Monday, May 31, 2010

May In The Mountains



We opened the house at the lake in the Adirondacks this weekend.



A neighbor's tiny yellow cottage had just enough room for a few more occupants...



The mama robin was busy all weekend trying to keep up with her hungry babies...



The blue and violet lupines were blooming...





The ferns were growing up amidst the twig chairs...



...and our lake welcomed us back for yet another summer season...



How lucky are we?

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend too.
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45 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteMay 31, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Just gorgeous! Lucky you!

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  2. AnnemaryMay 31, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    comme c'est beau !!!!!!!!!!! belle chance que voilà profitez bien de cet endroit si paisible bisous

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  3. hostess of the humble bungalowMay 31, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Oh you are lucky...a lake front cottage...and those lupins I love the colours...I hope you let us peek inside your cottage...I imagine it is charming.

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  4. Glenda/MidSouthMay 31, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    What a pretty place to be! Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Have a great week.

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  5. GertMay 31, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Oh how beautiful.....enjoy yourselves..[I'm jealous..lol]

    Blessings.......
    xoxo Gert

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  6. fiberdoodlesMay 31, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    I just love the Adirondacks! My father is from there and I have a lot of fond childhood memories while visiting. Thank you for sharing yours. Have a wonderful week!

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  7. maryannMay 31, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Oh, so lovely! I hope you have a wonderful time there!

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  8. EllaMay 31, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Oh, wonderful, sounds like a slice of heaven!
    Love the photos~

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  9. Sweet Bee CottageJune 1, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Now that is just pure fabulous!

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  10. AngelaJune 1, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    How beautiful!!

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  11. SarahJune 1, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Lucky indeed! Lake front property in a beautiful place. Hope you'll share the inside of the cabin sometime. Enjoy! ~ Sarah

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  12. unique unique designJune 1, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Such a beautiful place!! It must be so peaceful there.
    marcie

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  13. Beach House LivingJune 1, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    I would have spent hours watching Mama robin tend to her young.

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  14. Anji JohnstonJune 1, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    A little slice of heaven! Thank you for sharing such beauty - courtesy of mother nature.

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  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 1, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    This looks incredibly beautiful, Laura~ thanks for sharing it with us! I just love the little bird nest...

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  16. LiLi M.June 1, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Doesn't that robin has a marvellous taste? We had at least as much water over here last weekend, but here it was pouring out of the sky. It didn't prevent us from visiting "Dordt in stoom" (=my hometown in steam), taking a ride in a steamtream, sailing (?) on a steamboat, riding an antique bus and having lots of fun.

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  17. Jacqueline @ HOMEJune 1, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Beautiful, Laura.
    Such a lovely retreat for you and your family. It must be great to have such a place to get away to from the rat-race and all of life's demands.
    I wish you many happy summer weekends there this year. XXXX

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  18. manon 21June 1, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    Tu sais que j'aime cette région Laura.
    Moi j'ai ouvert la petite maison en Provence,nous avons beaucoup de chance.
    Je te souhaite un bel été ma chère amie.


    Manon

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  19. DortheJune 1, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    So very pretty, your photoes are stunning, love the Robin mother :)
    xo Dorthe

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  20. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Reminds me of when I was a little girl & our family cottage in NE Pa.!! Beautiful & yeah, you are VERY lucky!!
    Stop by my blog for my Summer GiveAway!!
    Love,
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  21. JANNJune 1, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    Ohhhhhhhh you lucky girl :)
    just lovely there, perfect for summer.
    I can just see myself swimming in your lake or taking a small boat out on it. I hope you have another nice summer there, enjoy it for all of us. What sweet little Robins making their nest near you also :)

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  22. LululizJune 1, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    Oh please show us more, it looks like such a wonderful spot.

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  23. cheryl kuhnJune 1, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    What beautiful photos, I felt so relaxed just looking at them, almost as good as being there but not quite...lol....Enjoy your time there, it seems like a really special place.

