Happy 4th of July!! Let Freedom Ring!!
It is so good to be back and have time to catch up on recent happenings and rejoice in our free land and thank God for those who have gone before us to make our blessings possible.
We have been busy with our upcoming photography club contest, which involves many miles of territory in which we may shoot pictures to enter in this year's "Mystery Tour". We have been from Nashville, IL to Old Shawneetown in an effort to take some photos that are on a theme of our choosing. It has been fun, but is always a challenge to come up with a theme then take interesting photos to put in a portfolio.
On Wednesday, I was so happy to enjoy a visit from my sister. We relaxed and watched the birds and squirrels put on a show for us on the feeders. Had lunch on the deck, and the only incident was when I swatted a wasp and it veered off to the side and stung my sister in the arm. It was like an old "Three Stooges" routine. She bounced back after a little Bactine. I felt bad that I had caused it, but certainly did not intend for this to happen.
The little goldfinches have been very busy eating the seeds in our cone flowers. The bees love the bee balm, and the flower bed is alive with all the activity.
Today we have had 2 more inches of rain, and it has been a wonderful day to take a break and enjoy the sound of raindrops and the smell of the banana nut muffins baking in our oven. Out the window the hummers are busy at the feeders, and even our "baby" virtually grown, goslings and their parents have been up to our feeder looking for shelled corn. Yes, I went out with my umbrella and gave them some---they have trained me right!!! Our spoiled cat, Fluffy, is still taking his 5 hour long nap on the couch. He knows when it is best to come in out of the rain. Don't know if we will make it to a fireworks display this evening or not, but surely we are celebrating in our hearts and thanking God for the land in which we live, and remembering all our servicemen in prayer daily. Happy Independence Day!!!!!
1 comment:
Reading your post always is a joy...You express sentiments from your heart. I think I too would enjoy your back yard critters...For some reason, our birds are not as hungry this year as in the past..I can't keep flowering flowers in the yard. SOMETHING, be it a deer, racoon or rabbit...Every time something blooms it is gone the next day..So glad you got to have such a good visit with your sister...Keep up the good work...
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