A closer look

I bought a fancy Sony Cyber-shot camera with a big lense this week and have been spending time on my hands and knees trying to focus in on the little things growing in and around our yard. I felt this would be a good way to start a new blog, introducing the idea of looking for the beauty of life in the things that are closest too us, like our family and friends. Too often people look for happiness in far away lands and exotic destinations. If we simply take a closer look around we will see that there is so much to be thankful for. Notice how intricate and delicate this tiny mushroom appears. Alongside the mushroom you will notice the blades of grass having gone to seed. The recent downpours have put a damper on our outdoor activities but have created a world of life in our lawn. This purple flower just starting to bloom is called a "pin-cushion".