Hullo gorguss !!
Last week we went on a "playdate". We is me and Milana and 3 other Moms with kids who have been trying to get together for some time now. Finally we gathered at the Eco Museum. It was a chilly day but sunny and everything, though still bare, was just starting to sprout that light green promise of what will be a plethora of lushness in another couple of weeks.
I love this time of year.
This is an outdoor place, quite rustic where they house all types of animals who have been stranded or injured and are not able to be released into the wild again. It was Milana's first time seeing all these animals "live"....not on TV or a book.
She quietly took it all in.
So I thought I'd see how some of them turn out in black and white for Lisa's weekly challenge.
Isn't she a beauty?
A beautiful white wolf.
And look who I saw peeking out of the cat hole. (Lynx)
This eagle was in an open area and at first I was amazed that it didn't just fly off but then saw the tether. A large sign read that these eagles cannot be released as they spent so much time with humans that they think they are human and would therefore be in danger. Kind of seems sad but it's for their protection.
She was a beauty though.
And speaking of beauties...........
Here was my little companion on our playdate. I kept it in color because the girl has the most peaches and cream complexion - I just couldn't grey that out.
Sweet cheeks!
I have lots more pictures from our day in the wild and I'll post them later in the week.
Happy Wednesday!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
30 comments:
Awesome!
Wow!
Especially the last one.... most beautiful of all!
Donna
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What a fun play date! I like the closer up one of the white wolf. have a great dat.
Great photos - I love the white wolf - majestic! My favorite is your sweet cheeks - she does have beautiful skin - 'course I never noticed before because of the rest of her gorgeousness :)
Happy Wednesday!
Looks like yall had a wonderful time! Great photos!
Fabulous pics!! I love the one of the Lynx peaking out of the hole! :)
Wow, what a wonderful way to spend the day with your little BEAUTY (peaches and cream FOR SURE!). These animals look like they are finally "at home"....sad how we humans can sometimes interfere with the natural state of things leading even the wild to have to be caged for their own protection.
Great shots, Wanda.....laughed outloud when I read the first line...hullo gorguss!!
xoxoxo
Dita
Great shots! I love the one of the white wolf! Just amazing!!
Wow!! I'm jealous! I would love to see all those animals in person :) Great photos! And that last one...what a doll!
Sweet cheeks all the way! Gorgeous pictures!
Your date is the cutest little girl in all the land : ) What a doll! So glad you could get out and enjoy some sunshine. Kaishon would love it there. He adores animals!
I love this time of the year too! Great shots!
Good think-en on the last picture :) that peaches and cream complexion can't be beat.
Love the pictures of the animals...looks like a fun time.
Love the close up of the white wolf. Gorgeous! And of course I love your little sweeties peaches and cream!
My heart almost stopped when I saw the picture of that bear... UNTIL I read where you were. Heh.
And I LOVE that white wolf. My momma needs a print of that. What do I need to do to make that happen? Seriously.
Hey TM - I'll e-mail it to you.
:)
what great wildlife shots. especially the way you patured the white wolf.
but my heart skipped a beat with the last picture. shes georgous
I just visited the zoo the other day too! Isn't it so magnificent?! I'm always blown away everytime I go :) I think your sweetie is perfect in color! Wish I could *pinch* those chubby cheeks!
Great animal shots!! As yes she is a very cute date!! That last pic is precious!
Oh, but you captured their elegance and raw beauty so perfectly! Though I am in awe that you were able to tear your eyes from your polka-dotted beauty long enough to snap the other attractions!! :) That face and those cheeks!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh heaven!
Hugs and its always such a treat to come by *your place*!!
Oooh, these are great!
We were so fortunate to share this playdate with you and your Sweet Cheeks!!!! Thank you!!!!!
xo
Beautiful pictures. She is such a cutie!
Very cool Miss Wanda!!!!! Love all the pictures : )
I always look forward to your posts and pics...love your outing with your sweet girl. My fav black and white is the white wolf. And your companion is THE cutest!
Happy Wednesday!
Hi Wanda. Those pictures are great! I am glad you guys had a great time. My little Alex was amazed the first time she saw a real horse up close and was quiet like Milana. Sweet. Have a great evening.
Wow, the one of the bald eagle is just amazing.
Beautiful! I always though nature was most pretty in color but you captured it perfectly in black and white...it sure brings out the detail!
Totally agree that you should not chnge that gorgeous peaches and cream face to grey! It is gorgeous, she is too!
Jill
What a great place to take children. The B&W photos of the animals do make them look majestic!
Sweet happy cheeks! Have a great weekend!
Alyzabeth's Mommy
She does have the loveliest peach and cream complexion! Don't you just want to gently stroke her cheek each time... or rain kisses on it? :)
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