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Showing posts with label Fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall. Show all posts

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Fall in West Michigan

We have had such a beautiful Fall here. Last week the weather was gorgeous - warm weather and sunshine all week. It was perfect for lots of hiking in the woods, taking in the colors of Fall.
All but the first picture was taken down my road.


























"I'm so glad I live in a world were there are Octobers.
It would be terrible if we just skipped
from September to November,
wouldn't it?"
L.M. Montgomery - author of Anne of Green Gables

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Michigan Colors

A few weeks ago, I heard a radio announcer do a top 5 list, of the best places to go for Fall color. They were:
5) Central Park in New York
4) Pennsylvania
3) Colorado
2) Michigan
1) Vermont

I was pretty happy to hear we made it in second place, and have to agree that it is beautiful here in the Fall. This year our colors are better than ever. They say the weather has been perfect for giving us the best color we've seen in over 10 years. We've had lots of sunny days and cool nights.
I've been oohing and ahhing as I drive anywhere, and my camera has been getting a workout!
I'm also praising God for the beauty He has placed around us!
Here's a few pictures to show you what I'm talking about. These were all taken within 15 minutes of my home.


























I'm thinking you all need to come for a visit!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Fall in West Michigan; Part 2

Last week I showed you how beautiful Fall in West Michigan is. Today I thought I would show you the rest of the story!


This is our driveway. See that little bit of concrete showing beneath those leaves?
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This is a section of our yard. This represents the rest of the yard quite well. This picture and the one above were taken about 24 hours after Bob had cleaned up the whole yard, and there was barely a leaf to be seen anywhere on the ground.
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And this shows the future. There are a lot of leaves waiting to come down! I really can't complain about this. Bob takes care of the leaves, but I do feel bad for him when it seems he can't keep up with the process!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

It's Fall!

I love living in a place where the seasons change. Autumn is beautiful with the cooler temperatures and many colors. Although it's still mostly green around here, there are unmistakable signs of Fall in the air!


The zinnias are beautiful, but are not as perfect as they were through the summer.


The Autumn Joy Sedum, which was creamy colored all summer has been darkening to a burgandy color.

Our hydrangea tree is changing too. The blossoms are no longer bright white, but are becoming mauve and will continue to darken throughout the season.


The occasional leaf is beginning to change.


And soon, there will be color all over!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Fall Foliage

I am amazed at the changes in the outdoor scenery in the last week. The leaves have really changed color, there are acorns all over our lawn, the flowers are faded and nearly all gone. It is surprising how beautiful it can be when actually these changes are coming about because the leaves and flowers are dying.
Nature often inspires me to praise God, but when I am admiring the beauty of fall, I often feel that creation is just shouting out praises!
Here are a few pictures of the changes going on in my yard.
Another picture of the hydrangea tree. It has really changed color since this post from only 2 weeks ago.

The side of our yard
This small bush in our back yard is covered with red berries

The plumes of the fountain grass have turned purple

One of the last flowers of the season.

The changing colors in the back yard.
"If you do not praise me, then will the very rocks cry out" Luke 19:40


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Sunday, October 7, 2007

Changing Seasons

Although it has been unseasonably warm here, there are major signs that Fall is here. I went for a little walk a few evening ago and there was the subtle scent of wood smoke in the air. There are not many leaves falling yet, but some were crackling under my feet. The evening was a little cooler and the trees in my neighborhood are starting to take on a different color.This is the street in front of my house and you can see a hint of color in the leaves.



Here is one of the blossoms on our hydrangea tree. I posted about this tree earlier this summer here and told you about the flowers changing colors. On this picture you can see that the flowers which used to be pure white, are creamy and are developing an antique pink hue.


This is Autumn Joy Sedum. All summer it is somewhat overlooked, because although the greenery is nice, its flowers are a pale green color. As Fall approaches the flowers become gradually darker until they are the color you see here. It make a nice accent in our back flower bed, when the other flowers are dying.

Isn't God's handiwork awesome? I am amazed by the beauty he has put around us and by the way it changes from season to season. It is such a blessing to know that our God is in control of things. The same God, who created this earth is the God who watches over our lives. He is the God who knows us by name, he knows what is best for us and cares for each of us, individually! How great is our God!

"He changes times and seasons, He sets up Kings and deposes them." Daniel 2:21