Foto Friday: Why Robins Go South for a Michigan Winter

Gone South for the winter!

Gone South for the winter!

Foto Friday: Why Robins Go South for a Michigan Winter

By Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

 

This little Robin’s nest is empty and filled with snow

vacant for the winter.  As the first of March rolls around,

our pair of robins will be back to add another layer and make 

this Crabapple tree in our front yard home again.

 

They prefer to live in West Michigan Spring, Summer and Fall.

If you would like to find a home in West Michigan, especially the Greater

Grand Rapids area, we can show you some of the many reasons the Robins

return every year.

 

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If you would like specific information about a West Michigan or

Grand Rapids MI Home, please contact me directly.

 

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Foto Friday – Native Michigan Bloodroot Blooms

Bloodroot Wildflower

Native Michigan Wildflower – Bloodroot

Our native Michigan wildflowers start appearing in late April.   

If you are out in the woods or natural areas, this is one of

our native wildflowers that should be starting to bloom this week.

 

 

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Bronze Heads Sculpture at Meijer Gardens

Man Woman Heads with Tools Bronze Sculpture by earthgirl58

These unusual sculptures at the Frederick Meijer Sculpture Park look troubled.

Maybe they were looking for Spring in Michigan on the Vernal Equinox. ( sigh)

Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living

Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Clear Lake is waiting for its

next owner.  You would have to be willing to sacrifice an ordinary

view out of your windows for a lake view.

 

Twin Lake Cottage

Oh, and the gentle lapping of water on the shoreline could

induce you to stay a little longer on the deck than you had planned.

Clear Lake Cottage deck

Swim parties might be in your future. Do you have floaties

for everyone?

Clear Lake and dock

 

More Photos and Info on our Website

 

Or stay in home and take the video tour

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Foto Friday – Michigan Capital Rotunda

Foto Friday – Michigan Capital Rotunda

Inside Michigan Capitol Rotunda

The Capital Building in Lansing Michigan was restored to it’s

original 1879 Neoclassical splendor in 1992.  The classic Italianate style,

a sub-style of Neoclassical, is ornate with carvings, custom chandeliers,

painted borders, and gold leaf details.  If you haven’t made a pilgrimage

to see our state Capital building, we hope this photo of the 133 year old

rotunda will wet your appetite. 

 

Be sure to let your local representative know you are coming, they

typically announce visitors on the floor, if the legislature is in session.

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Foto Friday – Happy 175th Birthday Michigan

Foto Friday – Happy 175th Birthday Michigan

Michigan is turning 175 years old this week.  Our seasonal salute to our

West Michigan area can be summed up by the four photos below:

 snowman

Winter snowman greets passersby from this front yard.

Sign of Michigan Spring

Blooming Forsythia is a sure sign of spring in West Michigan.

Hammock swing

Those lazy days of summer……

 

autumn

Autumn brings crisp weather, fall bounty, and colorful vistas.

We think any of Michigan’s seasons are a great time to celebrate our state.

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Foto Friday – Dog Waiting in Parked Truck

Foto Friday – Dog Waiting in Parked Truck

 Dog in pickup

Dogs are the best.  Just had to get a photo of this patient passenger

waiting for his driver to come back.  Big or small, they always end up in the

driver’s seat.  Grand Rapids Eastown area – a great place to live.

 

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Foto Friday – Got Turkey?

Foto Friday – Got Turkey?

Big Turkey 

In anticipation of the food fest we all call Thanksgiving, coming up

next week, let’s try to recall just why we celebrate this holiday.

                To simply say thanks for our blessings.

Family. Shelter. Food. Safety. _________ (Fill in the blank)

We are thankful for our many blessings in 2011.

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Foto Friday: Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club Arcadia Michigan

Foto Friday: Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club Arcadia Michigan

This photo montage takes you on a little trip to northern Michigan on

a gorgeous fall day in early October.  The links at Arcadia Bluffs was our

challenge for the day.  Does fair weather, challenging golf, and good

friends make for a memorable day?

Arcadia Bluffs clubhouse

The club house at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club consists of the clubhouse

and restaurant on the lower level and The Lodge with 15 guest rooms on

the top level.  What a view!

 

Arcadia Bluffs Lake Michigan view tee

Speaking of views, this is a spectacular view of Lake Michigan from the

tee on the bluffs.

 

arcadia_bluff_golf_club

Another breathtaking view  on this challenging course.  Of course,

if you can stay on the fairway, it is a breeze!

 

arcadia bluff golf course

The scenery looking east toward inland of the golf course. 

A strikingly beautiful fall day in Michigan.  The weather was in the 70’s and

we had a wonderful day on the links.

 

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club

 Another view of the skyline from these bluffs, and the rolling

landscape of the golf course equal Michigan golf at it’s best.

If you need more Michigan scenic golf input, see all our Arcadia Bluff photos.

 

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Classic Car Show Wyoming Michigan 2011

Classic Car Show Wyoming Michigan 2011

 Metro Car Cruise Byron Center MI

If you are of a certain age, these classic cars shown at the Classic Car Show

in Wyoming Michigan on July 24, 2011 at the Resurrection Life Church will

bring back lots of memories.

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I really appreciated the details on this classic car from the 1950’s.  I recall

those white interiors and the fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror.

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The drive in restaurant tray with the food really brought back our younger

days.  We used to get strawberry pie from Big Boy’s on Pearl St

delivered by car hop!  Can you remember those days??

 

If you would like to see more photos from the Classic Car Show in Wyoming,

check out our Flickr Set.

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