Have you ever babysat a wild bird? Well I did. My neighbors feed meal worms to the Western Bluebirds that come around and nest each year. They left for California for a week and asked if I would like to feed the birds. It was a delight!
Woolen quilt made by my Great Grandma Griffin...over 100 years old
Some Farr "treasures" from England
1807 letter to my Grandma Pearl
Anne had never been to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, so I met her after her work one day and we went there. It is one of the prettiest gardens around.
A beautiful wood duck.
There were balls of lacy flowers everywhere you looked!
We saw several Canada Geese with their babies.
Love that texture!
I made myself a greenhouse (in this picture the side is raised for planting)! Yesterday I planted several more things in it :-).
If you make a trip to down town Salem on Wednesdays, you cannot resist the outdoor market. The flowers are stunning, grown and arranged by the vendors.
Anne and I drove from the lilac garden to Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge just a few miles away. I keep taking pictures of herons! There are probably a gazillion of them since I started this blog a few years ago!
"Clack and Kerchunk!" That's what this Bittern sounded like while doing his mating call. Actually he sounded like a huge bullfrog after making clacking sounds with his beak. This is one camouflaged bird!!!!
Another visit to the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden in Washington with my daughter Anne brought back memories of my Grandma Pearl. Grandma loved the color lavender and she loved lilacs! However, this delicate pink variety is my very favorite.
Bill and I visited my mom the day before Mother's Day. My sister and I made a big dinner and spent the evening with my brothers and their wives as well. It was so nice to see everyone and to enjoy their company. These roasted chickens (stuffed with lemons and herbs) were a pretty big hit!
Everywhere I look there is something to enjoy and something to be grateful for!
