adventures near and far

At this very moment my family and I are far from home enjoying a new landscape and discovering uncharted surroundings on our first adventure of the summer. But alas, you all know full well that you don't have to travel to find wonders both big and small.

This is the last week of our month long Sundays at Home series. Truth be told, I hate to see it go. Perhaps it will be something we decide to bring back time and again. What do you think?

In the meantime, go ahead an leave your comments here for your shot at the last random drawing to win the book America and Home (custom cover and all). And be sure to leave us a link to some kind of wonderful discovery you made at home. Magic is everywhere and you don't even have to leave home to find it. Show us what's going on at your place.

Congrats to Maine Momma Kristen who was the winner of last week's drawing.

Comments

[melody]

Have a safe adventure.

Small wonders found by boys playing at the lake...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melsphotophun/2433619050/

[Mama DB]

Hmmm, a flower that looks like it is approaching a spider web. Reminded me of that poem that used to both scare and thrill me as a kid:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23829646@N02/2620236872/

[addy]

That butterfly is so beautiful! Great shot!

[Corey]

great photo.

We find the magic in Macro photography all the time around my joint.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24305818@N08/2598585895/

[Marcie]

Looking from the outside in on a Sunday morning:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=440

[mary]

Here is a little everyday magic that I posted about on Friday:

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2008/06/everyday-magic.html

[Shelli]

I love your butterfly shot.


http://www.mamaofletters.com/Mama_of_Letters/Camera_Happy/Pages/Sony_Point_n_Shoot.html#49

[brandi]

Normally the dogs and I have our little morning routine down pat. For whatever reason though, I stepped out into our backyard to leave earlier than I normally would. Now, don't get me wrong, the texas sky is one of my favorite parts about living here but I so rarely get to see this particular morning mood of hers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dandelionseeds/2615911574/

[lora]

this little hummer fellow is certainly sweet and little:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28987938@N00/2544817809/in/set-72157605391615490/

[Heather]

I'm always looking for a reason to make a mosaic... :)

http://flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/2621083468/

And congratulations, my dear friend! I am fully expecting a photo of the book with your photo on the cover. Like, as soon as you get the book.

Seriously. :)

XOXOXOXO

[camerashymomma]

beautiful photo! and wow, that buggy on your blog, now that's heartwarming. i hope you and your family are having safe travels.

hmm, discoveries at home? my son grew a love for tomatoes (i think more for the growing of them part) but how did i not know? and that he'd eat them like apples?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/2616667662/

[Kacey]

I have the same butterfly photographed right out by front door! But then we had an interesting discussion in the comments on whether it's a butterfly or a moth. Butterfly won. (Junonia coenia. A Buckeye Butterfly.)

http://www.wineonthekeyboard.com/2008/01/20/the-butterfly/

Too cool to get it resting on a hand though! Love your photo!

[mayalu]

I love that butterfly shot, but the buggy captured on your blog is my favorite! I live in the country and Amish scenes like that are quite familiar, but never, ever have I seen it captured in a photo so exquisitely! This shot of a rainbow was taken from home at my clothesline:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24553035@N04/2620409469/

[Alissa]

We discovered a turtle :-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alissaspics/2543150266/

[Wayfaring Wanderer]

Quiet Moments......

http://wayfaring-wanderer.blogspot.com/search/label/Home

[marne]

I've been enjoying delicious food at home. Fig season has begun!

http://flickr.com/photos/heylucyloo/2619705568/

[she saw things {jen}]

I so wish i could be at BLOGHER with you all!!!!!
Discovering the joys of backyard tattooing!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesawthings/2574910612/

[Christina]

Gorgeous photo, the colors and DOF are lovely!

This is what speaks to me today...simple moments at home
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinator/2612630986/

[Sheri]

safe tripping, tracey.

here's my entry (glory be the naps): http://todayispretty.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/sleep-baby-sleep/

[Tracie]

A surprise at the park!

http://tracienolesross.com/sketchbook/?p=134

or here if you prefer flickr:

http://flickr.com/photos/morning-tea/2620732327/

[Andie]

Magic in laundry duty: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21551925@N05/2609173070/
a.

[Cheryl Doran-Girard]

Close to home, yet so far from the asphalt of suburbia

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheryldoran-girard/2605378646/

[Aileen]

Raindrops on our Japanese Maple following a severe storm. It was amazing to see the stillness of the leaves and the huge drops that remained, especially considering the winds that this tiny little tree had endured.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/myfourshamrocks/2591841850/

[Stephanie]

My Hostas always amaze me - their blooms are so delicate, daily I see bumble bees and hummingbirds near their blooms.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/66591482@N00/2621982997/

[clickmillieclick]

A Sunday afternoon walk at the beach produced this photo of my son. It's one of those shots that I'll cherish forever because it embodies everything that he is....part adventurer, part beach comber, part boy, and part pirate!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27664447@N08/2575582879/

[Lisa]

The youngest and I discovered what has made a home in our pond area. He voices his presence every night...along with his girlfriend =)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/240photo/2595417692/

[kristin]

we too were far north this weekend. where moths look like beautiful aliens and walking around naked is just the thing to do if you are a toddler.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2623567210/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2622741089/

[Amanda]

Not sure if this had to be posted on Sunday, but here's one of my favorite shots of my baby "helping" Dad paint the deck last week!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_cornwell/2623330532/

[mika]

magic happens when an ordinary lesson becomes something beautiful...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/msquid/2603728904/

here's my sister showing my cousin's baby how to blow a dandelion for the first time...

[Kellie H]

oh Sundays at home...when all the fuss is over from the weekdays and you are just enjoying being together.
The photo brings happy thoughts...the glimpse of a flutterby is amazing.

Here is my daughter picking the first itty-bitty flowers of spring...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27403442@N05/2627325340/

[Kristina]

Some peonies rescued from the grocery store florist, soaking up a bit of the rare direct sunlight that manages to sneak into our Southern house:

http://meadowlarkdays.blogspot.com/2008/06/journeytime.html

[star8278]

I never win a thing, but if you don't enter you can't win either. Hope everyone has a great day.