... Birdwatching

Speaking of birds.... This little guys is new to our yard.


He's everywhere I look. Chirping up a storm.


Unafraid of humans or how close they get to him.


Isnt' he pretty? I love his rust colors. His song is pretty too.


Hello little guy. Welcome to the neighborhood.

... Hammock Time

Not that this is indicative of my week, but it's what I most look forward too -- a little hammock time.

To sway in the gentle breeze underneath the towering oak tree. Birds chirping nearby. Clouds lazily drifting. Sun warming my face.

Life is good.

... Baby Adam

Little Adam at only four hours old. What a precious little boy.

Rebekah -- all smiles and in great spirits.

Daddy and his babies.

Father and son.

And beautiful Avery with her baby.


Man these guys make pretty children. Congratulations and all my love!

... Crafty + Camera

RIP Nikon D70.

Hello Nikon D90!

I can't believe all the things the new Nikon D90 can do. No wonder it's sold out everywhere! This thing rocks!

And since I have a fancy new camera, I figured I must create a fancy new camera strap. Behold my craftiness!

... Monticello

... a Commune

Or is it a Bed and Breakfast? Either way, we're up to 5 adults, 1 energetic dog, and 2 turtles in this cozy little cottage. I love it. Mark's been loads of fun to have around. (That's Mark on the left.)

... a Chickadee

This weekend, as Jeff and I were working in the yard, we kept getting dive-bombed by a little birdie. Best we can tell, this little guy was just learning to fly and his steering skills were still being developed. So were his fear of man skills, 'cause he decided to come into the house and hang with us for a good long bit.

This tiny little chickadee was the prettiest guy ever. So sweet, tiny and unafraid.

Eventually we took him back outside and coaxed him to fly away... but not until we got a little video so we'll always remember the visit from little "dusty".