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Monday, June 15, 2009

the tiny guest



So, I'm walking outside to gather the trash barrels on this damp and drizzly Monday



when I notice something flat and gray at my back door railing. Is it gum or a rock?



It's a toad sitting very still! He is tiny and kind of cute.


Now where did he leave his bicycle?

xo
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39 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 15, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Elyse, you are so funny! Where did he leave his bicycle? LOL!

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  2. ColoradoladyJune 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I thought it was a rock too...he must be very small. Cute!

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  3. Just a little something from JudyJune 15, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I never saw a toad that color. In our part of the country they are brown. I bet he liked your pretty flower bouquet.

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  4. LoriJune 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    cute!!!

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  5. LoriJune 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    ps:eeeeps:)

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  6. BekiJune 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Do you think they call it a toadem instead of a tandem?
    Great photo, he does look like a rock!
    Have a great week.
    ((hugs))
    Beki xxx

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  7. TracyJune 15, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    What a cute little guy! It was so great to catch up on your blog! I've missed it! I love the memory board you made! So gorgeous!

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  8. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    What a cute little toad! He looks so at home right there on your railing!

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  9. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageJune 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    What a sweet little toad you have in your yard! Lucky you Elyse! I love toads and frogs and had so much fun as a child catching them! You know what is funny???? I did get warts on my little hands!!!

    Sweet post!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane
    xox

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  10. SandiJune 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    What a cute and funny post! Love it! Where did he leave his bicycle...LOL!!
    Blessings~

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  11. Coastal StylingJune 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    what a nice surprise visitor Elyse, and he posed so sweetly for you! I love his color.
    xo Roberta

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  12. debiJune 15, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    eeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!!!! I'm soooo glad we don't have those here.

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  13. LaurieStarJune 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Wow - I really thought that was a rock! Great photo! Amazing camo on that little guy!

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  14. LisaJune 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Really cool! How long did he stick around?
    You find the coolest things!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  15. lorhen82June 15, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Wow, he really blends in with the stair rail! I would have freaked out if I had put my hand down near him, and he hopped! ~Lori

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  16. KarenJune 15, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    HOW AWESOME! You almost didn't even notice he was there! I have to laugh, I used to read those books to the boys when they were little! lol
    What a funny post!!! Yay!

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  17. SoniaJune 15, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Well, it must be frog who took the bycicle for a ride and left toad behind on your porch...LOL
    Cute!!!
    Sonia

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  18. Barbara JacksierJune 16, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I saw the tiniest toad today when I was poking around in my veggie garden... but first things first... you won The Book Blog's giveaway. The hand-painted sand dollar pendant is yours. Please e-mail me your address at thebookblog@aol.com.

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  19. PearlJune 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Wow can these guys adapt or what? Very cool is he. Love the flowers too.

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  20. Barbara JeanJune 16, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    He's so cute!
    Don't you just love finding them?

    blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  21. luckygirlgiftsJune 16, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Elyse that is so cool! You are not going to believe what we found in our front yard (gutter) this morning. A little lobster. Yup, that's what I said. I don't live near the ocean or anything. Can't figure out where it came from. My kids took pictures on their phones, If I can figure out how to download them I'll post a picture.
    Crazy day. My little lobster is no way near as cute as your little guy.

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  22. LisaJune 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    And your back porch is the perfect place to chill!

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  23. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Awww, he is super cute! And I love those frog and toad stories :)

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  24. ClaudiaJune 16, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Oh, what a cutie! I love finding toads in my garden - they are so cute!

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  25. aimeeJune 16, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    ha ha that's funny and cute! looks like he has a smile on his face:)
    blessinngs,
    aimee

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  26. Laura @ 52 FLEAJune 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Elyse! What a sweet post! i love that little guy....looks like he belongs there! Have a great night!
    Laura

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  27. cottage farm villaJune 16, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Oh my.....that is such a great photo!!!! Amazing how his colors changed to the color of your wood railing.....awesome.

    Elyse, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Frog and Toad. I would read them ALL the time to my son when he was a little guy! Thank you for giving me sweet memories, showing them on your post. Hugs.

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  28. icandy...June 16, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    This was a really sweet post! :)

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  29. Knitty, Vintage and RosyJune 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Elyse:

    You should have looked for his "motor car". We are huge fans here of the Ichabod story and Mr. Toad (disney).

    Really, how cute.

    Lisa

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  30. ClaireJune 17, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I just discovered your blog -- I love it! It makes me feel good inside =)

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  31. cupcake studioJune 17, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Awww, your tiny toad is, well...terrific!

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  32. shabbyscrapsJune 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    oh my goodness, that is amazing!! Love your tablescape from the first post too...I need/want everythinginthe new cath kidson catalog!
    xoxo, Tiffany

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  33. BethanyJune 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Oh my gosh, we have almost the same photo on our blogs. But yours is better. Let me see if I can find the link to mine from last year.
    http://beesbloomblog.blogspot.com/search?q=toadally
    Isn't it the same visitor?
    BTW your flowers look fantastic.

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  34. KatCollectsJune 20, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    LOL about the bicycle. Awwww he's a cute little guy.
    Kathy

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xo
elyse