Daisies and Damselflies

In the grey of deep fall, when the rain and clouds seem never ending though have just begun, it’s nice to find some vibrant reminders that life and color are still there. Mosses, herbs and Camelia sinensis are my reminders today. 

This morning my mom and I woke up here, on the shore of Bastendorf Beach at Coos Head, after sleeping last night in her cozy little camper.  We walked along the shore to the cove at the far end, collecting trash and plastic bits along the way.  It was a negative tide, meaning the water was very low, its usually hidden inhabitants exposed for the morning viewing. Below you can meet a sand shrimp, starfish, crabs tucked into their hiding spaces, and sea anemones clinging to the rocky barnacle crusted edge. The morning was bright, warm and still. The perfect stroll along the beach. 

Trying to capture the elusive sand shrimp.

Sand shrimp

Running for cover

Burrowing to hide from the giants

The edge of the cove, and the perfect place to look for tide pools and rock wall inhabitants.

Starfish

Do you see the little crab tucked away up to the left of the starfish?

Sea Anemone all closed up. Looks like it’s about to drip pretty teal goo.

Seaweed clings to the wall like tinsel at Christmas.

Starfish, sea anemone and crabs. The orange starfish looks like it’s sitting on the big crab.

Where the land meets the sea

My Sweet Mocha

The Buddy and mom beach patrol, keeping our beaches clean and protecting wildlife.

Beautiful purple and green

Sea Anemones, such a lovely color.

Buddy, the handsome boy.

Lighthouse at cape

A little rain didn’t slow us down. We had so much fun capturing Hanna’s sweet and adventurous spirit. Let the senioritis commence! 

My sweet friend Kate recently received a Woody doll and has been showing him around. This week we took him to Super Pho for tea and soup. 

  
Showing Woody around town.

  
Sweet Kate

  
Waiting for tea.

  
Beautiful mommy and daughter.

  
Hot tea! Mmm 

  
Telling Woody all about the tea. 

  
Sharing noodles with Woody. 

 I think Woody enjoyed his visit to Super Pho, especially the noodles. 😉

  
Thankfully the daffodils come to remind us not to give up hope. 

  
Lovely little potted rose. 

  
Electric pink 

  
Summer flowers also mean honey bees. 😊

  
The spiral is mesmerizing. 

Layers of delicate confection. 

  
Dramatic purple.

  
Bumblebee bliss. 

  
Pretty pink.

  
Can’t you just smell them? Mmm

  
Until then, the daffodils and these ribbon reminders will have to do. 

Smiles,

Anna

   
Nora loves bags. 

  
Mocha loves rolling in cool grass. 

  
Mystic plotting her escape from the vet. 

  
Nora as a kitty witch. 

  
Bennie on holiday.

  
Mocha also loves kisses. 

  
Charlie loves to go.

  
Charlie also loves the dog park. 

  
Sweet furry friends. 

  
Snuggle buddies.