Out on a limb…

 

or up a tree either one works. I just need to get some new pictures.  I didn’t get very many from the last trip up to Strawberry.  I was way too relaxed to get out and about.  Hang in there with me.  I’ll try and find something to take pictures of soon.

Home sweet home…

 

I’m back!  I had a wonderful time in Strawberry with Annie.

We missed the blooming of the irises.

 

We had blue skies for most of the time.  Saturday was cloudy in the morning and windy and cold all day.

 

 

But from Sunday on, the sun was bright and warm.

 

 

It was wonderful to spend the time away from responsibilities and to enjoy long talks with Annie and watch spooky movies, but it is always good to get home.  I’ve been working hard to catch up with all yours posts. I’ve missed my blogging buddies!

This is the day!

 

It’s finally here!  Annie and I are headed up to Strawberry and the cabin for some much needed R & R.

I’m hoping for some weather – that would mean rain to me.

And a little time spent doing this with a good book.

I hope you all enjoy your weekend as much as I’m planning on enjoying mine.  Be safe and drink in nature, family and friends.  I’ll be away from my computer, but promise to catch up when I get back.    

Some things are worth…

 

waiting for.  This is my Mother’s Day present.  I finally got to use it two days ago.  It had to be ordered, painted, assembled and  hung up before I could enjoy it.  It has a wonderful view of the night sky.  That’s a good thing because this time of year in Arizona, that’s the best time to enjoy it.  It really takes me back to days spent on my grandparent's porch.  Or snapping green beans with my grandma in the evening light…talking girl talk with one of my favorite people ever. 

Bowls Full of Fun…

 

 

 

 

Full of water not air…just the right kind of fun for a hot summer afternoon.  I was absolutely forbidden to take pictures of all the fun because they are all “too grownup for such foolishness”… 

Hope you’re out there being foolish just enough to have fun.

It’s been a stretch…

 

but I made it to the other side.  I had a  wonderful time with my out-of-town company this past week.  Greg’s sister and brother-in-law from Georgia came to visit and we had lots of BIG family get togethers.  Life is returning to what passes for normal for me, but I miss the early morning visits and gossip fests. 

Gearing up…

 

I’m so excited!  Annie and I are planning a trip to the cabin! 

I’m looking through some of my older pictures of past trips to the cabin and getting anxious to be gone.

 

 

Between all the wonderful wildlife and the gorgeous scenery, I’ll be as close to heaven as I’m going to get on this planet.

 

 

One thing that Annie has assured me of…I will never see this again – at least not with her.   :)

Don’t know about you, but that sounds like a challenge to me!!! 

I have company coming in from out of town and may be a little scarce over the next few days.  I’ll check in whenever I can.

The real skinny and the straight poop…

 

In continuing with yesterday’s post, I want to share more bird’s nest in unusual places.

 

This is a house finch nest in a pot of what I’ve always called Wandering Jew.  At least one of the eggs have hatched…maybe two.  But since this family built in a pot with a plant in it, I have to be extra careful when watering the plant.

 

I know I shared with you another story about how the finches like to build their nests in my clothespin bag.  But what you need to understand is that raising four younguns in a confined space creates a poopy problem.  This is the aftermath that I get to clean up after the little ones have left the nest. 

I’m not really complaining because I love sharing my space with all these creatures.  Their songs give me such pleasure there’s no way I want them setting up house somewhere else.