Nature Walk
The kids and I went on a walk down by the river this weekend. We are having an unusually early spring and the temperature was just perfect for being outdoors. The kids had told me about this "heart rock tree" so I was eager to get a look. Last year people started leaving heart-shaped rocks all around, and wedged into, this tree - apparently with thoughts of a loved one. I'm very sentimental so I love stuff like this.
There's not much green to be seen.
Seed pod fluff stuck in the tree branches.
The river.
We stacked rocks into towers and the boys made a boat out of some driftwood that they launched into the current before we left.
A very enjoyable afternoon. Something I need to do more often.
*There are more pictures at Flickr .
those were so great!! i wish i cloud also have that at our door step!!
Posted by: Mosaics | 04/13/2007 at 12:51 AM
that is great. I dont think I have ever found a heart rock, and I have looked. And there is a whole HEART tree. Wonderful!
Posted by: kim | 04/10/2007 at 11:35 AM
That is the most incredible thing! I love that people have done something like this. What an amazing thing. Thanks for sharing these pics with us.
Love your rock towers too.
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | 03/27/2007 at 12:33 AM
Hi! I just found your beautiful and inspiring blog while Googling for instructions on how to make a travel tissue holder! (I can't wait to try to make one! Thanks for posting the how-to info, btw! I hope to make one for my sis!) I have to say, WOW! I LOVE your blog! When I saw your nature walk post, I had to write! I love the heart stone tree and the beautiful rock tower you and your family made! It is just so pretty; you really have a gift for photography and crafting! Thanks for inspiring me to get crafty! :)
Posted by: Lisa | 03/26/2007 at 06:58 PM
That heart tree! It reminded me that I had a dream last night about heart shaped rocks! How weird is that! Very sweet!
Posted by: moki | 03/26/2007 at 11:06 AM
Sounds like a great afternoon! Beautiful pics. What a great tree...so sweet. I just love spending time outdoors with my family too.
Posted by: Brandy | 03/26/2007 at 10:36 AM
What a nice day! You're inspiring me to get off my tush and get outside.
A collector of heart shaped rocks myself, I just love that tree... it made me a bit teary, too.
Posted by: Siri | 03/26/2007 at 10:35 AM
I love that tree!
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Posted by: Jill | 03/26/2007 at 08:56 AM
Ohh I love nature walks. That heart tree, is sooooo wonderful. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 03/26/2007 at 07:58 AM
The heart rock tree is neat! I'm glad you got out to play with some rocks. Sometimes we all need to that. :)
Posted by: Melanie | 03/26/2007 at 06:43 AM
Great pics!
Posted by: Adrienne | 03/26/2007 at 06:07 AM
Hi there, just found your blog and your online shop, your items are absolutely adorable!!!! Well done on creating such unique treasures!!! Thanks for sharing them with us.
And I love the photos of your nature walk, how stunning!!!
Natasha
Posted by: Natasha Burns | 03/26/2007 at 01:43 AM
Wow, you're so lucky having somewhere so beautiful on your doorstep.
Posted by: momomimi | 03/26/2007 at 01:20 AM