Birds II

Today was housecleaning day at our home.  When my husband retired two years ago, he started helping me with the housework.  He said he was able to retire, but I didn't.  So he felt it only fair to help out with things around the house. I know I'm very blessed in this regard.  Does your retired husband help with housework?  We have always worked together on projects so this is not particularly unusual for us.  I've been known to take part in some rather manly tasks around here. Now when it comes to cooking, I'd rather not have my husband's help.  He has many talents, but let's just say it's not in the kitchen!

What does this have to do with birds you may be asking yourself?  As Grayden was dusting he mentioned to me that there are many more birds in our home than I had put in the post on Saturday.  So I thought I'd share a few more today, if you don't mind.

First off, here are a few real birds that have recently frequented our feeders.

Now for some inside birds. I bought this little teapot in New England when our oldest grandson was small.  It was on sale and I wanted a teapot to make tea in while we were staying in a timeshare.

This little ginger jar was a gift from my sister-in-law many years ago.

Last year I won a drawing from Jeri Landers at hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com  Isn't she the most amazing artist?  Jeri is oh so talented.  Please visit her--she is so gracious!  As you can see she loves birds and critters. Hopalong Hollow is filled with enchantment.  She also sells her wonderful artwork from her online site and at craft fairs.  To learn more go to:
http://www.jerilanders.com/new_page_1.htm

These photos of Jeri's work do not do them justice. They hang in our Florida room that has eleven windows and even on cloudy days it is hard to photograph them without glare.  I love having them in our home and smile everytime I look at them. ♥