From Thanksgiving 2014

Had a very quiet Thanksgiving this year. We had our meal at Cracker Barrel and it

 was delicious. The Lions won so the day was a good one. 

Remembering last year when I spent the holiday in Kansas

 

Had such a great visit in Kansas last Thanksgiving.......remembering this fun fight in the kitchen

while preparing the meal.....Twin knows how to keep Mike in line.....apparently the gravy was lumpy.

My grandson, Sean, and friend Josh...note dog under the table looking at the food

through the glass...funny.

 Twin with Saki and Ginger at Overland Park Arboreteum

 My Grandson, Mikey with Ginger, getting some hugs.

Saki, guarding the estate

Happy Thanksgiving

 to everyone but especially those who read my blog faithfully!

Urban Decay

I'm obsessed with the old Packard Plant. This is the closest that I have ever gotten to it. A few years ago it became too dangerous to go into the area....you car would be broken into if you left it. Now, I think it is secured. I would love to shoot pics in there. Another place secured now is the old train station. I remember my oldest son getting in and exploring the whole place years ago. I'm into urban ruins...after all, I'm one myself  ;-)

They have actually put window in the whole building now, I believe.

The inside has been cleared of debris also....however, no one seems to know what it will be used for, if anything. 

Driving Along

Have you ever driven on Hines Drive to see the Christmas Lights? Well, this was better than that. My mouth dropped open when I started to drive into Lower Huron Metropark. I caught it just right, with beautiful light and everything still coated with snow.....wonderful!

Flowers

 Was summer that long ago? I feel like it was and so I had to get a flower fix at the Belle Isle Conservatory. The big room under the conservatory dome was undergoing new plantings. All the mums and other flowers that were there last month were all dug out. Don't know what they will put in for the holidays. I should have asked. I know in February it is Kalanchoe and Cyclamen. Maybe Poinsettias. I will make a point to go there around Christmas.
Love all the Orchids that are there year around plus other flowers that I have no idea what they are.
If any of my photographers friends want to go let me know....we can go holiday week.

Winter Wonderland

 It was absolutely beautiful out there this morning.......every little branch was coated with snow. I got some great photos! This was a Lower Huron Metropark. Many more to edit.

Winter Birds

 We had our first snow today so I thought that I would post these photos that I shot last winter at Oakwoods Metropark. A lot of snow coming down but nothing is laying. Our temps dropped 20 degrees in a matter of days. Glad all my leaves are up before the snow fell.
I love the Tree Sparrow, above and the fluffy Downy Woodpecker below. Also, was so happy to see a Bluebird sticking around for the winter.