Harbor Seals

The beach below is part of the Hopkins State Marine Reserve and is a frequent haul-out for resident harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). Births take place during April and May. Newborn pups weigh about 20 lbs. and nurse for 15 to 40 days before they are weaned. Males start breeding at 5 years and weigh up to 200 lbs. Females breed at 3 to 4 years and weigh about 150 lbs. Harbor seals feed primarily at night on fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Average dive time is 5 to 8 minutes, but can be as long as 35 minutes. They can dive as deep as 1,500 feet.

For further information visit http://hopkins.stanford.edu/seals

click it twice?!

(this is my first blog video)

They are sooo cute!

It's in the Little Things

Why not learn to enjoy the little things ~

there are so many of them.

;)

taking some time

i need some time to
collect my thoughts
get ready for
the weeks ahead
before the holiday tornado
gets here.
i have a couple of birthdays
and anniversary's coming as
well as a couple
of day trips.
my husband needs some much
needed rest
and relaxation also.
we will be taking
four days off from
the regular daily
hustle and bustle.
lots of holding hands,
taking walks and naps
together. listening to
the waves roll in.
we really enjoy
our time together.
this man makes me laugh.
i am hoping
to get some pictures,
do a little shopping,
and breath deeply. hopefully
we will come back feeling
refreshed and more centered.
may peace be
with you.

;)

To Bring to an Agreement

We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.

~Author Unknown


Photo ~ A tile in an old table sitting in my moms backyard

thinking i have it covered

I've got dreams in hidden places and extra smiles for when I'm blue.

~Author Unknown

Making the Most of Your Moments

Taking the
scenic route.

Improve your spare

moments and they will

become the brightest

gems in your life.

RALPH WALDO EMMERSON

Today

Look at everything
as though
you were seeing it
either for the first or last time.

~Betty Smith

*click photo to enlarge, there is a busy bee

;)