Today the heat and humidity was less and I for one am so thankful. I've mentioned how I love outdoors, so you can imagine where you could find me.
Grayden and Samuel recently put together this new metal swing. We've had two wooden lawns swings here in the past and you know what happens to wood outdoors. Even with yearly maintenence they just didn't last long. This frame is original to our children's swing set. I can hardly believe it is over 50 years old, but it is! This Mama smiles every time I see it.
Grayden saw me on the swing and brought out tea for me and coffee for him. We both enjoyed swinging here watching the birds in our backyard.
The Mourning Dove is wondering why I haven't filled his watering hole. I try to change the water every other day to avoid mosquito larvae from forming.
We often have robins in our garden. I think of my Mama every time I see them. She called them Robbie--everyone of them.
Robbie the robin enjoyed a nice dip in his pool. I try to keep water in all of our bird baths for them to enjoy on the hot days of summer. Squirrels have been seen taking a drink from time to time as well.
Yesterday I was at the sink in the kitchen and couldn't believe my eyes! Juvenile Bluebirds! I quickly got my camera and felt lucky to view them out the window.
I have never seen them here before.
There must have been a nest fairly close by.
We also saw a lovely butterfly at the Buddleia. I believe it's a Great Spangled Fritillary.
Simple times in our garden are really the best of times for me!
