Welcome to Saturday Sparks 674!
Starting off today's party with some yearly guests!
As you may recall, we have many snapping turtles living in our ponds.
They migrate from the pond up into our fields every year to lay eggs.
We have had more this year than any other.
On this particular day, there were 5 of them in various spots all over our property.
Over the course of the last few weeks, we have seen 20 or so.
Apparently, they like it here!
"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."
~ James Bryant Conant
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 673.
How to Dress Preppy at Sonata Home Design
A Ralph Lauren-Inspired Patriotic Tablescape at From the Bay to the Beach
Firecracker Marshmallow Pops at Rose Bakes
4th of July Chocolate Dipped Strawberries at 24 Hour Family
4th of July Truffles at Yummi Haus
Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button (above) to add to your blog.
Now, onto the party!
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Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes and may also be featured at Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and/or Twitter.
Thank you very much for the party, Suzanne. Enjoy your weekend.
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Thanks, Slabs! Wishing you a week filled with smiles ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI’ve been in love with turtles since I was a child. We had a few many years ago, but these days, I’m lucky enough to spot them only in the wild, and every sighting feels like a special gift. Thank you for hosting and sharing a precious moment!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mariama! These solitary creatures truly are a sight to see. Glad to know you enjoyed my share. All my best ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI love seeing the turtles. What a fun journey to watch each year! Thank you so much for featuring my post on preppy dressing. Wishing you a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Missy! It's always a treat to see our hard shelled friends. Happy to feature your 'preppy dressing' post. Sending you much sunshine ~ Suzanne
DeleteMy Link Ups for today's party are # 29, 30 and 31!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well...
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Thanks for linking up, Deb! Wishing you a lovely week ~ Suzanne.
DeleteThank you so much for the feature! I’m amazed at all of those snapping turtles!
ReplyDeleteHappy to feature you, Susan! Your patriotic tablescape is perfect for our upcoming Independence Day. Glad to hear you enjoyed my turtle share. Peace and blessings ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI really enjoy seeing all the woodland neighbors that you have visiting your property. I could sit and watch for hours as they come and go. thanks for sharing and for hosting each week.
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Thanks, Lynne! Our 'window into the wild' is one of my favorite things, that's for sure. Many smiles ~ Suzanne.
DeleteLove the turtles and the quote! We wait and watch for snapping turtles along our riverbank to appear on what we call turtle rock. This year there was a Big Kahuna! He/she looked like some of the really old ones we've seen at the Turtle Farm in Grand Cayman, no kidding! It's always fun to see what looks like a family of several small ones along with the bigger ones. Thanks for sharing that, and all the fun, patriotic foods for the 4th!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rita! It must have been quite the fun surprise to see your 'Big Kahuna". They are such interesting creatures. It seems like they are in abundance this year, not just here but all over the place. Wishing you a beautiful week, my friend ~ Suzanne.
DeleteFound you on the InLinkz Directory and I am loving all the recipes that people are posting. I hope that you have a wonderful week, and stop in and visit me sometime as well.
ReplyDeleteHello, Jennifer! Always nice to welcome new visitors. Enjoy the many inspiring posts that people share. All my best ~ Suzanne.
DeleteSuzanne, the snapping turtles look large! Thanks so much for hosting the lovely party. Wishing you a wonderful week, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThey are good sized, Pam! I'll keep my toes out of the pond, that's for sure! 😁 Hope your week is filled with smiles, my friend ~ Suzanne.
DeleteWe had a frog in our garden yesterday, but I love the turtles you have in yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole! Creatures of any kind are welcome here, except snakes of course - I am terrified of them! Enjoy your croaky garden guests. Happy July ~ Suzanne.
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