Western Tanager

I was thrilled to see a pair of Bullock's Orioles in my backyard today, so imagine my delight when I noticed a Western Tanager! Which is my blip for today! (If I am mistaken please let me know :) I am totally thrilled at these two new beautiful birds visiting my backyard feeders! I hope they and others keep coming! Bird watching (and photo taking of course :) is one of my favorite outside activities!

Today went rather well. Started out cold and gloomy, but the sun soon came out and shined all day! How nice it was and renewed my spirit greatly! I cleaned a bit, walked my dogs twice! Goldie was thrilled, as I barely get her out walking once a day. I have a decent size yard that she hangs out in, but since she doesn't run and play she gets no exercise except when I walk her or take her to the dog park. I have not even walked myself in a long time...I hope to feel better soon. Emotions and spirit have been consistantly low for so long that today I actually felt pretty good. Sure wish it would last longer then a few hours.

Chaka got some play time with my sis in laws dog, Max. He is a lab/retriver mix and is HUGE! I'll have to blip him someday. They play well together, but Chaka is kinda small, I am always concerned Max will hurt her, but he is a very well behaved big boy and seems to be careful while playing. They are both very smart!

My little Granddaughter Hannah went home today. She is such a joy and will be back Monday.

We had a nice visit with my husbands parents and sister. Her Daughter in law and children were there as well. (Their daddy is in Afganastan)The boys are adorable! Big brother is 2 and Baby (4months) fell asleep in my arms! So sweet, but no, I don't want anymore kids no matter how cute they are. I am happy to visit and give them back lol!

So nothing else of interest today except those lovely birds visiting my backyard! Tomorrow I have an appointment in the afternoon. Then my husband and I are going to dinner with my inlaws. They are nice people so it should be a decent time together. All in all considering how I have been feeling, I had a good day. Hope everyone has a really good night :)

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