IT"S ME!

I'm Henrietta! You met my sister the other day so I thought you should meet me. You see she is the hefty one, okay fuffier one. Everyone wonder how you tells us apart but don't worry Mom knows. She really does know everything about us.

I do have one problem with Mom. I heard her talking the other day about getting a couple more chicks. My goodness does she realize her luck with getting roosters instead of hens. Then we will have to go on a search for good homes for those boys. You see we live in town. Yes, my little town does allow roosters but I have a neighbor that complains. Mom always say they have a beautiful voice. Too bad the neighbor doesn't agree. So to keep piece in the neighborhood the boys must go.

Hey Mom, instead of sitting there at the computer come let us out of our coop. We so enjoy pecking around in the yard all day. I promise Mom will introduce you to my sisters at a later date. Until then, cluck, cluck!

LET ME INTRODUCE

Hi there,

My names is Patronella, yes you see that correct. But let me make it simple, just call me Nellie. You see I was named after an Aunt who lived in Iowa. So it must be a mid west name. I am suppose to be a bantam but I think maybe a big rooster snuck into the hen house. So I'm a in between! I have a sister who looks alot like me but I seem to be fluffier. No not fatter, okay, got it!!!! I am a great layer sometimes two a day, you know that is work.

This picture doesn't show off my pretty fluffy feet, but they are pretty cute. They may get a little dirty with the wet weather but I do clean up petty good. I love that every morning I get let out of the coop along with the other hens. We spend the day pecking around and finding all kinds of treats. Then come dust we cozy up in our hen house to keep us safe for the night.

One of these day you will meet my sister and my other friends. Until then, keep clucking away!

Nellie

WEEKEND

What a busy weekend. I went to the coast for various reasons, memorial, 90th birthday party and visiting pesky brother.It was a weekend with sadness saying good bye to an old family friend but also happy celebrating a 90th birthday party of one of the sweetest ladies I had the privilege knowing. She has been a family friend before I was out of diapers. So you can see a long time.

I also got to sneak away for a drive to some of my favorite spots. Saturday would have been the day to drive out to the ocean with the sun shining but at the coast wait two seconds and the weather will change. So on Sunday morning it was quite the opposite. Windy and rainy but still enjoyable. It is always so calming watching the waves.
The last picture is the bay just inside from the ocean. A great place to go crabbing, YUM

It is Monday and I'm wondering what this week will hold. I have no special plans but to go to work and go home. So I'm exciting what I can find to get into!!!

Enjoy - June

Look What I Found

After work yesterday I went for a walk around my yard and guess what I found? It sure seem a little early for then to be popping their heads above ground. But it is so exciting to think I might have a bloom or two coming.

Look close they are really there!

Pretty short stem daffodils, think they have their timing off.

Now these cocuses will show bloom soon.

As I was walking and checking out how everything has wintered over, I noticed the sky. I didn't want to take a picture from the yard because of houses blocking the view. So my boots were make for walking and I headed to the edge of town. Only a few blocks away. I tried to capture the colors but I must have been a slow walker since the color in the sky wasn't as vibrant. But still wanted to share.

It was so nice to be outside and have a little time after work before it got dark. I am so looking forward to longer daylight. Just picks the spirts up!! Here wishing another day of sunshine!

Smile for it is contagious! June

Still Dreaming of Sunshine and Wanting to go Back!

I have had such a bad case of Spring Fever that all I think about is sunshine and warmth. Last spring I was a lucky gal for I got to tag along with my son and daughter-in-law to the beautiful island of Roatan. Up until there trip planning I had never heard of the island off on Honduras. So for the next few pictures I will reminisce and feel the warmth.

The beach at our resort!

Playing with the monkeys!

A gorgeous sunset every night!

Saying Goodbye and hoping to return Someday!

Just posting these pictures I can close my eyes and feel the warmth of the sun, hear the water, and the laughter of the islanders. They are so friendly and willing to help you. I sure hope I get a chance to return. But then that makes me think of all the other places I want to visit and explore. And some are right here in my State. Hummmmmm,, maybe a road trip coming up. I will take my camera and share!

Enjoy - June

What is White Wednesday?

I see all these blogs that refer to white Wednesday and wonder why. Did someone out there in blog land just come up with the idea on Wednesday to post something white? Or is there some more significant meaning? Anyway I decided to keep with that trend and also I'm still on flowers and spring fever. Now if the weather was colder, wetter or down right snowy I might not have this fever. We have been having very mild weather. So here is my white Wednesday picture.

A bouquet of white peonies and irises.

I never made it to the store to get cut flowers for my house last night so I will be happy with posting bouquets from my yard - of course last year. I have been looking for a flower arranging class at our local community college but they don't offer it. I sure wish I could find one, I think it would be fun!! Plus it would improve my skill since I don't have any.

It's off to that opportunity that pays the bills - WORK! Enjoy your day, June

Spring Fever Already

How can it be??? It is only mid January and I'm wanting to dig out in the yard. I think when I retire I will have to head south for a few months. Maybe sunshine and warmth will help with this fever. I stopped at the local feed store to get chicken crumble and they have all their flower and vegetable seed packets out. It was hard to resist. It's dream time!!!

I want to drive the back roads with the top down!

This little car of mine is so much fun in the summertime. But it just stays warm and cozy in the garage during the winter months. And do the grand kids love to go for rides with the top down!

I want flowers blooming!

Maybe I just need to buy me some flowers for in the house. It might pick up the gray days we are having here in Oregon. Flowers that I pick from my yard always make me feel good.

Learn to live with what you have and your journey will be lighter. Be thankful and bless each day. Enjoy - June