I don’t know about you, but Memorial Day weekend has always signified the beginning of summer for me.
Not so much the Memorial days of my youth were living in a larger city meant big parades honoring our veterans……but more a relaxing weekend to get the yard in order, the garden chairs out and a chance to sit back and think about the summer that is ahead of us.
One of my favorite things to do this time of year when the day is finished, is to sit out in the yard with my project basket. A little knitting, a little reading and perhaps a cold beverage to end the day.
I let the dogs out to putter around in their yard, chewing on what grass they can along the outside of their yards and we all quietly listen to the peepers and the rhythmic honking of the Canadian Geese that make their summer home in the pond across the street………..It’s these evenings that I love the best!
Our babies…….
With no litters of puppies this year to mother, we have instead adopted our little fledglings that are nested in the bush in front of the barn.
As you can see, all 4 of the babies have hatched and have made their parents lives a bit busier. It is so darn cute to peek in and see their little mouths just hoping for Mum or Dad to plop something in it…LOL
If you click on the bottom picture you can see
that they are now contently sleeping in the heat of the day with full bellies and contented little faces……aahhh…the life of a baby.
Check back in a few days for a baby of a different sort and most of all, enjoy your holiday weekend! If you think of it, as you should on this holiday…say a prayer for our guys and girls overseas who are defending our country.
The Woolen Rabbit 
I noticed The Lovely Bones in your basket. Have you read it before? If not, you may find the first two chapters difficult and painful to read. Hang in there. This is a book like no other and it’s worth the initial discomfort. It may shake you to your shoes but you’ll likely be grateful for it.
When we lost our daughter ate age 13 I thought I’d die. Wished I could die. This book gave so much solace in the way it depicted a very personalized, alternate view of heaven, and a realistic look at what the loss of a child does to a family.
It is not depressing. It is hope-giving, redemptive and date I say, life changing. The author’s style of writing and turn of a phrase stay with me today.
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and say a prayer for our gals overseas!!
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Those babies are adorable!
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Those babies are adorable!
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Can I just say a big AMEN! to the prayers for our service men and women – both those who are now serving, and those who we memorialize this weekend. This time is set aside for the consideration of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us and for our country. Whatever our politics, I think we can all agree that they are worthy of our heartfelt prayers and prayerful remembrance.
“There is no greater love,” says the Lord, “than to lay down your life for a friend.”
Thanks for reminding all of us what Memorial Day is all about.
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What a wonderful post about our Memorial weekend…and nice tribute as well 🙂 I’m hearing my baby birds right now as I write, but heavily in a beam and can’t get a view.
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I loved seeing the baby birds. We always used to hang a plant on our porch, and the same robin would nest there every year. We loved watching the process…hope you catch their first flight! Happy Memorial Day!
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I’m anxious to know how you like Lovely Bones. It’s not always easy to read but it’s very very good. Happy Memorial Day, Kim.
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Back yards can be such peaceful, comfort-ful places. Thanks for sharing yours a bit.
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May you have a lovely and relaxing holiday weekend! Do what you like and kick back to ready for the rest of a crazy summer 😉
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I love your idea of a basket to grab each day and spend time doing something relaxing! I m going to try that this year. It honors the spirit of summer so well!
Thank you for the baby birdie pictures, too. We have the new families around–I can hear them, but they are in places where I cannot see them!
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Can you believe that it we are perched upon the edge of another summer?
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Loving the picture of your babies. And the bird babies. How precious they are!
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Prayer said. WEll put.
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I see you packed the insect repellent. Good idea. Enjoy your summer evenings…bug free.
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Hmmm, I’m very curious to hear your take on the Lovely Bones. I read it a while ago and I am trying to remember the end. I think I have the right book and will love to hear what you think.
Baby of a different sort. Now you have me curious.
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Enjoy the Lovely Bones. A terribly sad read, but very good. And I hope you’re enjoying this wonderful weather!
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that sounds like a great way to spend the weekend! i can’t wait to see what that knitting is all about!
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Such cute babies! Amazing how fast they grow up, and how awkward the first steps out of the nest.
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Amen ~
I love your idea of a basket ~ what a lovely idea. Congratulations on the new babies! 😉
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What a beautiful way to spend Memorial Day! Congrats on your new feathered family. 🙂
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amen. And dude, Lovely Bones? Brace yourself; one of the creepiest books I’ve read, and I don’t mean in a delicious Stephen King kind of way.
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That baske tis my “cup of tea” too. Enjoy!
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