Monday, November 18, 2013

little owl

have you seen this?! 




Pentti Taskinen was paddling through the chilly waters of Finland’s Lake Tuusula when he caught sight of a character straight out of a children's book, a little owl. Taskinen held him onto the front of his kayak and then took one of the most adorable and relatable photos of any animal ever. Moments after this photo, the Northern Hawk Owl went over to Taskinen and actually cuddled into his life vest to warm up. Once he’d dried off and regained his strength, the bird took off into the sky on his own, but we don’t doubt Taskinen will continue to keep this little visitor close to his heart. 



eeps!! omg. oh. my. gosh. i can hardly stand the cuteness! read more about this little northern hawk owl and the amazing kayaker who rescued him, here. do you ever wish something like this had happened (would happen) to you? to be the lucky rescuing kayaker? (i do). 




p.s. happy happy birthday tomorrow to my son~in~love matt, we hope you have the greatest of great days.
much love from california, mom, chuck and o-town!

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33 comments:

  1. AndeeNovember 18, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Amazing! And happy birthday. It is a great week for birthdays :)

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  2. JacquiNovember 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    it is a great week for birthdays! Happy Birthday to your goodson :)
    And those owl pictures are incredible xx

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  3. Kim November 18, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    How cool is that!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 18, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    I can't wait to show this to Emerson, she will be over the moon, thanks Lori.
    And Happy Birthday to you son in love!

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  5. momto5November 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    what an awesome story. that owl is so super cute. oh my gosh!
    and happy birthday to your son in love. <3

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  6. JenNovember 18, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    You have an awesome life and family and I love this post !

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  7. Sharon LovejoyNovember 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Are you kidding? I would knock YOU out of the way to have that little owl cuddle me. Honestly? Have you ever? I LOVE this.

    XX

    S

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  8. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Sweet little owl. He looks like he is just stunned from the freezing water. Isn't it wonderful when something so unexpected occurs. My great uncle was a Park Ranger and always had injured wild animals that he was caring for. Many owls. It was always such a pleasure to go visit him and see what he was caring for at any given time. Happy birthday Matt! Best wishes, Tammy

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  9. AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    I know one little girl who would love for this to happen to her!!!

    We missed you at Abby's birthday party.

    ~Amy

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  10. GailNovember 18, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Oh my gosh! That owl!!!!

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  11. Patrice A.November 18, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    oohhh.....
    yes!
    i wish it was me
    someday, somewehere
    such wonderful story
    and Finland!
    thinking of my brother ;^))

    x

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  12. IreneNovember 18, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Oh! That is utterly, utterly adorable... the look in the little owl's eyes... what a wonderful story!
    And Happy Birthday to Matt from Sweden!

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  13. CloudberryNovember 18, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Love that cute owl!
    And yes, I wish something like this could happend to me and the kids sometime. They would have loved to see a owl like this.

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  14. primrosesatticNovember 19, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    What beautiful pictures of the owl. I loved them.
    Rosezeeta.

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  15. homemade@myplaceNovember 19, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    I'm ready to rescue an owl!!!! maybe two!!!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  16. Lisa UotinenNovember 19, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Go, Taskinen! A true, heroic Finn! - Lisa Uotinen

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  17. Nan and =^..^=November 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Incredibly beautiful and touching!
    Happy Birthday Matt!

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  18. FrancesNovember 19, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Isn't it remarkable that the Finnish owl tale is absolutely true? Those photos really do send out pure happiness.

    I'd like to send out some happiness myself in the form of a Happy Birthday Matt message! Think I recognize that cobbledy street.

    xo

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  19. RentukkaNovember 19, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    This was really the best news on Sunday! It happened about 40 km from where I live, and the the water is really cold now, as it will be frozen soon.

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  20. debby emadianNovember 19, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    oh...he is so cute lori...I love him...I must send this link to my daughter, Hannah. We've been hearing the owls in the woods for the last couple of nights. I love the sound when I'm tucked up in bed.
    Happy son-in-law birthday wishes.
    debx

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  21. the habit of beingNovember 19, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    sweetest little owl ever!

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  22. Jo WindmillNovember 19, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    oh bless that little owl!!!
    we have little tawny frogmouths around here, often in our little park down the road.
    it's allways a thrill to see them, there's just something so special and mystical about owls.

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  23. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketNovember 19, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    That owl is too adorable and such a cute store. I would for an owl to come and cuddle me but it would bite me!

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  24. kjNovember 19, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Hello lori, hello little owl, hello matt, hello sharon lovejoy whose comment is hilarious.

    i have been absent here, my dearest friend, but you are of course deep in my heart.

    love
    kj

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  25. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    The owl is absolutely adorable but so is the son~in~love (gotta remember that one).

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  26. nicoleNovember 21, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Too much cuteness!!! (oh, and the owl is pretty darn cute too)

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  27. debNovember 22, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    precious little owl & so happy he met with a kind hearted soul ♥
    birthday wishes to your SIL.
    have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. Introverted ArtNovember 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    wow how amazing is that?

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  29. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Too precious!!!!

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  30. Annie CoeNovember 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Lori, Oh my God! How wonderful is this owl and this story. Yes, I wish I had an owl story to tell! xoxo

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  31. JessNovember 24, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    What a cute and wonderful picture of the saved owl! An incredible story too!
    Jess xx

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  32. studio loloNovember 24, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    That is over the top on the cuteness meter and the heartwarming meter!!!

    How come I didn't realize Hannah Rose was married? Really? Or maybe you just consider him a son-in-love. They look wonderful together!

    Thanks for sharing the owl story. That kayaker will never ever forget that moment!

    xo
    Lo♥

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  33. AndiNovember 24, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    I adore you even more for sharing this. I want to kiss that owl face.

    Happy Birthday Matt!

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xoxo lori

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