Our bird isn’t fond of posing for the camera, well, unless it’s the video camera, then she absolutely loves it. She is a quirky little bird who is afraid of her own fluff, but we sure love her. I was just thinking about how she has been with us for our entire marriage. Our first pet together. Yes, I had a ferret when we got married, but he was mine for 7 years before my husband even came into my life. Our bird became ours just months after our wedding, so she has been through all the moves, the craziness, the fun, and hopefully she’ll be joining us for many more of those years too.
When she is happy she sits on my leg, or the back of my office chair and makes these adorable bird sounds. She also has angry sounds (when we leave the room for example), and at other times we often hear her “practicing” her whistles when she thinks no one is listening. She doesn’t actually whistle like most birds, but she makes the sounds of a whistle. It’s hard to explain, and has yet to be captured on video.
She loves to eat millet, sunflower seeds, and oat groats. She doesn’t like any fresh fruits or veggies because they are scary. Books on the other hand are not scary at all, and are considered quiet tasty. Yes indeed, our bird is a funny bird.
There have been a few cooler days, teasing us into thinking fall is coming. Though we all know what is really going to happen, the heat is going to come back and stick around awhile! The garden seems to be winding down a little bit, so I thought it would be a good time to take some photos. First, our front porch plants have done so well! Pink geraniums and moss rose are a fun combo.
A close up of what a moss rose flower looks like:
Cooler weather, very ripe bananas, and super fun measuring spoons all come together for a perfect excuse to bake. I had wanted to try a recipe from the book The Most Decadent Diet Ever! for sometime now. When I saw banana coconut mini-muffins in it, I knew they would be the winner! And they were so very yummy.
Here are the adorable cupcake measuring spoons that my mother-in-law gave me for my birthday. I think they are the cutest thing ever, and they are quiet heavy too! When not in use, they stay out in the kitchen as decoration. Some thing are too cute to keep in a drawer.
What have you been up to lately? Is it beginning to feel a bit more like fall in your neck of the woods?
It’s that time of the year when the weather doesn’t know what it wants to be. The morning was lovely, then suddenly the temperatures dropped, dark clouds rolled in, wind and rain came. Then, as if nothing had happened, it became sunny and warmed back up. The darker, cooler, part of the day was perfect for making rolls though!
And of course, they are now all gone! Nothing like warm rolls fresh from the oven. These came from the frozen Rhodes dough, which I like to keep on hand, just in case we need rolls. Sometimes, we need rolls.
You did know that Sanrio is celebrating 50 years right? Chococat and Keroppi made their way home with me the other day. Yes, I went to Build-a-Bear just for the fun Sanrio stuff they have in celebration of Sanrio’s 50th. I got some very cute Sanrio key chains too (for free), a smaller version of Chococat, Keroppi, and then a Deery Lou and My Melody. I only wish they had had a big Deery Lou!!
Living happily ever after with my handsome hubby, our adorable pets, and our ever growing flock of pink flamingos. Trying to squeeze every juicy bit of nectar from this beautiful life. Need to get in touch? Feel free to email me!
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for sometime now. When I saw banana coconut mini-muffins in it, I knew they would be the winner! And they were so very yummy.
