Tag: leaves
member name: Jan S.
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September 22, 2008 03:12 AM EDT --
Do you remember waxing autumn leaves with wax paper and an iron? I do. Here is a simple, fun, autumn craft that is made the same way. It's a great craft to make with the kids! . . .
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September 22, 2008 10:15 PM EDT --
I visited my mom last week and she had some really cute autumn decorations. I asked her where she'd bought them and she surprised me by saying "Dollar Tree!"
Mom is clever and . . .
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September 29, 2008 09:23 PM EDT --
In the spirit of Autumn, I've compiled some seasonal quotes and poetry. Enjoy!
"October gave a party. The leaves by hundreds came - the Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, and leaves . . .
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September 26, 2008 08:33 PM EDT --
These pretty little purple flowers were growing here when we bought the house. They may be weeds or wildflowers, but they're very pretty and have a long blooming season. We've split . . .
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September 25, 2008 08:16 PM EDT --
Rather than post these separately, I thought I'd do a photoessay. This is today's episode in the continuing progress of autumn color in northern Michigan.
I took . . .
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September 30, 2008 08:47 PM EDT --
I took these pictures about 7:00pm, at what we call "Golden Time". The sun is setting and casts a golden glow on the east shore.
Color is spreading daily, little by little, . . .
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September 08, 2009 09:36 PM EDT --
We took a pontoon ride after dinner this evening and saw some early signs of autumn. Come along and see the colors around the lake.
A few signs of autumn on the west shore
It's . . .
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October 05, 2008 08:25 PM EDT --
Today we took the pontoon boat out for a color cruise. It's a small lake, so cruise is a somewhat of an exaggeration, but that's what we did. We cruised, slowly, taking in the . . .
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October 10, 2008 12:16 AM EDT --
The autumn colors are spreading rapidly around the lake. Here's a few pictures I took this afternoon.
The blaze of autumn hues spread along the west shore. The reds, . . .
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October 11, 2008 12:23 AM EDT --
Although we seldom venture far out of the greater Skidway Lake area, Bill and I decided it was time to visit our daughter, Sarah, in Mt. Pleasant. We gassed up the Buick and hit the road. . . .
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October 14, 2008 01:53 PM EDT --
The autumn colors are spreading quickly. Each day brings a whole new palette of color, compliments of the Master.
Today was sunny and the lake was sparkling. One fisherman took . . .
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October 12, 2009 01:39 AM EDT --
Today, my sister and I took a leisurely road trip to visit my daughter. We saw some beautiful autumn colored trees, cornstalks, pumpkins for sale and other fall and Halloween sights. Come along . . .
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October 24, 2009 11:22 PM EDT --
This week, our region is experiencing the most intense autumn color of the season. There are so many shades of colors!
Due to heavy rain, some of the trees gave up their leaves, . . .
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October 31, 2009 07:24 PM EDT --
Halloween has brought an evil trick to Skidway Lake! The goblins have stolen our beautiful, colorful Autumn weather! In only one day of wicked wind and driving rain, our lovely leaves . . .
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October 10, 2008 11:11 PM EDT --
This morning, we were greeted with this delightful sight. I grabbed the camera and captured it, because the water can change in a matter of minutes.
It is rare for the water to be perfectly . . .
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October 13, 2008 04:51 PM EDT --
It's overcast today, but warm. The brilliant colors of autumn blaze even on a cloudy day.
Fall colors are spreading more each day.
Even without sunshine, the colors . . .
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September 24, 2009 05:06 PM EDT --
Here is an update on the progress of autumn color in Michigan. We've got a couple of weeks to go before peak color, but each day, more leaves are sporting their autumn wardrobes.
This is . . .
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October 03, 2009 09:44 PM EDT --
This evening the lake was still and the reflections of the autumn colors especially lovely. We refer to the time when the sun is setting as "Golden time". No matter the season, the setting . . .
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October 14, 2009 12:48 AM EDT --
Winter seems to be breathing down the neck of Autumn in Michigan. Unseasonably cold temperatures are speeding up the annual color change. I think we'll see peak color by next weekend. . . .
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October 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT --
More trees are giving up their leaves as we move toward Winter. The birch trees turn early and give up first.
Red oaks cling to their leaves, but it's a losing battle.
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