Week 19

We had some bipolar weather this week and it was beautiful out there. We're still feeding baby birds in the backyard and now Lizards have found the stash. The Warriors made it into the Western Conference Finals! All is well here, but yes, I have a whole lot of words and feelings about all that is happening in the world right now to get into here. 

Just keep swimming.

This Black-capped Chickadee will take a mealworm right out of the dish when

we hold it out to him.

Feeding time for the baby Phoebe. 

I've lost count of how many we have now.

Post power nap shenanigans. 

I think this is the full bloom for these this season.

Meet Bella. 

My new victim houseplant to replace Fern who suffered a slow overwatered demise. 

My first attempt at a digital faux batik painted Sea Turtle. 

I'm currently working on my second one. Practice, practice, practice...makes better.

Hubs and I went on a morning bike ride with these two cuties. 

A four-foot Pacific Gopher snake crossed our path. 

Having a snack and hanging out in the back of the pick-up after our ride.

Week 10

I know it's still winter, but spring is here in Northern California, and it is glorious! The trees and flowers are blooming, the Bees are buzzing, and the birds - well, the birds are always here, and that's a good thing.

I finally got to see my grandkids after three weeks of isolation. I swear they have grown a couple of inches and gotten even more brilliant.

I did a lot of shooting and had to whittle down my images for the week to just ten from a gagillion. Ha! Sometimes it feels like that many, and I love it.

Onward.

Cooper's Hawk looking for a snack.

The bees are so happy!

It's not easy getting these two to sit still together. 

Homemade goodies I ordered from an amazing artist in Maine. 

Ready to go to school.

Lunchtime.

Macro rose petals. I love how this feels.

This one smells divine.

Yep, more roses

A male Downy Woodpecker. They are always watching.

351/365

 

Today...

I got to spend the morning with my grandbabies. These two love each other and it is so special to watch them together.

It only took me about forty shots to get this on, just one, where they are both looking at me at the same time. 

268/365

Today...

Found some much-needed color in my backyard this morning.

Jesse, Bri, Logan, and Paisley were over today!

I got to hold that baby.

Logan and I had an art date while Dad and Mom took Paisley for her two-week checkup.

We played with clings, stickers, lots of stickers, made a Pumpkin, colored pumpkins, painted with dot markers, and watercolor. So fun!

Jesse and Bri came back with lunch so they hung out for a while.

Jesse reinstalled our office A/C.

Chatted with my Sister.

Roasted sausage and vegetables for dinner. And wine.

254/365

Today...

Our Miss Paisley Jo arrived at 7:04 am. Bringing hope to us all.

Mr. Logan spent the night and I got to snuggle with him this morning.

Making Sausage, Oven pancakes with bananas, strawberries, and syrup for breakfast to celebrate.

Making it through this smokey, ashy day with My CynCyn.

Finding things to do inside. 

Ahi Wasabi Poke, kale salad, and a cocktail for lunch.

My Sister checking in.

Texted pictures of our Paisley Jo from Jesse throughout the day.

Watching a movie with CynCyn.

Crispy spicy Turkey and riced cauliflower for dinner

Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake for dessert. With wine, of course.

Season 3 of Yellowstone.