There is a tree at one of the parks nearby that amazes me every time I see it. The way that it has grown through the years is very strange, to say the least. I've shared it with you before, but always wonder, how does a tree form and shape this way over time? Here are a few pictures of it.
You saw Francesca last week, and just wanted to show you precious Mia. She's already six months and rolling over, sits up, and trying to talk. Nel said that she is babbling a lot, giggling, and even laughing.
Thought I'd put this out now that I have granddaughters. Jess knows how much I love figurines, so she brought it home for me after one of her Disney adventures many years ago.
We are still having lots of rain, and California always welcomes rain, as we've had droughts in past years.
I have been putting fruit and nuts in my oatmeal, and it's so good. My mom used to make us kids oatmeal all the time, and I think that's why I still like it so much. It's nice on these cold days.
Because of all the rain,
Because of all the rain,
I think we'll have a glorious Spring.
Happy March!
~Sheri
~Sheri
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I am glad you got rain to keep those wildfires away. Mia is a sweetheart. She has grown since the last photo. Look at her sitting and playing and laughing. So pretty. What fun!
She is so lovely!
Hi
Those growths on the side of the tree are burls, I'm not sure why they grow like that but Native American's and early settlers used to cut those off and carve them into bowls.The ring pattern in the growths make a very beautiful design in the old dough bowls. There is a large Elm tree near my house that is very old and covered with those burls. unfortunately developers have bought the lot that it is on and I am terrified that they will destroy it. We've had more than our share of rain here in Eastern NC and it looks like March rolled in very much like the lion so I'm hoping for some warm spring days soon.
Take care,
Constance
Hello, I love all the trees. Especially the odd shaped trees, they have character. Little Mia is adorable, cute photos. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Monday, enjoy your day! Wishing you a great new week ahead!
Lovely photos, Sheri. Don't you want to squeeze that little Mia? Adorable. And your trees are magnficent. I love interesting looking trees and in fact just came from Jenny Woolf English Travel Writer where she had done a forest walk. Now yours! Fascinating.
Have a wonderful day!
Sheri - Mia is adorable. So glad you shared her with us. As for the tree- wow. One can almost see a lion's face in a sideways view. Such a lovely gnarled specimen. Happy March to you friend. Hugs!
Hi Dear Sheri, Mia is just a beautiful baby. Such pretty eyes and the sweetest photos. Love the pics of the tree. I call that a Halloween tree! Looks like something you would see on a Halloween card! lol
We often have oatmeal and fruit/nuts for supper. Very warm and comforting. I'm thankful for your rain and cannot wait to see your spring photos from around your neighborhood. xo
Mia is just the cutest and happiest little girl! I know she is a joy to you all. That tree is amazing...might be scary late at night. I see all kinds of faces...and twisty arms to reach out at you! lol And it's so funny that you would show the goodies to put in oatmeal. I've been thinking about finding something like that. I put real fruit in my oatmeal but when we travel and stay at the Hampton Inn they have something like this. Now I know what it's called! Hugs!
mia is precious. just too cute for words. love that tree. how interesting.
Francesca and Mia are BOTH just precious. You are so blessed. We are having a ton of rain as well. Frankly I have had enough. I just love trees and I love the tree in your photo - what do you see - a ram or a lion? It is huge and probably pretty old. I also love oatmeal too - we have gotten into steel cut oats. We are having spring as I write, but today is cold - I am not sure what will happen to the flowers now. Happy March to you too. sandie
Sheri, Oh I know you want to squeeze that little pink bundle of sweetness. Mia is adorable. See how quickly time flies. I love your figurine. So pretty and special.
That spot on the tree is a burl, caused by an injury or fungus. Those spots are used in wood turning and such and are worth big money , sometimes. The whole picture of the tree is wonderful. I love it. Hope the rain helps your area. Blessings to you dear friend, love you, xoxo, Susie
Mia is a sweetie,a cute princess!Love your gorgeous pictures too!Blessings,Sheri!
Sheri, I so enjoyed all the pics of the tree...and then that followed by Mia! What a little sweetheart she is!
Happy March to you, dear Sheri! Darling little Mia is so cute in the photos. She looks so happy and contented. I so enjoyed seeing the lovely photos of the beautiful tree and seeing its lovely structure. Without leaves trees have a special beauty. I'm guessing the funny growth pattern on the tree formed after a limb fell and it was trying to heal itself. Thank you for sharing all of this beauty. xo
Hi,
Thank you for sharing Mia with us. What a cutie! I love her smile and her eyes are so pretty.
I am so excited for California to be receiving rain and snow up in the mountains. I do hope your Spring is lovely. And I am praying NO FIRES this 2019!
Love, Carla
What an amazing tree, I LOVE it!!! Your grand is sooooo cute too :o)
Have a great week!
~Des
Oh dear thank you soooo much for giving such delightful start to my day (11:15 am) :)))
Mia is such a wonderful happy little soul :)
her deep smile brightened my day with absolute delight :)
may she always be happy and smiling like this ,amen!!!
