Have been busy getting ready to head East for a few weeks. Always seems I am running behind in the preparation, but when the time comes I find myself quite satisfied with what I have accomplished...ironic isn't it (direct quote from Rosetta from Tinkerbell) :)
I mentioned here our neighbors had a nest of Great Horned Owls. At the time I took the pics for the previous post, I didn't see the babies in the nest. Early this week we had a knock on our door and to hurry down to their house as the babies were out and about. When we trekked down on our bike, they were more than out, they were perched right on their deck.
The only way you would know they are babies is by the down (so puffy!), otherwise they were almost as large as mom and dad who were hooting from a nearby tree.
One was perched on the deck the other 2 were still in the tree next to their nest. Amelia was interested in them for a second then off she went to play in the sandbox with her buddy Harlow (our neighbors son who is a month younger). Think she has a bit of a crush on him as we always have to go see if Harlow is home and show him new accomplishments like a new big girl bike. :) He has greatly surpassed her in bike riding skills and when they are 16, I won't be surprised to see him pull up on a Harley to pick her up. hahahaha.
Back East we will be attending my nephew Matt's high school graduation (only 2 more kids to go for my sister to have all out of high school...seems like I was just babysitting them!). I have made 2 of the invites for previous graduations and this one was my best yet. Made on Powerpoint.
And since this will be my first Christmas away from my sisters and all the kids (we are having an Alaskan Christmas this year), I wanted to bring as many Christmas presents as I could...wrap them and put them in a box so on Christmas Eve, I can just call and say go get the box and put it out. Shipping from Alaska can cost an arm and a leg, so bringing large gifts on summer trips, has been key in the past.
The shopping is the easy part, as I always shop way in advance for many things, however, I make tags each year based on our Christmas Card theme....and uh I didn't make our cards yet...I am not that prepared! Luckily, I think I know the picture we are using. If I change my mind...well these will have to do.
Lastly...Amelia and I joined another neighbor for a thirty-one bag party (like tupperware...but bags). She babysits her granddaughter and Amelia and her have become buddies, so when the party was at her daughter in laws, Amelia tagged along to play with her. In their backyard they had a fantastic play cottage that they purchased at Sams club. Since Amelia was in need of something to play with outside...this was perfect! Bought the last one :) At a steal for $288!
We put it on the deck for two reasons...one: wind...two: bear and moose. Just a bit safer up a bit and near the door :)
Notice her Nasturtiums she planted from seed in her hand painted pots, fit perfect in the built in flower pots!
Didn't take Rob very long to put it together and Amelia LOOOVES IT. She was playing in it while Dad put it together.
Will doll it up inside, but she already has had her breakfast and lunch in there, as well as, dragging out a few My Little Ponies.
Now while I do dishes, I have a different view.
Next post will be from NY where I am hoping the Cicadas are all dead. :)
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