the birds

I'm hoping it's not Hitchcockian, but...

birds seem to be attracted to Offsprings #1&2.






When Offspring #1 lived in the dorm, a pair of robins built a nest in her window. She watched the entire process from nest building to the baby birds finally flying off. Here is one of many pictures she took:



Now an owl seems to have found Offspring #2. He took this awesome picture from the kitchen window of his apartment.



Perhaps I should ask Tippi Hedren when one should start to worry.

Thanksgiving with Tumnus

We consumed too much Thanksgiving turkey, and so did Mr. Tumnus. After doing this...



Mr. Tumnus now looks like this:



OK, actually that is a fat cat in the U.K. who is going to be placed on a 100 day diet and fitness program. Mr. Tumnus is still svelte. Although perhaps I might benefit from that 100 day diet and fitness regime.


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And, yep, that's a new blog header from Julie Neidlinger at Lone Prarie Art Works. I'm a fan of her work.

as promised...

Here's the picture taken at the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Fest with the Dust Bunny family.



I think we all look stylin' in our turkey hats.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The turkey is in the oven, the parade is on tv, Offsprings #1&2 are home... and so is Mr. Tumnus! Yay! Although Marble is less than amused by the presence of Mr. Tumnus...



Later today we will get together with the Dust Bunny family for our second annual Thanksgiving Pie Fest. Last year we dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans. Here's Dust Bunny (at right) and me:


This year we will wear turkey headdresses -- stay tuned for the picture!

weekend recap

I am back from my "almost in Mexico to almost in Canada" weekend. The service for my father-in-law in southern California went well. The rabbi really did a wonderful job. Hubby is still down there, but he gets home tomorrow.

We are inheriting lots of old pictures. I stuck this one in my purse and brought it home early because I think Hubby looks so darn cute in his cowboy hat:

On to northern Washington...
I enjoyed seeing Offsprings #1&2 in Bellingham. Offspring #1 was hilarious in an adaptation of Sleepy Hollow. She played "Isabella" who, along with her sister "Rose", could best be described as 'man-hungry'. Offspring #1 has great comedic timing (and I ain't just sayin' that because she's my daughter!)

Tip: Do not try to surreptitiously take pictures in a dark theatre. They really don't turn out.



(Actually this picture is probably a good example of what uncorrected astigmatism looks like!)

this just in...

Garbage Puff spotted in California.

He fancies the palm trees.

stay tuned

"Gracious!" thought Barbara, "This busy itinerary surely will not leave much time for blogging. Oh well, at least I look snappy in my smart new dress."

During the next few days I will be traveling over a good hunk of the West Coast... from Long Beach, CA up to Bellingham, WA. Dust Bunny promises to watch Marble while I'm gone.

I will check in with everyone when I return!