Here are some moments that blessed my week.
Violets ~ A sure sign of spring. They remind me of my mother. She loved violets because they are the New Jersey state flower, the place she was born and raised. One summer we were visiting New Jersey and Mom dug up some clumps of violets and brought them home to plant in her backyard. To this day, there are bunches of them coming up every Spring. My brother and his wife live in the house now, and I love going over there to see Mom's violets.
A baby loving on a baby ~ Luke and Miranda have a Great Pyreneese, who surprised them last week with a litter of 8 puppies! Ivy, not quite two, is in love with them.
Birds in Spring finery ~ One of my favorite birds to see at the feeder in the spring is the American goldfinch. The males are so handsome, and they seem to know it, as they flutter about chatting noisely.
A belated birthday celebration ~ My nieces brought dinner over on Wednesday to celebrate my birthday. It was such a treat to see them both. I know they are both so busy, so to take the time to come all the way to my house with a prepared dinner, and a gorgeous hanging basket for our back porch, just warmed my heart. Dan was out but got home in time for dessert (good timing on his part!)
One more bird picture;) ~ On a walk earlier this week, our group came across this little wren building a nest in the hollow of a tree. She was so busy and paid us little attention. We weren't too close, I took this photo with my iPhone, through a spotting scope. I have an attachment that makes it kind of easy to do.
Happy Friday everyone.
That is such a cute picture of little Ivy with the puppy. I love those little violets and birth pictures. So glad you had that belated birthday celebration. We have several May birthdays in our family as well. Hope you have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat could be better than a cutie with a new puppy. So sweet. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet remembrance with the violets. Love that picture with your granddaughter and the puppy. Funny about the male goldfinches seeming to know they are handsome. That was so thoughtful of your nieces to come over and celebrate with you. Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love every one of your faves this week!
ReplyDeleteThose violets are something I want to add to my garden! There are some wild violets growing in the vacant field next to us. I just might walk over there with a trowel...
Oh the birds! Amazing photos!
Happy Mother's Day to you and that new puppy mama. (adorable picture of the two littles!)
wow your bird pics are amazing!! LOVE goldfinches....i don't tend to see them much until about June or July here!
ReplyDeleteViolets are awesome and remind me of my paternal grandmother who had MANY african violets. I have wild violets all throughout my backyard as we don't treat our lawn with chemicals. I love them.
That pic of your granddaughter and her new puppy is priceless. SO CUTE!! (I'm assuming Ivy is a granddaughter).
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
Such great pictures in your post this week Karen. The one with your granddaughter and the pup is lovely but the bird pics are gorgeous too. How nice to have your birthday celebrations extended.
ReplyDeleteAwww two sweet babies. I love violets too. So delicate and charming. You know I love pictures of birds so you can post away.
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