Awoke early Friday morning with the idea of going out to Sauvie Island with Saddi and doing some photography, but it was quite wet and dark, so decided to wait for Devon to wake up and begin our day. With the loan of our dear friend Helen's car, we were out of the house by 10:00am, ready for what the day had to share with us.
It had to begin with a trip to Walgreen's so we could put Devon's camera memory card on a CD so he could take more pictures. It was nearly over flowing from his trip to New York in January, capturing his artwork, self indulgent portraits and of course many of Saddi. But this was going to take sometime and out tummies were beginning to rumble. We stopped off at McDonald's to get Saddi a hamburger and water, but Devon got the Happy Meal toy. While Saddi nibbled on her burger, Devon and I went into a Asian buffet we had never tried. As they showed us to our table, I nearly fell when slipping on some water left on the floor. The food was okay, we've had better at our favorite buffet, but we were full. After picking up Devon's CD, we were heading out to explore the glorious colors of spring.
Keyword ... ... ... detours. Easily we could have stayed on the main roads, but you get to see so much more on the side roads, even if you think you're getting lost. We witnessed neighborhoods lined with cherry blossom tree's, wild flowers filling yards and much to our surprise, the sun began to peak through the clouds. Traveling down the narrow twisted Germantown road, I was heading over to Sauvie Island without telling Saddi or Devon. If Saddi knew where I was going, she would have started getting overly excited by the idea of seeing horses. But once we crossed the new bridge, unto the island, Saddi perked up and her nose poked out the small opening of the window. Though we were still a couple of miles from a farm where I knew horses would be, Saddi picked up their scent right away. The island was quiet, but the open farm land was bursting with glorious colors shared by the season of spring. Fields of yellow wild flowers. Daffodil's waving in the wind to greet us. And the sweet scent of fresh air coming through the open windows, cleansing out the city smog we normally inhale. I first wanted to show Devon a house that is for sale on the island. Adorable place, but in need of much attention. Tucked off the main road, protected by large fir tree's and enough acreages to feel as though you were in your own natures heaven. Devon loved the house and instantly starting sharing his idea's of how it could become a home. Saddi was just happy to get out of the car and stretch out her legs and use the ladies room. Okay, she pooped in the grass, but she did it like a lady. We continued on our island adventure and it wasn't long before we pulled up to a field with several horses just standing near the road. It took a moment, but soon Saddi let out several happy barks, as if to say 'hello' to the horses. They must of been tired as they weren't impressed. Another field held several sheep, several babies too, enjoying the rich green grass. We came to an area where I have spent many moments with my camera, capturing some of the proudest images I have ever taken. Because it was still wet outside, we left Saddi in the car, but she would be able to see us the entire short time we were there. It is kinda of late in the season to be able to see the eagles up close, as the tree's are starting to fill in and they are nesting further out, in a quieter area. But I was hopeful as Devon and I made our way across the path. Suddenly there was movement in the grass. And then again. I held Devon back, as he hates snakes, I'm not much braver around them either, as my eyes tried to focus in on what it was. I slowly moved my foot and leaping into the air was a tiny frog, almost the same color of the grass. We didn't move and nor did he, so Devon and I got our camera's out and took a few pictures as the frog posed for us. We thanked him for his time and headed back to the car. In the field next to the path were several cows chewing away at the grass. A couple of them seemed interested in Devon, so he walked over to talk to them. In the distance you could hear dogs barking from the nearby shelter, but there seemed to be a louder bark to be heard. As I looked over to Helen's car, Saddi was just sitting there, sweet as my baby girl always is. But then she moved her head to the opening of the window and barked out at us. And again. And again. Okay, we get the hint, you don't want to be left alone. Back in the car, we drove slowly, looking up into the tall tree's hoping for an eagle sighting, but it wasn't meant to be. All we did see from the sky were the many raindrops that began to fall and heavily. A few detours later, we pulled into our driveway and settled into the house.
