Sunday, March 19, 2017

Looking UP and Down..


Our Avocado tree is about 3 stories high now. in the top photo you can see the roof lines on either side. the tree is so big I can't get the whole tree in a photo..
Below this Red Admiral comes to visit every day at 4:30, they are territorial and come back to the same place at the same time each day. He sat on Bob's head, my head, my back and arm several times. Each day we go out and wait for him to come to sit on us.
A Little Thing Causing Much Joy...


17 comments:

Anonymous said...

I had no idea the tree could be that large. That is amazing about the butterfly. So very special.

Breathtaking said...

Good morning Sandra!:) How on earth do you get the fruit down! I didn't know that Red Admirals are so territorial,... how lovely that they alight on you, and that you can count on their appearance each day. Magical moments!

My Mind's Eye said...

How very interesting and quirpte special about the red admiral....is there a particular flower it likes in your yard?
Hugs Madi and mom

My Mind's Eye said...

No clue what quirpte means I think I meant to type quite special

DeniseinVA said...

He is a beautiful butterfly. I would love to visit with him every day. That quote is so true. We are envious of your avocado tree. We love avocados and buy them all the time.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Look at his shadow you captured, WOW!! Awesome! The tree is huge! And I bet it produces tons of avocados! I remember your pictures of the Admiral from a long time ago, with him sitting on either you or Bob.

Pam said...

As a photographer I notice a lot of little things that others over look. Little things can make amazes shots! Avocado Trees....awesome. My daughter in laws parents lived on their own little peak up on a mountain area right outside of San Diego and they had a bunch of these. Sold avocados to the local business. Very cool you have your own.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sandra, I love that quote. So true! Do you need a ladder to pick your avocados? Pretty capture of the butterfly. It is cold here can you send me some of that warm Florida air, please.
Have a happy day and new week ahead!

Mevely317 said...

So true, that quote! Poignant.
Your and Bob's 4:30 ritual sure sounds relaxing ... and now that pretty Red Admiral is famous in his/her own right!

Rose said...

It really is the little things...the way the sun hits the side of the building, birds that always come back, a smile when someone could have just as easily frowned...sometimes just a kind word. Whether spoken to you or overhearing someone speak to someone else that way...

Karen said...

That is so cool that the butterfly visits you.

Marie said...

now that is something to look forward to everyday! that shadow pic is Amazing!
I've always found the little things to be the Big things. :)
happy Sunday to you!

Cat Lover said...

The simple things in life are best! Thanks for sharing the photos. Love your big tree!

Cranberry Morning said...

Isn't that a beautiful butterfly! And you're so right about the little things. The sooner we learn that, but sooner our lives will be happier. But wait a minute - a three-story-tall avocado tree??? I had no idea they grew that tall. And is it loaded with avocados? It's a good thing there's not one in my yard. I love those things! I just bought six rock-hard avocados last week and had to put them in a brown paper bag with a banana for a few days just so they'd ripen. I sure hope you love avocados. :-))

Anonymous said...

That's huge! I didn't know avocado trees grew so tall, either. How sweet that you have a pet butterfly! You are obviously very special.

Betty Manousos said...

i am envious of your huge avocado tree! lol! avocados are one of my favorite foods...good fats and fiber.
i've always found the little things to be the big things.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That tree is amazing. I've recently seen a few butterflies sitting outside at rehab with my dad. They are always a pleasure.....