Kimber Leigh Explores Utah. The Leonardo, Hill Air Force Museum, Farmington Bay Bird Refuge

I got my explorer bag out and decided to go on 

some day adventures with my husband the last few weeks.

Our first stop was to visit "The Leonardo"  museum.

They have a cool flight exhibit. I liked that

you could get inside the plane and for a moment

pretend you were flying it.

I think my husband liked this too.

It was very interesting to see all the different things

in the cockpit of an airplane.

I don't think I would do well figuring out all this stuff.

We also walked through the Pompeii exhibit. 

I didn't take many photos but it was cool to see.

Our next adventure was to check out the Hill Air Force Museum.

I liked that this adventure was free. 

There were so many cool planes here.

There was so much information after awhile

I felt like I could not read any more.

My husband loved seeing all the different planes.

He knew a lot about them and what they were used for in our

worlds history.

This is the Motion sickness chair.  If you can't survive this

you probably shouldn't think of flying a plane.

I would not survive it.  The little plane behind it was

a small plane that pilots trained in. 

I loved seeing all the different planes and how they were decorated.

I think the one thing I wished was that you could get inside some

of the planes and see what they looked like inside.

I'm sure that they are really expensive and would be 

ruined if lots of people crawled around in them.

But it would have been nice.

My husband is a mechanic, so studying the engine was

a treat for him. He calls it engine architecture. 

They also have airplanes outside of the museum. 

This plane was huge, can you see how small my husband looked next to it.

Ah here we are having a shadow kiss.

This I think is a helicopter.  It looks so weird with out

its propellers. 

After having lunch we went to the Farmington Bay bird refuge.

It's a nice place to take a walk and possibly see some birds.

I have a feeling that Blue Heron stay here all year.

There were a bunch of them sitting on the nesting site.

Those are big nests, and big birds.

A pair of American Coots.  They are a interesting looking bird.

There were also a bunch of Canadian Geese.  

I'm hoping we will visit once a month and see what different birds come to this area.

I love bird watching.  We will probably visit the Air Force Museum 

often too, as there is so much to see, but a bit too much information to absorb in one day.

Have you been exploring where you live?

Do you have a favorite place to go to in Utah?  If so where do you like to go?

G.G.

29 days to garden walking.

There are now 29 days to the gardens open, a little less than a month!

As I look back at photos that I have taken I realize I have 

many projects that I have not completed.

I like to take photos of flowers in different stages of blooming.

I have a book idea that I want to do with these photos.

I was lucky one day to catch this butterfly warming up it's wings in the morning.

Did you know butterflies have to have their wings warmed up before they 

are able to fly.

Another flower before it has opened. 

I find the transformation from bud to flower very amazing.

It amazes me how you go from this tight bud,

to a beautiful flower.

I love it when I find butterflies and other insects in the garden.

I can't wait to do some close up photos with 

the camera in my phone. 

Well hope you are enjoying these spring flower previews.

What do you look forward to doing this spring and summer?

I already told my boss what days I would like off in the week so that

my husband and I can go on lots of adventures.  I'm so ready to be out in the fresh air.

It's probably because we have all been sick this week. 

G.G.

31 Days until the gardens open.

I am having a fun time looking at old flower photos and 

thinking of what I hope to capture this year in the gardens.

It's nice to have a place to go and just pretend for a few hours that 

I am a photographer out doing nature photography.

It's fun to wander about and see hundreds of beautiful flowers.

To enjoy a garden without having to be the person that did

all the hard work.

I hope that the weather is good this year and that they have another

wonderful flower season.

I just can't wait to soak it all in.

Winter has been hard this year with everyone getting

sick.

It will be so nice when we can open the window,

let fresh air blow through the house.  And go out 

and see the beautiful landscapes around us.

The world will all of a sudden be laughing in flowers.

Do you have a favorite spring flower?

I'm not sure I can pick just one flower and

say that one is my favorite.

I'm always amazed at all the different shapes, sizes, colors

and textures that the tulips can come in.

31 days.  It seems so far away at the moment, but

at the rate things are going it will be 

here in a blink of the eye.

Are you ready for spring?

G.G.

Cat Chat With Dynamite The Rescued Cat. Our New Favorite Podcast: Cat Talk Radio with Molly DeVoss!

Dyna and I are trying to read, listen and find out about all things "CAT'S" this 

year.  One thing we do is snuggle down and listen to Cat Podcats. 

Our new favorite Podcast is "Cat Talk Radio with Molly Devoss."

This is a screenshot of the podcast so if you want to find it 

you know what to look for.  If you love cats you will love this podcast.

Molly DeVoss is doing this podcast to help keep cats out of Shelters.

She is a cat behaviorist and also volunteers at a shelter in Texas.

Did you know that the major reason people bring cats to shelters is due

to behavior problems.  

Dynamite loves that someone is trying hard to help people keep their pets, and find ways 

to help people understand cat behavior better. Dynamite was a shelter cat.

She was found abandoned on the street.  I always wonder what led to this abandonment? 

She is such a sweet cat.  One thing I would like people to know 

through my blog about Dynamite is that you can have a great bond with a cat you adopt from a shelter.  Older cats can bond with their new pet parents and you can have a truly rewarding relationship.  I hope that I will help inspire people to go out and adopt an older cat.

Dynamite and I say check out "Cat Talk Radio with Molly DeVoss."  You will

love it.

G.G. and Dynamite.

Check out Molly Devoss on her website Cat Behavior Solutions

32 Days to walking the gardens again. I can't wait for spring!

The Gardens sent a magazine with all the events for the year listed.

Now I am counting down the days until it is open again.

32 days.  Then I can begin my weekly nature walks.

I can have nature therapy again. I can have moments of

quiet and I can practice photography.

I look forward to using the camera in my phone 

which takes some cool photos.

I look forward to seeing what the theme will be this year.

I look forward to visiting favorite spots.

Spring and flowers and time away from the world.

Could there be anything better?

G.G.