As I still struggle with my energy level, I sat in the living room to relax. Devon jumped onto the computer to play his Sims game and build his own Sauvie Island and Saddi went to bed. The little girl hadn't had her daily nap, so she was tried. Even too tired to play with Devon or come out for dinner. When she awoke around 9:30 in the evening, she found her dinner waiting for her. After a few bites, as she always does, she came in to check on Devon and I, basically to tell us she is eating. I reminded her to eat well and get a good nights rest, as Saturday will be an even bigger adventure. I'll look forward to sitting down and sharing it with you. Sunday's treat will be a collection of the pictures Devon and I took during our weekend in search of inspiration. Until our next meeting, do me a favor?
seize EVERY moment
Rici
It had to begin with a trip to Walgreen's so we could put Devon's camera memory card on a CD so he could take more pictures. It was nearly over flowing from his trip to New York in January, capturing his artwork, self indulgent portraits and of course many of Saddi. But this was going to take sometime and out tummies were beginning to rumble. We stopped off at McDonald's to get Saddi a hamburger and water, but Devon got the Happy Meal toy. While Saddi nibbled on her burger, Devon and I went into a Asian buffet we had never tried. As they showed us to our table, I nearly fell when slipping on some water left on the floor. The food was okay, we've had better at our favorite buffet, but we were full. After picking up Devon's CD, we were heading out to explore the glorious colors of spring.
Keyword ... ... ... detours. Easily we could have stayed on the main roads, but you get to see so much more on the side roads, even if you think you're getting lost. We witnessed neighborhoods lined with cherry blossom tree's, wild flowers filling yards and much to our surprise, the sun began to peak through the clouds. Traveling down the narrow twisted Germantown road, I was heading over to Sauvie Island without telling Saddi or Devon. If Saddi knew where I was going, she would have started getting overly excited by the idea of seeing horses. But once we crossed the new bridge, unto the island, Saddi perked up and her nose poked out the small opening of the window. Though we were still a couple of miles from a farm where I knew horses would be, Saddi picked up their scent right away. The island was quiet, but the open farm land was bursting with glorious colors shared by the season of spring. Fields of yellow wild flowers. Daffodil's waving in the wind to greet us. And the sweet scent of fresh air coming through the open windows, cleansing out the city smog we normally inhale. I first wanted to show Devon a house that is for sale on the island. Adorable place, but in need of much attention. Tucked off the main road, protected by large fir tree's and enough acreages to feel as though you were in your own natures heaven. Devon loved the house and instantly starting sharing his idea's of how it could become a home. Saddi was just happy to get out of the car and stretch out her legs and use the ladies room. Okay, she pooped in the grass, but she did it like a lady. We continued on our island adventure and it wasn't long before we pulled up to a field with several horses just standing near the road. It took a moment, but soon Saddi let out several happy barks, as if to say 'hello' to the horses. They must of been tired as they weren't impressed. Another field held several sheep, several babies too, enjoying the rich green grass. We came to an area where I have spent many moments with my camera, capturing some of the proudest images I have ever taken. Because it was still wet outside, we left Saddi in the car, but she would be able to see us the entire short time we were there. It is kinda of late in the season to be able to see the eagles up close, as the tree's are starting to fill in and they are nesting further out, in a quieter area. But I was hopeful as Devon and I made our way across the path. Suddenly there was movement in the grass. And then again. I held Devon back, as he hates snakes, I'm not much braver around them either, as my eyes tried to focus in on what it was. I slowly moved my foot and leaping into the air was a tiny frog, almost the same color of the grass. We didn't move and nor did he, so Devon and I got our camera's out and took a few pictures as the frog posed for us. We thanked him for his time and headed back to the car. In the field next to the path were several cows chewing away at the grass. A couple of them seemed interested in Devon, so he walked over to talk to them. In the distance you could hear dogs barking from the nearby shelter, but there seemed to be a louder bark to be heard. As I looked over to Helen's car, Saddi was just sitting there, sweet as my baby girl always is. But then she moved her head to the opening of the window and barked out at us. And again. And again. Okay, we get the hint, you don't want to be left alone. Back in the car, we drove slowly, looking up into the tall tree's hoping for an eagle sighting, but it wasn't meant to be. All we did see from the sky were the many raindrops that began to fall and heavily. A few detours later, we pulled into our driveway and settled into the house.
As I still struggle with my energy level, I sat in the living room to relax. Devon jumped onto the computer to play his Sims game and build his own Sauvie Island and Saddi went to bed. The little girl hadn't had her daily nap, so she was tried. Even too tired to play with Devon or come out for dinner. When she awoke around 9:30 in the evening, she found her dinner waiting for her. After a few bites, as she always does, she came in to check on Devon and I, basically to tell us she is eating. I reminded her to eat well and get a good nights rest, as Saturday will be an even bigger adventure. I'll look forward to sitting down and sharing it with you. Sunday's treat will be a collection of the pictures Devon and I took during our weekend in search of inspiration. Until our next meeting, do me a favor?
seize EVERY moment
Rici
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