We all piled into the HR-V, fastened our seat-belts, then headed down the road. As we were about to get onto I-70, we saw a beautiful sunrise:
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| Sunrise! |
We went through a lot of country that looked like this:
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| Kansas through the HR-V window |
Isn't our adopted home state beautiful? Speaking of beautiful -- check this out:
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| Snow clouds?!? |
We thought it looked like snow clouds ahead! Sadly, they weren't -- or at least the snow never made it to the ground.
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| "Rats!" "Bum. Mer." |
Despite that huge disappointment, we continued on and landed here:
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| Quivira National Wildlife Refuge! |
Yes, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, also known as Mom's happy place. Here's a look at the Little Salt Marsh:
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| The LSM |
And here is one of the little ponds:
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| Park Smith Lake, Quivira NWR |
Mom and Dad saw all kinds of wonderful birdies! Mom hasn't even started processing her photos - I just took the ones off her iPhone for today's post. I mean, she GAVE them to me, it's not like I took them.
Speaking of giving things to me, at one of our rest-stops, Mom and Dad had sandwiches.
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| "Look into my eyes ..." |
Correction - we ALL had sandwiches! Plus, Maggie and I had treats and water!
On the way home, we saw a little "fun with hay bales" in a farmer's field:
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| Hay bale snowman |
Maybe it's just me, but I would change their sign to "Hay, Merry Christmas". Wouldn't you? Ha roo woo roo!
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| "Oh, Cam.... seriously?" |
Well, Mom thought it was funny.
Anyway, that's our big New Year's Day adventure! We'll let you know when Mom's birdie pix are up!
Cammie!
Hay Merry Christmas for sure!! we like that
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip you 4 had. You always find the nicest places to travel for birding.
Hugs madi and mom
That looked like it was a great adventure!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
The hale bale snowman is awesome! What a fun trip for New Year's Day!
ReplyDeleteWe were hoping you spotted some snow headed your way and our way!!! What's up with this dreary damp drizzly day??? No fun for us outdoor Sibes.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Woos - Lightning and Misty
Cammie. WE like your hay jokes :) we love your adventures at your wildlife refuges and look forward to the birdie pics!
ReplyDeletepip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto
You both look beyond excited ;)
ReplyDeleteDakotasDen
The hay bale snowman is pretty cute! You were up and in the car almost to I-70 before sunrise? What?
ReplyDeleteAwww. We are so sorry you didn't get snow. But everything else was pretty doggone neat.
ReplyDeleteToo bad those clouds weren't dropping snow. At least it ended with some blue sky.
ReplyDeleteBOL! You are so funnies! Sorry abouts the lack of the white fluffy stuffs gurls, I hopes you gets some soon and can do some CROG properly! BOL
ReplyDeleteLOVES all the shots! They are pawsome and I knows your peeps gave you a taste of their foodables....right?
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
We thought about you today...we had a little bit of snowy stuff here!!
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait to see your Mama's birdy pictures!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
WE have more than enough snow - you can have some of ours
ReplyDeletehugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
What a fun trip! And how nice of your pawrents to bring sandwiches for you.
ReplyDeleteSome buddy looks bored BOL. Yes, Hay Merry Christmas is perfect
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
Lily & Edward