or requests.

17 comments:

April said...

Congrats to JyLnc for winning your giveaway! I love your pictures...makes me want to head outside right now and start planting flowers!

Sandy@American Way Farm said...

You did share it with all of us via your beautiful photography. Glad the loons have returned. I love their call. -Sandy

reliv4life said...

hey Shelley! I have still never visited your store!! I just might do my mother's day shopping there - maybe I will find something they will love! have fun at the cabin - but you don't need me to tell you that!

Ginger said...

Shelley, glad you were able to get away to the cabin mid-week. And it's fun to see the loons return. Where do they go all winter?
Congrats to Jylnc.

Lolosblog said...

Lucky you getting to make a mid-week trip.

So happy your loons have returned and that photo is wonderful!

Brandi

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

This is just so breathtaking. I don't blame you for getting away to the cabin. I am afraid if I had a cabin like it I wouldn't be home too much. he he
Thank you so much for sharing the beauty.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Cedar ... said...

Great news, congratulations to JyLnc! And more great news that the loons are back. How wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to the winner! Your pictures are beautiful. I can almost hear the loons calling. I hope you have a wonderful day ♥

Anne said...

Ice is out here too! Heard peepers last night -- so excited!

Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ said...

I'm so glad your loons have returned! That was your special mid-week gift! Your photos are beautiful as always!

Tammy

Carol said...

I know you're so excited about spring & the loons arriving at your cabin.

Hugs,
Carol

Wildflowerhouse said...

Thanks for sharing. I miss the loons since I left Minnesota. They are wonderful, no other bird like them. Sharon

Phill said...

Um, Awesome - Loon Season coming up quick! We have this super cool thing in our area - a Loon Census run by the DEC that residents can participate in. You just sign up, and choose a body of water that is still available. I have the pond/lake by our house. Can't wait. Congrats to JyLnc!

grammy said...

Lucky girl to get away like that (o: It is raining today and suppose to turn to snow. The grass and plants need moisture so bad, so it is all good (o: Will you stay there through the weekend? How fun.

Dawn Fine said...

So glad your beloved Loons have arrived...it looks beautiful there.

Anonymous said...

Yea!!!! Thanks for telling me because I did miss this post. I'll send you my snail mail addy!

The Retired One said...

I can't believe you said you were sorry for the bad photo of the loon.
Are you kidding? It was GREAT!!
Maybe you thought it was blurry from the tears in your eyes. Yeah..that's it.

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