February 2013 – Suburban Nature Explorations

Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Outdoor Discoveries Hike Sunol Regional Wilderness Photo taken February 9th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Outdoor Fun: Read a Book

The pleasure of a new book from the library… Book Bench, Dublin Library Photo taken February 26th, 2013

Fascinating flowers…

Fascinating flowers… Parking lot of the Hayward Japanese Garden Photo taken February 24th, 2013

Lovely: Japanese Garden, Hayward

I consider the Japanese Garden in Hayward to be a bit of a hidden gem, as so few people seem to know about it. Whenever I mention it, the response is usually, “There’s a Japanese garden in Hayward?!?” Yes, there is, and a lovely one at that. Interested in going? The garden is free, openContinue reading “Lovely: Japanese Garden, Hayward”

Turtles: Japanese Garden, Hayward

A great place to see turtles! Japanese Garden, Hayward Photos taken February 24th, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss

My husband and I were married at Glacier Point in Yosemite, after sunset, just as the full moon was rising over the mountains. As we waited for the sun to set and the moon to rise, a friend caught me and my soon-to-be husband kissing. Photo of a Photo Autumn, 2003 Glacier Point, Yosemite ***Continue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss”

Rainy day, muddy fun!

Originally posted on Keep'em busy:
My little one is still home with the flu, but if he were healthy, we’d be out doing this, too! Enjoy the rainy weather! Keep'em busy View original post

Neighborhood Wildlife: Squirrel (Three-Legged)

I often wonder what happened to his leg… I first noticed it missing a few weeks ago. Photos taken February 14th, 2013

My Little Valentine: Home Sick

My son, home sick today, lethargically watching the bird and squirrel activity at the feeder. So sad to be missing the Valentine’s Day party at school… Photo taken February 14th, 2013

Neighborhood Wildlife: Young Buck

My son excitedly informed me yesterday afternoon that there was a boy deer on the hill behind our home. The buck was in no hurry to leave, giving me plenty of time to snap some photos. My son is sick (again), so he stayed home from school yesterday and today. Luckily, the neighborhood wildlife hasContinue reading “Neighborhood Wildlife: Young Buck”

Neighborhood Wildlife: Deer

A deer grazing on the hill behind our home, enjoying the warm, sunny day… Photos taken February 12th, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: Home

I usually photograph what we do and see when we’re out and about in nature. For the WordPress challenge this week, however, here’s a photo showing a typical indoor activity in our home… building things. Towers built with Citiblocs Photo taken February 6th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

Paleontology Play: Dinosaur Skeleton Excavation Kit – Velociraptor

My son has played with a few of these kits in the past, and he absolutely LOVES them. This one, Dinosaur Skeleton Excavation Kit: Velociraptor, is made by 4M Kidz Labs, and it was exactly what my son was hoping it would be…. a plastic dinosaur skeleton hidden in a block of plaster. The kitContinue reading “Paleontology Play: Dinosaur Skeleton Excavation Kit – Velociraptor”

Silent Saturday: Stick Play

Photos taken February 9th, 2013 Sunol Regional Wilderness

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Birdhouses: The Same, Yet Unique Photos taken February 5th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Fun for Little Astronauts: Chabot Space Center

I’m surprised I haven’t written about the Chabot Space Center before, as we’ve been members for two years and visit frequently. I’m frequently asked the question, “Is the museum OK for 3-year-olds?” Yes! My son has always loved our visits here. The museum is filled with hands-on exhibits, which children enjoy. In the Beyond Blastoff Continue reading “Fun for Little Astronauts: Chabot Space Center”

Beautiful Butterflies: California Academy of Sciences

Photos taken January 29th, 2013 Rainforests of the World California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

Silent Saturday: Explore! California Academy of Sciences

Photos taken January 29th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Also see… The Living Roof: California Academy of Sciences

Mamatography 2013: Week 4

January 25th Home sick again, coloring… January 26th I took some much-needed me-time and went on a hike with friends… See more photos: Hike: Calaveras Ridge Trail, Dublin Hills January 27th The family went on a hike to look for ladybugs… See more photos here: Ladybug Clusters: Redwood Regional Park January 28th I was sickContinue reading “Mamatography 2013: Week 4”