Sparrows

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Merry, Merry!

I snapped these photos today from my kitchen desk

and they were just too cute not to share!

I immediately thought of the Henry David Thoreau quote,

"I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a 

moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden,

and I felt that I was more distinguished by that 

circumstance than I should have been by any

epaulet I could have worn."

I hope you are enjoying the Christmas season 

and the last few days of 2017!  Sending love 

and good wishes to all my blog friends!  

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Dinner Time

Yellow leaves, sunflower seeds.

Warm sun and chilly breeze.

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Feeding Baby

House Sparrows in my crab apple tree today.

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This and That

1. Going to the chapel.
2. When your nails match your mug.
3. Seeing red.
4. Feeling blue.
5. When it's soup weather.
6. Soaking up the sun.

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Suet Pinecones

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Dinner Time

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Rain Barrel Fountain

We put a rain barrel beside my flower garden over the weekend.

The garden is shaded by a crab apple tree that prevents most rain

showers from properly soaking the ground, so we have a soaker hose

 hooked up to the barrel and running under the mulch.

We thought it would be fun to get the barrel with a fountain on the

top.  I knew the birds would find it and since it's just under a window,

I have a nice up close view of the drinks and baths.

It's 86F degrees here today, so I'm sure it feels wonderful!

This little lady eventually dove right in!

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"Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?  

Just like me, they want to be close to you..."

The Carpenters

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Grey

It's been a little grey around here, lately!

Windy, rainy, warm and then chilly!

When the rain stops, the birds and squirrel come out to dine!

The grey has made everything inside seem cozy and quiet.

And I don't mind, of course, ...it is my favorite color!

And it's going to get cold enough to snow!

Another favorite!

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Incoming

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In The Shadows

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This And That

1. The boys brought me daffodils today. :)
2. A yummy warm weather meal that came from cleaning out the fridge.  Quinoa with Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips, frozen peas, chopped onions, cucumbers and sweet peppers with vinaigrette.
3. Isn't this a sweet photo of Peaches?  He hasn't come around in 4 days...maybe tonight....
4. Mr. and Mrs. House Sparrow stuffing their beaks with sunflower seeds.
5. Slate....always entertaining!

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Lookout Point

From my back porch this past weekend!

Have you done your RAK yet?

Get ready to share on Friday!

If you want to join in and need more information,

click on the link on my sideboard!

Everyone is welcome to spread a little love.

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This And That

1. Evening light.
2. Some little bird was running around in circles!
3. Tiger, saying good morning to the parakeets.
4. A fresh, clean sink.
5. Mr. Magoo?  A shark? Mr. Potato Head?
6. Just hanging out.
7. Lunch.
8. House Sparrow.
9. That just woke up look.

This Friday is the first RAK!

Do something kind for someone this week and be prepared

to link up here at the end of the week!

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Snow Dance

Sweet little sparrow was really stirring up 

the snow on Garden Girl's head this week!

Judging by the smile, it looks like it tickled!

I'm linking up with I'd Rather B Birdin' today.

Click here to see more awesome bird shots from all over the world!

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This And That

Well, here it is, December already!

The Christmas spirit hasn't hit me yet but we have a

business Christmas party happening here in 2 weeks,

so I need to get the place looking festive whether I 

feel festive or not! ha.  The first thing I pulled out

today was this 1940's Santa wall pocket I found in the

auction trash earlier this year.  I hung him in the kitchen

nook above my desk.  Surely he will send me some

spirit when I look at those twinkling eyes!

I did get the tree up!

No decorations on it yet and I'm tempted to leave it

with only white lights all over it.  Simple and elegant.  

I did get my glue gun out and give this little gold tree

a new look with some vintage ornaments .

I think she likes her new bling!

It's like a shiny petticoat!

These two girls were just happy the feeder was full!

The pecan pie is now just a pleasant memory.

I enjoyed it for breakfast, lunch and midnight snack. 

This week is my busiest of the year with my annual large gift

 basket order!  If I'm not around for a daily post you'll know why!

But blogging is the fun part of the day, so I'll try

to at least pop in with a photo or two

and visit you with a quick hello.

We have only enough turkey left for some soup tomorrow.

And I enjoyed a little online shopping.

Have you eaten all the turkey?

Have you shopped til you dropped?

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