Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sunlit Sunday: Surprise!



I'm sharing with Sunlit Sunday
 a surprise or two that I found in my garden yesterday.



What a surprise to find daffodils!
I first planted daffodils in Musashi's Garden in 1998 when we first moved in.
It was December and I planted them in a pot.
There were no flower beds, but I was determined to have some Spring color!


Blooming in Musashi's Garden


Over time the pots were emptied into the garden beds and I forgot all about the bulbs.
That brings us to this year and my surprise.
Mother Nature -- WOW!


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Sulphur Butterfly


I was looking out the back door when I saw this little guy flying by.
I grabbed my camera hoping he would stop someplace close.
He did.
I believe this is a little yellow Sulphur butterfly.
He didn't stay long -- zipped right off after I took the shot.
Good thing the glass was sort of clean!

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a very happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wishing you always-
Walls for the wind,
And a roof for the rain,
And tea beside the fire-
Laughter to cheer you,
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart 
might desire!


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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlMarch 17, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    WOW! What a pleasant surprise!

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  2. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 17, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    oh how lovely!! We are still a bit far from daffodils but we have hope..

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  3. SherryMarch 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Wonderful surprises...and a beautiful blessing. Doesn't get much better than this on a sunny Sunday morning!! xo

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  4. Raindrops and DaisiesMarch 17, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely.

    Nice to see you used my Irish quote too!

    Have a good day.

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  5. LorrieMarch 17, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Isn't it great to find such beautiful surprises in your garden? The white daffodil is so pretty. How fortunate that you were able to capture the butterfly - that takes patience and luck. Happy Sunlit Sunday.

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  6. Lois EvensenMarch 17, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful! Happy Spring!

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  7. sweetbriardreamsMarch 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Isn't it lovely when you get a surprise like that. My daffodils are trying so hard. They are absolutely soaked with the rain now. I need to make them some bonnets!! Take care. Chel x

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  8. My Little Home and GardenMarch 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Good Morning,

    That's a beautiful Irish blessing and the photo is stunning. The butterfly and the two flowers just woke up my whole morning; beautiful, happy colours.

    Thanks for sharing your vibrant photo at "Sunlit Sunday". Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!

    -Karen

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  9. poppilinnstudiosMarch 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    What a pretty surprise! Love the butterfly close-up. They can be so hard to capture. I often chase them around the garden and never get a photo.
    -Lynn

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  10. PondsideMarch 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    That was a great shot of the butterfly - it just sings 'summer is coming'!

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  11. Love, Live and Garden!March 17, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Wishing you much joy and a Happy St. Patrick's day also. What beautiful pictures! I always get so excited to see butterflies in the yard. It is such a pretty one too!

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  12. The French HutchMarch 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Daffodils are always a happy surprise! Sometimes they come up in places I forgot about planting them in. The first sign of spring here. Great photo of the butterfly.
    Wishing you a Happy Sunday.......

    ~Emily
    The FRench Hutch

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  13. YvonneMarch 17, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Wonderful photos and quote. I enjoyed visiting and will check out more.

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  14. Ruth KellyMarch 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Your daffodils are very light; mine area a bright yellow and they have finally bloomed. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.

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  15. IreneMarch 17, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Perfection!

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  16. Liz @ Sit With Me In My GardenMarch 17, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Ooh lucky you! The daffodils make me smile when I see them! That butterfly shot is great! I almost didn't notice him because I was staring at the flower! He fits right in!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Liz

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  17. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oh, the first Daffodils, and your beautiful flowers surely say Spring. That little guy sure makes that picture perfect!

    Happy Monday.

    Karen

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  18. JocelynMarch 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Your daffodils are so lovely and you captured a butterfly too! My post is about a beautiful butterfly who posed for me :-)

    Visiting from Sunlit Sunday

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  19. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 17, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    What a gorgeous butterfly- and flowers too!

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  20. Debra She Who SeeksMarch 17, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Nature is always full of surprises! Happy St Pat's Day to you!

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  21. Lovable DerekMarch 18, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Great photos. Cool daf. Super butterfly shot. Thanks for this warm, fun post.

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  22. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    I hope the previous owner of my house planted some daffodils in my yard, Snap! I know deer don't like to eat them.

    That butterfly was such a good photo catch--it was so beautiful!

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  23. DIMIMarch 18, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Wonderful photos!!I love daffodils!!What a beautiful butterfly!!Great shot!Have a great week!!
    Dimi..

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  24. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    So beautiful! We have snow again today, so I am really enjoying your spring flowers.

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  25. MicupofteaMarch 18, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Awesome candid shot of the 'flutterby'! Isn't it magical when the bulbs send flowers aloft for us to see? :)

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  26. Jenn JilksMarch 18, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    What fun! I love the tea cup, too.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  27. MaryMarch 19, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Lovely capture of your fly by visitor :)

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