Mama Mallard's Family

Mama Mallard's eggs began hatching late Sunday afternoon.  I was so excited!  I checked on her constantly!  We made sure to get up early Monday, Memorial Day, so we didn't miss her taking her babies to the lake.  Around 6:30 a.m. she proudly paraded her three new, beautiful ducklings to the lake.  My son was the lucky one that assisted the babies over the curb.  He wanted to keep one. :) 
We did video, but for some reason I'm having trouble uploading the video.  It's about 4.5 minutes long, so maybe it's too long??  
As you can see mama was on a mission!  She wasn't easy to keep up with!  Hope you enjoy!

Proud mama making way for her babies.

Kyle helped the little ones over the curb.
Mama did thank him. :)

I'm back!  Now where is Mr Mallard???

This is the babies first swim...awww!

That Sweet Marie and her family were just as nice as the squirrels said they were. :)

Aren't they so cute?!?!

Such a proud mommy!

It was a beautiful experience for us all...

Baby Blue Jay

This young Blue Jay is keeping mom and dad busy.  This was videoed in our backyard on Saturday.  Hope you enjoy!

  

Mama Mallard

We caught Mama Mallard taking a short break from her eggs to have a drink and a bath.  We got so tickled watching her splish and splash about in her little ducky tub.  She only took about a ten minute break and back to her eggs she went.  She's one dedicated gal! 
It doesn't take much to entertain us. :)  

She loves to sing in the rain.
We are spraying water on her. :)

Break time is over...

Can you see her?

Spread Your Wings

Hope everyone is finding something fun to do on this Saturday that will put a smile on your face.  

Enjoy your day!

Happy Belated Birthday Rambo!

Four years ago on Mother's Day little Rambo showed up at the front door.  He's been with us ever since.  He's now BIG Rambo and weighing in at a solid 97lbs. and handsome as ever!  We're a little behind with his birthday celebration, but he didn't seem to mind. We made him peanut butter and honey cupcakes with vanilla yogurt for the frosting...yummy!

Can I get a woof woof!!!  

Happy Birthday Rambo...we love you!

He might be a little spoiled...ha ha

He did share with his siblings. :)

Happy Mother's Day

Only One Mother

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,

But only one mother to dry your eyes,

Hundreds of shells on the shore together,

But only one mother to have forever

Hundreds of birds that go singing by,

But only one mother to help you try

Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather,

But only one mother to treat us like treasure

Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,

But only one mother to help us move on

Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,

But only one mother the world wide over

Hundreds of people to tell apart

But only one mother to give us her heart

This is a picture of me with my mom.  I'm fortunate to have her and my grandmother in my life and to be blessed with my son.  

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!