Mothering...

...14 chicks.  Yes, I gave into my careless side and just walked into the feed store and bought 14 barred rock chicks.  They are supposed to be pullets (girls).  Time will tell on that one. 

Nest cleaning time allows for freedom!  They are already starting to get feathers and practice flying.  They usually have a little chicken wire cover over the nest.

Madge (the dog) and Ivy (the granddaughter) really like them, although neither quite know what to do with the little peeping, fluttering things!

If you are a mom, I hope your Mother's Day is one of soft remininsces.  Enjoy!



The Oldest Living Easter Bunny...

...made his famous appearance Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. 

...or perhaps he can go on record as the oldest unfinished project bunny!  I calculate his age at approximately 12 or 13 years.  Each year I swear he will get done.  Each year a few more stiches are added...

Did you have a good Easter? 

Ours was swell with dinner shared with Holly and family...although it did rain HARD with thunder and lightening off and on all day.  But the Lord knows we really need moisture in this old dried up country...an Easter gift.

Have a happy week!...'til next time on the airwaves.



Iris...

...are blooming in my yard...so pretty.  They are delicate though and the Oklahoma winds don't give them a long lazy life.  Oh well.  I tried to capture them on camera yesterday.  Even in the early morning the winds were strong so after many shots at a high speed only a couple turned out respectably.  But since it has been awhile since my last post will put them up here anyway!

Remember Georgia O'Keefe?  She was always peering into the center of a flower.  Iris are great for that...just so delicate and beautiful. 

My latest news is the wind.  Wow, the weather is sure interesting here.  The wind is a constant lately.  The only thing it does is change direction.  When it comes out of the south it is usually moisture filled and warm.  When it comes out of the west or north is cools down.  But no matter what, it blows.  Right now this country is drying up and blowing away...no rain.  I think of Catcher in the Rye...dust rising from every step of a paw as the dog walks along. Hmmm...time will tell if we get that far.

Til next time...keep the faith and pray for rain.