Now You See It....

I was doing a bit of "backyard bird-watching" today when I happen to catch this starling.
He will grab one of the berries...

...and fly to the rooftop...






..and then it is gone with one quick toss of his head!

A Day of Joy & a Day of Sorrow...

Last Wednesday was one of my "Best ever" and "worst ever" days that I have had.
Best Ever... Spending the day with both boys and all the grandchildren playing together! 

...and you ask what in the world could make you sad on a day like that??
My Canon EOS 300D camera died after almost a decade of loyal service.

A Tribute To Mom

My Mom left us just a few short weeks ago and joined my Dad in Heaven...so I thought I would dedicate this Mother's Day Blog  in her memory...

You can see that our Mom had determination and style - even at a young age.  (I have that same walk...people I work with call it my "power walk".  )

Mom always had a sense of adventure. I can remember one time when she went deer-hunting with Dad.

Mom always  had a sense of humor and loved to make people smile and laugh.  She passed that on to me. (I feel my day is not complete unless I make someone else smile.)

Mom lived for her ever-growing family. She always seemed to be in her element when there was family around her.

Mom loved her siblings. She called and talked to each of them all the time. The physical distance did not keep them apart.

 ...But there is one thing she loved more than anything  else - Our Dad.  I am at peace knowing she is now with Dad.

  

I love and miss you Mom.  You have taught me so much during "your dash" ... you will be with me forever in my heart.

Mary Lou: September 13, 1927 - April 16, 2011

Another Mother Has Been Found...

I thought I would share another "Mother Story"...but this one is a bit more cheerful!
Folsom Chevrolet has some mother geese around who are raising their goslings in the neighborhood so I did grab the camera so I could share.

From Work Geese

There was a few times when one "Mom" chased another goose away so that the 2 sets of "kids' could eat. You can see her "carrying on" as she chased the other goose away from the grass near the tree...


Here is a slide-show that you can enjoy also!