Being from village makes me to be familiar with such odd shaped trees dear Sheri ,glad you shared this one near you
Beautifully captured!
i can see the bear like face with quite visible eyes
widely spread bare branches giving weird feel of melancholy though
such a pretty gift by Jess!
your fruity oatmeal look so appealing ,Loved the rain drops on glass ,so poetic !
happy march and wish you a bright blooming colorful and fragrant spring ahead :)
hugs!
Good morning dearest Sheri!
I keep seeing signs of spring on Instagram, and now here. We are SO far away from it but we'll get there.....I hope!
Your dearest Mia is precious, and that tree is a wonder, indeed. Keep on wondering, wandering, being YOU.
Wow, Mia is looking sooo cute, her beautiful smile made my day. I love all pics especially the tree's pictures are adorable. Without leaves trees look quite mysterious. You have captured the pics beautifully.
Hope you are doing great. Have a lovely Monday <3
Kisses <3
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Dear Sheri...Oh, those two granddaughters of yours are darling doll babies. Oh my heart! The tree is sad-looking to me....like it is some kind of terrible pain. I heard California is getting tons of rain. That is quite a change from the days of drought. Sheri, your photos are just wonderful. Thanks for all your visits and comments on my blog. Always love to hear from you, my dear, kindred spirit. Hugs, Susan
Owwwww Mia is so cute girl 💕💕 you must be a proud grandma....lovely week....love Ria 💕💕
olá amiga da Califórnia tão linda!!
adorei tudo em seu post.
Amo árvores, achei incrivelmente bela esta formação nesta árvore !!
inspiração para contos de fadas !!
Esta criança linda Mia é mesmo uma verdadeira boneca !!
Felicidades...
grande abraço.
:o)
Hi Sheri! Such a sweetie! :) I can't believe my daughter use to be that small. Where does the time go... I hope you do have a wonderful spring after all the rain you are having. I have a theory about the knob on the tree...I have two trees that unfortunately need to be taken down. One of the trees has a 'V' and the branches are falling away from each other creating a crack at the 'V' where the two branches meet in the trunk. (I hope that made some sense.) Right below the crack is a knob, although smaller that your tree's knob. The one tree guy told me that water is seeping into the crack and creating the knob. So maybe the tree in your pictures has a crack and water is pooling in it's knob? Who knows. :) It is a wonderful tree and I bet it looks amazing when it is full of leaves too. Have a great day! Michelle
That is an interesting looking tree. It sort of looks creepy as it could be used in a horror movie. ya think?
Mia is so precious!
Happy March
Lisa
Hi Sheri,
wow its been awhile since I've seen you,my fault not spending much time on the web..
very sweet Mia ,a interesting old tree...love the little birdy..
and your banner...
so u r getting rain,us snow
cannot wait till spring arrives !
hugs,
Patty
The tree does look very interesting! Mia is so cute in her pictures! Thank you Sheri for the kind comment on my post. I truly appreciate it :)
I love your pics of the rain.
Takes me back to my childhood days,
when it was raining my Mom would cook chocolate porridge
for the family to keep us warm. Oh yeah, and that tree
really looks interesting and it did not escape your eye
for detail and beauty, yes I find that tree beautiful,
it has a dark look but I find beauty in it.
Mia looks so big now, and very pretty.
Have a lovely day Sheri ♥
Ann
https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/
HAHA....not sure what part of Calif you are in but I know in Southern Calif you have ....ONE SEASON! haha...Where here in TN we have all four although summer and winter last the longest, spring is a passing thing as it comes and goes really fast, same with my fave season, fall. I remember several years ago my son told me that he missed fall living in Calif. So when fall came I collected all colors of all kinds of trees. I put them in an 8x10 kraft env and mailed it to him. He had no clue I sent a package so when he got it his first thought was what did mom send, he opened it, read the note about sending him fall. He ran in the house, called Britney from the kitchen and proceeded to shake the leaves out all over the living room floor saying, "look Britney, its fall"! Love your sweet pics of Baby Mia. She is growing so fast. As for the tree, oh my, I love it. It has grown so strangely but has its own amazing look. Thanks for sharing.
What a darling! The baby girl! The tree is magnificent! It's been a long, wet winter here. I know Spring will be wet too, but at least it will not be Winter Wet! I enjoyed your photos, especially eat droplet of rain. Beautiful!
Mia is adorable, what a little sweetheart, decked out in my favourite pink colours. She makes me smile! I remember that tree, and it sure looks like a funny face. The photos of the branches are beautiful, it is stunning. Is it an oak tree? We have a funny tree here in our garden - it is a giant fig tree which has become enveloped by another big tree, a lilypilly. Goodness knows what sort of giant they will become! Have a great weekend dear Sheri.
I just know you will indeed have a glorious spring with all the rain.
What beautiful grand daughters you have.
Your pictures of that tree are quite wonderful. That is an amazing tree, it reminds me a little of the tree in my backyard. However, my tree doesn't have that wild growth that looks like a face to me on it.
Your first picture made me think of a wild monster face on the side of the tree.
Mia is so adorable!! What a sweetheart :-) I absolutely love old tress for so many reasons and that one is quite fascinating! They always have such a story to tell! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Blessings,
Jill
That's such a gorgeous tree! I love odd and crooked trees, and I'm so glad that we have a lot of them here.
Las fotos son estupendas! Que tengas feliz semana! 💋💋💋
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