The Hubster and I took a day out to hike and picnic.
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We chose the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
The day was mostly clear and slightly chilly.
Look bravely up into the sky,
And be content with knowing
That God wished for a buttercup
Just here, where you are growing.
-Sarah Orne Jewett
I thought it would be more spring like. You know, green and full of birds.
I guess we were a bit too early since some of the water still had ice formations.
No matter.
We had a wonderful hike and picnic!
And I found my first buttercup!
Buttercups, bright eyed and bold, hold their chalices of gold to catch the sunshine and the dew. -Julia Caroline Dorr
We will be back!
See the world around you!
LC's Cottage 
Lovely walk. There really aren’t many things better in life than a nature walk. Fresh air always feels so good.
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You are so right, Deana! I may not have seen many birds or lots of green, but I still had a great outing! 🙂
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Glad you found your buttercup! 🙂
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Bright yellow sunshine cup of happiness! That’s a buttercup for sure! It has the same effect as sunflowers in the fall. 🙂
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The water was so blue, beautiful, and the buttercup, the perfect frosting on the cake.
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It was a good day for sure, Kathy! The last couple of days have been cold and snowy! 🙂
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Love the buttercup! It is nice to get outside after the winter, even if it was only in between the next snow!
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So true, Kathleen! There is nothing like fresh air to rejuvenate one’s being! 🙂
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