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  24. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    We love the Adirondacks! We stay at High Peaks Resort in downtown Lake Placid in the fall - because...in May and June it's black fly season and I'm horribly allergic to them! How do you keep them away from you? If you're a "regular" up there, are there "tricks of the trade" to keep those nasties from biting?
    Your retreat looks totally idyllic! There is something so calming about forests and lakes...
    Enjoy!
    Diane

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  25. time worn interiorsJune 1, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    What a fabulous place! Enjoy!
    Theresa

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  26. Kim from The Sheep's NestJune 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    We opened our cabin too! Wasn't it just a beautiful weekend to be at the lake? Also to do a little antiquing too!
    Kim

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  27. My name WAS Female, I shit you not!June 1, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Your blogspot is beautiful in it's entirety.
    Almost can smell the flowers, fresh air and woodsy aromas.
    Envious.........another piece of heaven.

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  28. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 1, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    What a wonderful place to be, Laura. That lake is really beautiful.

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  29. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartJune 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Great photos!
    I threw some lupine seeds out in the garden but they don't seem to be coming up and I think the birds may have feasted on them before they had a chance to germinate...sheesh!

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  30. Eighty-Eight IdeasJune 1, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I am loving the Ferns!! I have to get some!!! Love your Blog!! Best, Connie

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  31. DianeJune 1, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Laura...thank you for visiting and it is so nice to meet you =))
    Ahhhh, the Adirondicks. I would love to visit there, and haven't ~ yet! But, maybe next year...as I too will be leaving the world of "county government". God willing.....
    We RV, and plan on hitting the road. I hope to add teaching into the mix =) And, btw...Deryn Mentock designed a necklace using an old coin purse. It is fun to rivet a piece of metal onto the leather part and .....
    well, that would be a tutorial too!
    Love your pictures BTW. They are gorgeous =)))

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  32. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJune 1, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Oh Laura what a WONDERFUL place to get away from it all. It looks so peaceful. Enjoy your time there when you can! Take care...Maura :)

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  33. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    OH my, that was such a beautiful post! We have Robins nesting on our house as well! You are very lucky to have such beauty surround you!

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  34. House and Garden BoutiqueJune 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Love the robin nest......what a great getaway you have!

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  35. RosemaryJune 1, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I would say very lucky. It's magical there, like a fairytale.
    The nest is amazing too!!
    Have a great week,
    Rosemary

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  36. Susan PaytonJune 1, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    The pictures on this blog are absolutely beautiful. It's been such a pleasure reading it. Thank you for letting me visit.
    Susan
    http://amazingcouponanddiscountdeals.blogspot.com
    http://susan-livinghealthywithchallenges.blogspot.com

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  37. KayJune 1, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    you are very lucky to have that view on your doorstep...we have lots of baby birds in our garden too...they are a joy...x

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  38. Andy's AtticJune 1, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I enjoy your pictires of the Adirondacks very much. Some day I hope to get there and see for myself!
    Annette

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  39. PriorJune 1, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    This is only scenes I read about in books...That little yellow cottage... just dreamy~ You are lucky and I would say blessed also, since you realize you are lucky! Enjoy your time! Lezlee

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  40. Rustique Gal June 1, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    How lucky you are! Living my dream, that is! If I could, I'd have a cabin on a lake just like this. I love being in the outdoors, paddling on a lake, reading a great book in my lawn chair. MMMMM
    Dreamin' on!
    Sherry

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  41. Queen BeeJune 1, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    What gorgeous photos!

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  42. SeawashedJune 2, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    so lucky.

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  43. Bee LadyJune 2, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    You are very lucky. Enjoy every moment and count your blessings! I love lupines, their foilage is so tropical looking, which is a bonus after the flower fades! Have you ever read the story, "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Clooney? It's a great lupine story I recommend for young and old, even though it is a childrens book. Cindy

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  44. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    What a lovely spot! Your photos are very beautiful.
    Best wishes
    Iris

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  45. estrelinhaNovember 15, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    THANKS FOR THE NICE PICTURE,I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

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