Carolina Wrens and Friends

I love the little Carolina Wren when it comes to visit my feeders.  In past years, he was a rare visitor...at least I didn't see him very often.  This year, I've been able to spot two at the same time!  I see them both nearly every week.

I think they are the cutest little bird.  I love it's colors, it's jaunty little tail and their pudginess.  I tried to take some decent pictures of the two of them, but birds don't sit very still.  Besides the fact, I get excited, my camera tends to focus slow at times and I end up with blurred pictures at best.  Here are a few:

One little Carolina Wren showing me his backside!  A House Finch, and the other Carolina Wren behind him,

 Both of the Carolina Wrens, but blurry.

A female Northern Cardinal and a super pudgy little Carolina Wren.

I usually don't see too many American Robins in the winter.  This one was all by himself enjoying some water from our new bird bath.

And finally, a meeting of minds, I guess.  I thought they all looked cute sitting here.  Many people don't like Mourning Doves, but I think they're sweet.

A Day in the Life

I've been trying to get into the Christmas spirit the last week or so.  I was all raring to go back in November, but circumstances and people just seem to keep getting in the way and muddying up the outlook.

After a good walk in Winton Woods with Finn in the crisp December air, my spirits were lifted.  Yeah, I look a little goofy in my owl hat, but I love it and it's just enough to keep my ears and head warm.  I'm not quite sure what makes me smile so much...the walk itself, or the fact that I'm finished with the walk.  I always feel so good afterwards, so I guess I'll keep it up!

This is a picture I inadvertently took with my phone, so I thought I'd include it.  We were sitting in the park's parking lot.

Here's Finn looking all cute in his crocheted sweater of cammo and green.  It was made with leftover yarn.  I wanted it all to be cammo, but ran out.  I think in the beginning he wasn't quite sure about the sweater...maybe he was embarrassed.  Haha!  But he soon was strutting his stuff!

I was going to start some Christmas cleaning after supper tonight, but my daughter called and asked if I could pick up Emmi from day care.  I guess I could have cleaned when I got home, but decided to blog instead.  Priorities!





It was a little cold in Emily's house when we got there.  Here is her cat, Ashes, huddling under the tree to get warm.  The heat finally kicked on and everything was nice a toasty.

Here are recent pictures of Emily's tree:

And our little table top tree. Underneath the tree is Santa in a boat and two bears.  Love my little woodland scene.

Kitty Cat Reunion!

Two years ago I had to give up volunteering at Save the Animals Foundation because I went back to working full time.  Then when I retired I had total knee replacement surgery and can no longer get down on the floor and kneel.  When I volunteered at the shelter, my duties included getting down on the floor and scrubbing the floors around litter boxes etc.  I am still trying to figure out a way to volunteer again, but not sure where I can be of help.  They hold weekly Bingos, but I am not a people person, so prefer not to work Bingo.

Every year the shelter holds two open houses and I finally was able to go back this past weekend and see all the kitties and dogs there.

Though I was really happy to see some old familiar fuzzy faces, it was still sad that they still hadn't found furever homes.  They are very well taken care of there, so I feel good about that...just sad that they need their own special someone.

Jujubee has always been my favorite.  She walked right up to me as soon as I entered her room!

This is the entrance to the room where younger cats were housed.  I was hoping to see some little guys in here, but they were bigger than I expected...and oh so sweet!

Next, are two sisters who are old friends of mine too.  First, Sophie Blue she kept sitting up on her back legs like a dog does when begging...unfortunately I couldn't get a picture of her doing it.

Next, Savannah Jane is Sophie Blue's long haired sister.  I am surprised these two haven't been adopted yet.  Love them both.

I love this next sign...would love to have one for my house when I need to get away from it all!!

Another old friend, Fisher.  Love his eyes.

Unfortunately, I can't recall this little guy's name, but thought he looked so pretty sitting here.

And lastly, Mini Cooper.  I bought a grab bag of goodies with Mini Cooper's picture on it Sunday.  I like the Mini Cooper car and that's why I chose that particular bag.  So, of course, before I left, I had to go and visit Mini Cooper.  Just by coincidence he was in one of the rooms I used to clean.  The cats in that particular room are FELV+.

I sure do miss my kitties and hope to go back soon and visit again.