A TURTLE JOURNEY

Yesterday this female turtle came up from the lake behind the house and I followed her journey across the yard and into the Azalea Bushes where she probably found a spot to lay her eggs.  I could not identify her from my book as there was none that looked like her with the smooth back and gray head.  She moved very quickly and I went from window to window to document her journey!  I am so blessed to see all the wildlife and nature adventures from my den windows!

I just love observing nature in my own back yard!  Have a wonderful day and I hope your 4th of July was great!

My wild heart to yours...

SUCCESS-GOT SOME CLEANING DONE....And Swan with injured wing

So happy to get some of my cleaning done.  Trying to get rid of clutter in my home, too many nick knacks, etc.  And my computer room/Den is finally neat! Ha!

Here it is. I had a link for you to see more pictures but it seems the address was too long from face book so could not use it.  Sorry!  Suffice to say I uncluttered the living room satisfactorily too, and was very happy with a productive day :)

One of the Mute Swans has a partially broken wing.  He 

doesn't seem to be in pain and stood on the bank preening 

himself.  

Satisfied he was gorgeous again after about 1/2 hour,

 he went swimming off.

I have no idea what happened to him but suspect he was injured by a 

slow moving vehicle as Swans and Geese think they own the road.  

Luckily, the speed limit in our community is 15mph.  He will most likely

 still be able to function with his injury.

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

My wild heart to yours...

My Garden

GOOD MORNING FAMILY AND BLOGGY FRIENDS!
I have been working a lot subbing at the Doctor's office and have not had time to post and visit as often as I would like. Sharing my Garden Spots around the yard today, everything is so beautiful!

 Gladiola are beautiful this year and so tall I had to stake them up!  I am never sure where they will spring up as the squirrel moves the bulbs around during the winter-ha!

 I just adore their happy faces.  When I was a little girl, my Dad let me send away for some bulbs and I planted them along the side of the house that faced a shoe factory next door.  It was the brightest spot in the yard and I loved it!

 The Hydrangea Bush was one of hubby's favorites and it is so pretty this year.

 And this is my menagerie of odd pots that wintered over inside the shed.  They look well considering.


There is a Poinsettia at the top that was a gift from a neighbor at Christmas time, Moses in the basket on the left,  various Christmas Cacti, Mums on the bottom middle and Begonia that I rooted from cuttings.

And this is a pedestal pot under my front window with Vinca Vine, Pansies, Begonia, Petunia and Marigold.  I just love the container even though is is getting old.

This is my memorial tiered garden pot that I made for my Sweet Bill in his memory.  My neighbor called the shed garden my Memorial Garden and wants me to put a little plaque up in it.  I am thinking that I could paint something on the window box on the shed.... 

So I hope you like my shares this lovely Saturday Morning!  Hugs to all and thanks for visiting!  Come again soon please and I will try to get back to posting more often :)

My wild heart to yours...

Busy, Busy...

GOOD MORNING MY FRIENDS!  I cannot believe how fast the days have been going by!  I missed you all.  I am still adjusting to being one of two. But it is getting a smidgen better every day.  I worked all last week subbing at the doctor's office so that was good getting out and earning some money.  God provides and He is so Good!


So anyway, I wanted to share some photos of another outing at Huntington Beach State Park here in Murrells Inlet, SC.  This time, my daughter took me just before sunset when the creatures are all settling in for the night, it was so beautiful.

Huntington Beach State Park is a Painter's and Photographer's heaven!  There were many photographers there that evening with tripods and super huge scopes and lens but I am sure their pictures were no better than these little digital cameras take-ha! 

 Murrells Inlet, SC is a fishing village and nationally known for it's wonderful seafood restaurants. Huntington Beach, SC is a state park and was originally owned by the Huntington's.  Mrs. Huntington was a sculptress and across the road from the park is Brookgreen Gardens where her sculptures are displayed all over acres of property and lovely gardens.  It also has a Butterfly House and a wood trail with wildlife in their natural habitat (owls, red fox, Eagles, hawks, etc.)

Dragonfly on dried dock plant.

 Blue Heron and Egret sharing a fishing spot.

 It is a wonderful respite at the beach where you can forget all of your troubles and be lost in the beauty of God and nature.  On Saturday we saw Wood Storks, Egrets, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Alligators, Dragonflies, and breathtaking sunset scenes.

FULL MOON 

I loved snapping this of the little pier lookout over the marsh water.  The setting sun illuminates it so nicely and it makes me want to paint or sketch this :)

Clouds and reflections are some of my most favorite subjects.  Also, future paintings....

I am guessing this is Trumpet Vine that grows next to the sidewalk all along the causeway.


I sure hope you enjoyed this tour of Huntington Beach State Park and that you will one day visit this beautiful spot.  There are year round camping facilities there, also.  I am truly blessed that I am living only 10 minutes away from this paradise.  Thank you for coming and do come again soon.

My wild heart to yours...

Lead Muskette Balls and Blessings

On Saturday, My daughter and I went to the Blessing of the Inlet at Belin Church, Murrells Inlet, SC. While there I found 14 lead musket balls in and around the church driveways.  Whether they were there from a battle or unearthed when the driveway had stone brought in, I do not know.  But so much fun to find them.  Although they are not of any worth, their historical value makes them interesting.

The Blessing of the Inlet is an annual event and is colorful, musical and also has craft and food booths on the church property.  The day was perfect with sunshine and very warm temps.

Imagine my happy surprise when the two bagpipers who were leading the ministers to the back portico of the church stopped right in front of me and played Amazing Grace through 1 time right there!!  I was very emotional as we had wanted live bagpipes at my hubby's memorial service but our friend was out of town unavoidably so they played a CD.  My daughter took a picture of me smiling and then afterwards we both cried!!

The booths are all the colorful little wood shed-like structures on the left.

and of course I had to have my picture taken with this Elephant as my sister loves them and collects figurines of them.  This one's for you, Mary ♥

http://www.gtowntimes.com/story/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet 


And this is a picture of Oliver's Lodge right next to the church.  It is closed at present but rich in history.  Click on the link above and read about this 1800's first lodge in the area.  To add to the mystery, a Wedding Dress hangs in the window of the upper floor.  Photo by my daughter, Barbie.


If you visit the area, it is fun to ride around the church driveway and see the back of the lodge that is right on the marsh and imagine what tales it could tell if walls could talk....


Thanks for visiting today, hope you enjoyed the little tour.  Come again soon.

My heart to yours....

TURTLE VISIT and SQUIRREL ANTICS

This turtle couldn't decide if it was safe to come up in the yard or not.

The turtles do not usually come out of the water this far unless it is a female looking for a place to lay their eggs.  This one was half way up the yard and was quite large.

She took a good look around and suddenly turned around.

Not feeling too secure

And there she goes making a hasty retreat to the water.  So interesting!

Bye-Bye! LOL!  I am not sure why she changed her mind but off she went.  I love watching creature behavior...

And here are my two resident squirrels playing this morning. 

Romping around the Lily Pond :)


Thanks for coming to visit today!

My wild heart to yours...