Wildlife Watching

Nana Kestrel's Backyard

Melody, Kaya, both

Nana Kestrel and Great Auntie DiPawl went to Canada. While she was away, Xyra would visit and take care of her kitties and the wildlife out back.

She has lots of feeders.

But not just feeders - a place where the birds and other wildlife feel comfortable and can find food, water, and shelter.

One day we went along to help.
Well, to watch.

We saw chipmunks...

and bluejays...

and doves...

and cardinals...(sorry, this one is a little blurry.)

Can you find the cardinal in this picture? Look very closely.

and other birds...

 

and a really cool humming bird! Can you spot it here?

The humming bird is easier to see in here.

With so many birds around, there have to be some feathers for a project I'm working on. So I headed out to search. I found blue ones, dove grey ones, and a red one. So cool!

Do you like to watch birds? Do you keep a photo journal of them? What is your favorite bird?

Do you like to watch wildlife? What is the most interesting mammal you've encountered?

Thank you for stopping.

Best wishes,

More First Day Fun

After School Pictures

After school it was so nice out we took a few pictures just for fun.

 [Looks like Xyra got in the picture too. ;-) ]

These were kind of hard to take, because we'd get attacked.

It's hard to be still for a picture when you're being tickled by puppies, kitties, and bunnies. (giggling)

So then we shooed the pets inside and took a few more on the step.

Stop by again soon!

Best wishes,

First Day of School

Back to School

Did your family take pictures on the first day of school? We did and we've seen a lot of great first day pictures on Facebook and other blogs. Some of our pets decided to see us off. Did your pet go to the bus stop with you?

Group Shot

Individual

Haley

Haley chose to wear her meet outfit jeans with the 2011 AG Fashion Show top and OG All Eyelets on Me pink loafers. She is carrying the OG Plaid to Meet You school bag and the Best Friends Forever pony lunch box.

Kaya

Kaya is wearing the AG Coconut's Best Friend outfit tee shirt with the AG Sightseeing outfit skirt, AG Sweet Socks and Tights knee socks, and OG high top sneakers (not shown on website). She is carrying the purple AG Back-to-School Set backpack and will be buying her lunch.

Kirsten

Kirsten (with help) chose The Queen's Treasures khaki pinafore/jumper dress with the AG True Style outfit tee shirt with her own meet outfit boots. She carry's Molly's School Bag and lunch box.

Lanie

Lanie (with help) chose the pink kitty dress Gramma Enne gave us. She added a white ribbon sash and headband, and finished off the outfit with MLA Pretty Pink Party shoes. Her own messenger bag is on her shoulder and she will buy lunch. [Yes, Meatloaf is holding onto Lulu's leash.]

Melody

Melody (with help) chose to wear the craft show green and blue plaid dress with peter pan collar and green sash. On her feet she sports Molly's saddle shoes and OG Sweet in the Heat ankle socks. She carries the AG Reversible Schoolbag with the box lunch.

Melody chose a half crown braid for her hair - to the bloggists we follow who post hairstyles - thank you for all the tutorials.

Did you buy or take your lunch on the first day of school? What did you have?

Hope you had a great first day of school.

Best wishes,