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Tulip Time

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Tulip Time is an annual festival that occurs in Pella, Iowa on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in May.

Everything is very clearly labeled in this fine town

Everything is very clearly labeled in this fine town

I had never been, so I thought this would be the year to make the journey. Unfortunately, the weather did not agree with my decision so I waited out the rain and went to visit the tulips the day after the festival ended. Thus, I missed out on the many fun attractions that I am told Tulip Time has to offer, such as parades,  the Tulip Queen and Court, and the quilt show. This did not dampen my spirits, while I do love a good parade and a cuddle with a fine handmade quilt, my true passion is for tulips!

I am indeed a Hippo who is smitten over spring tulips

I am indeed a Hippo who is smitten over spring tulips

The Tulips may have still been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo's are known to do

The Tulips may have been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo’s are known to do

The variety of flowers was just amazing

The variety of flowers was just amazing, from delicate whites..

to playful pinks and greens

to playful pinks and greens…

There was even this one lone yellow tulip in a sea of red

there was even this one lone yellow tulip in a sea of red

I was able to take some time to look at the other attractions that Pella has to offer, including this gorgeous Vermeer Windmill

I was able to take some time to look at the other attractions that Pella has to offer, including this gorgeous Vermeer Windmill

This fountain adds charm to the center of the city

This fountain adds charm to the center of the city, though they don’t seem to want anyone to play in it

The large sundial seemed to be out of order while I was visiting

The large sundial seemed to be out-of-order while I was visiting

This lovely man was able to offer me a lift in his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely

A lovely man was able to offer me a lift on his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely

Giving gifts of tulips seemed to be a well honored tradition that I was pleased to take part in

Giving gifts of tulips seemed to be a well honored tradition that I was pleased to take part in

There was a huge grandstand which I believe is used during the many parades that Tulip Time has to offer

There was a huge grandstand which I believe is used during the many parades that Tulip Time has to offer

But most importantly, were the tulips!

But most importantly, were the tulips!

The tulips of Pella are very exciting, you will be all tuckered out at the end of your visit

The tulips of Pella were very exciting, I was all tuckered out at the end of my visit

This fountain adds charm to the center of the city
to playful pinks and greens
Everything is very clearly labeled in this fine town
This lovely man was able to offer me a lift in his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely
White and Pink Tulip
Pink and Green Tulip
Valery Gregiev Tulip
Purple Tulip
Windmill
The tulips of Pella are very exciting, you will be all tuckered out at the end of your visit
Valery Gregiev Tulip
Red and Yellow Tulip
Tiny Hippo and the Tulips
Orange and Yellow Tulip
But most importantly, were the tulips!
Squirrel on his perch
There was even this one lone yellow tulip in a sea of red
I was able to take some time to look at the other attractions that Pella has to offer, including this gorgeous Vermeer Windmill
Pink and Orange Tulip
Orange Tulips
The Tulips may have still been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo’s are known to do
Magnolia Tree
Giving gifts of tulips seemed to be a well honored tradition that I was pleased to take part in
Valery Gregiev Tulip
The variety of flowers was just amazing
There was a huge grandstand which I believe is used during the many parades that Tulip Time has to offer
Everything is clearly marked in this great town
Orange spiked tulip
Yellows
The large sundial seemed to be out of order while I was visiting
White and Pink Tulip

Spring is in the Air

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It is spring! I spent the afternoon relaxing in the yard amongst a clump of delightfully decadent daffodils!

It is spring! I spent the afternoon relaxing in the yard amongst a clump of delightfully decadent daffodils!

Of Burrowers and Butterflies

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I went to Reiman Gardens this weekend and enjoyed a lovely tour of the grounds. My favorite part was the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, it was full of delicious flowers and many winged creatures who seemed to like flowers as much as I do.

