We have a wonderful old home just down the street from us. The owners also have a little antique store around the corner...great place to browse.
Here Caroline thought that the chicken dance would be appropriate!
Once must always make time to stop & smell the roses.
Remember my little chickadee family.....since i don't have a digital camera many of my photos are uploaded after the moment.
We have seen the little family many times since the infamous evening where we feared for the little one's life...post birdhouse flop. Anyway, they come & perch on our back windows. We have seen about 5 of them in the trees ~ big birdies feeding the little ones. And also splashing around in the bird bath. My girls are familiar with their song so they let me know when they are "out back"!
So it seems that not only a pink grill 
I take painting lessons from a wonderful lady named Kaly. 
So I ordered these precious tags on etsy from a sweet seller. I may use the #'s and the days of the week to make a huge family calender on a 24x24 black framed cork board from , where else, Target. Thought I would use it as an inspiration board, but when i saw these I couldn't resist!
My hydrangeas are still hanging in there. I bought these about 3 months ago & they are still as gorgeous. I just love them on my kitchen table but we'll get them planted outside along with the others soon.
For several weeks now i have been so enchanted with the mr & mrs chickadee who have made their nest in a birdhouse on my porch. I love to watch them daily flutter in and out...so sweet. Their little song has become familiar to me & I enjoy listening to their music all day long!
A few days ago i heard the chirping of their babies...loud chirping I might add!
Each night this week we have eaten our dinner outside on the porch near their nest. Mom & dad chirp away while we dine & I remind the girls not to make any loud noises to scare them away.
Well...last night as we were eating we heard a thump. There, just below the birdhouse, was one of the babies. He was laying on his little back. OH goodness....we all were so distressed-- do we touch him? is this normal? do we try to place him back in the nest? where were mom & dad? is he big enough to be out yet? After what seemed like an eternity, but in actuality was only about 5 minutes, he flipped himself upright & began singing. By this time the girls were all inside...teary might i add... & I am frantically calling any vet in the yellow pages trying to find someone who was open at this late hour & is familiar with birds.
I finally get sent to a wonderful kindhearted woman. I tell her the story, how we heard the mom & dad singing for days but tonight they were no where in sight. How he fell out and was just sort of jumping around , now in the pine straw area of our yard.
So she tells me--chickadees learn to fly from the ground. Unlike wrens & bluebirds which fly from the nest, these little guys actually drop out of their nest....who knew? She then tells me that mom & dad are probably out nearby under a shrub with the rest of the family waiting on this little guy & that he's doing exactly what he is supposed to be doing. She tells me I can calm my girls, one of which is truly upset by this point....how sweet is that?!
She also tells me it takes these little guys about 3-4 days before they can fly. By this time we can now hear mom & dads song. The late bloomer is chirping away. I decided to go ask my next door neighbors if they would kindly keep an eye on their indoor doggie as the little chickadee has now crossed the picket fence & is hopping around in their yard.
A happy ending for my family of animal lovers.
Whew...all that & then the tear-jerker Idol episode.
Needless to say, by bedtime I was completely emotionally wore out!
This morning I hear their happy song. What a blessing! I am in awe of God's creation. He is aware of every living creature.
Luke 12:6-8
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Each year you are so in love with your school teacher. Every year we think, how will next year beat the last & it does! You love to come home & act out the events of your day--so sweet!
I love this little book. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is someone whose life fascinates me. Her love of art, literature , especially poetry was the inspiration for this little collection. Caroline Kennedy shares a glimpse into her mother's heart through some of Jackie's favorite poems.
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