Look at how this delicate creature enjoys the flower

Look at how this delicate creature enjoys the flower

Bright Green and Black Butterfly

This handsome devil flashed neon green in the sunlight

Orange and Black Butterfly

This butterfly reminded me of the mighty tiger, eek

This little guy was not as brightly colored as the rest, but he was still charming

While not as brightly colored as the rest, this little guy was still very charming

I kept startling the butterflies as approached to make friends, they seem to be very timid

I kept startling the butterflies as I approached to make friends, they seemed to be very timid

However, once I explained that I would not steal their flowers they warmed up to me

However, once I explained that I would not steal their flowers they warmed up to me

This kind lady shared her secrets of finding the best flowers with me; sadly, I am sworn to secrecy

This kind lady shared her secrets of finding the best flowers with me; sadly, I am sworn to secrecy

To end my visit, I sat quietly with this fellow, he seemed rather tired, I was not sure why, the butterflies seemed to think that was normal for his kind, whatever, that means

To end my visit, I sat quietly with this fellow, he seemed rather tired; I was not sure why, but the butterflies seemed to think that was normal for his kind, he must be a special kind of butterfly?

This butterfly reminds me of a might tiger, eek
I kept startling the butterflies as approached to make friends, they seem to be very timid
This kind lady shared her secrets of finding the best flowers with me; sadly, I am sworn to secrecy
To end my visit, I sat quietly with this fellow, he seemed rather tired, I was not sure why, the butterflies seemed to think that was normal for his kind, whatever, that means
However, once I explained that I would not steal their flowers they warmed up to me
This little guy was not as brightly colored as the rest, but he was still charming
Look at how this delicate creature enjoys the flower

Valentine’s Day Surprise

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Tiny Hippo Finds his Valentine's Day Gift

What is this? A Valentine’s Day gift for a Tiny Hippo?

Tiny Hippo and a Rose

Oh my, what a beautiful rose!

Tiny Hippo Finds a Love Note

Nom, nom, nom. That was a delicious gift, I wonder who it was from?

Tiny Hippo and Magical Hearts

Wow! An envelope full of love, it must be from a secret admirer.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

What is this? A Valentine’s Day gift for a Tiny Hippo?
Oh my, what a beautiful rose!
Nom, nom, nom. That was a delicious gift, I wounder who it was from?
Wow! An envelope full of love, it must be from a secret admirer. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Tiny Hippo has a Snow Day

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At first, I was not sure about this snow stuff, it was very cold

At first, I was not sure about this snow stuff, it was very cold

I found it to be rather unstable, were Tiny Hippos not made for snow?

I found it to be rather unstable, were Tiny Hippos not made for snow?

Hippo Making Snow Angel

Well, if Tiny Hippos were not meant for snow, surely a Snow Hippo will be able to manage this

Snow Hippo

Yes, this Snow Hippo can tackle any challenge winter has to offer!

Tiny Hippo Digs in the Snow

A Snow Hippo does not fear the snow, he dives right in…

Tiny Hippo Surfaces in the Snow

…to reappear in a new location, the drifts providing the stealth he desires

Tiny Hippo Makes Snowman

As it happens, Snow Hippos are also very creative, they build whatever they need

Tiny Hippo and Snowman with Blue Scarf

Such as, a new cold weather friend

Tiny Snow Hippo

While I did enjoy my time as the Snow Hippo, I became chilled and decided that Snow Hippos must take many breaks to go inside for hot cocoa

At first, I was not sure about this snow stuff, it was very cold
I found it to be rather unstable, were Tiny Hippos not made for snow?
Well, if Tiny Hippos were not meant for snow, surely a Snow Hippo will be able to manage this
Yes, this Snow Hippo can tackle any challenge winter has to offer!
A Snow Hippo does not fear the snow, he dives right in
To reappear in a new location, the drifts provide the Snow Hippo with the stealth he needs
Snow Hippos are also creative
Snow Hippos do enjoy building new cold weather friends
While I did enjoy my time as the Snow Hippo, I became cold, and decided that Snow Hippos must take many breaks to go inside for hot coco