A Bully in Town...

 We have a bully in town....and lately he has decided to hang out right here at our house... Frustrating for sure!

This bully is teeny tiny... and his  name is ........"Sir Zippy McFlutter"

Now before you picture some giant creature causing chaos, let me explain. This is a little hummingbird and it might weigh just a few ounces...but he has the attitude of a linebacker guarding the last slice of pie at a church supper...

He spends long stretches of the day perched nearby, keeping a close eye on "his" feeders.  The minute another hummingbird dares to flutter in for a sip of the sweet nectar, here he comes....darting, diving, and chasing them away like he owns the whole backyard.  Bless his little territorial heart.  

Sam and I have sat outside laughing and shaking our heads watching this tiny feathered fellow rule the skies like a sheriff in a western movie.  It's amazing how something so small can have such a big personality. 

Honestly, I never knew bird drama could be so entertaining.  One minute it looks peaceful and serene outside....and the next minute it's an aerial wrestling match over sugar water.  

I went outside yesterday and moved the feeders all around the backyard so that it might make it a bit harder for him to guard all of them, but I can sure tell you, he is trying hard to control them all.  

All of the other hummers might have to gang up on "Sir Zippy McFlutter" and show him that he is not the Boss!!  He is for sure...fast and can be very annoying......but cute in his own way.  

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Wishing you all a fabulous Mother's day Weekend...

Shug...💛

*Note...I will be late visiting and reading your posts today... Looking forward to catching up...

 

 

Thankful Thursday and More Ireland.

 One of the greatest blessings of this year was being able to take my trip to Ireland back in March.  There are some places that leave fingerprints on your heart, and Ireland sure did on mine.  The beauty of that land is hard to put into words.  The rolling green countryside, the stone fences, the sheep dotting the hillsides, the little villages, and the peaceful  quietness of it all felt like stepping into a storybook.  

I can still remember looking out across the countryside and feeling such a deep sense of peace.  Life seemed to slow down there.  I can tell you that the air felt cleaner there and the people were very kind.  Each and every winding road that we traveled seemed to lead to yet another breathtaking view. Such simplicity!!  A feeling of Stillness!

what made this trip extra special was sharing it with my daughters and my youngest granddaughter. The memories are treasures that I will never forget.  So much laughter, time for long conversations, taking so many pictures and really...just simply enjoying being together were things that made my heart swell.  

If the opportunity ever came again, I would pack my bags tomorrow and go right back.  

Today, my heart is thankful for beautiful places, precious family memories, safe travels, and the blessing of being able to experience a little piece of God's beautiful creation.  

I'm joining Michelle today at:

It's a Small town Life.

Join Here for a ton of thankfullness.

Shug...💛

** I would certainly appreciate your prayers this morning.  This time it's for me.. I will be seeing my cardiologist this morning for the second time in 3 weeks.  He told me at my last visit that he most likely would be setting me up for a heart Cath...  I will find out this morning what direction he plans to go...

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Cinco De Mayo and a Hodgepodge

 

Cinco De Mayo and a Hodgepodge

Joyce Asks the Questions

We Answer the Questions...

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Now for some fun......

1. What's something you may do this month?

I may go to the zoo sometime this month..I haven't been in a very long time and I want to go before the weather gets too hot to be able to enjoy it.  I also....may organize my pantry! I haven't done this in a while and it really needs to be done!

2. Hola! Hodgepodge Day lands just after Cinco de Mayo... how do you feel about Mexican food? What's your favorite dish? Do you make it at home or is it a strictly dine out option? 

I live in Texas and Texas is WELL KNOWN for Mexican restaurants.  In our neighboring city, there is a Mexican restaurant on every corner and they are always super busy.  We are all big fans of this kind of food.  Of course, we call it Tex-Mex.  I cook Mexican food every chance I get.  Enchiladas, tacos, nachos...you name it!! 🌮🌮🌮  When eating Mexican food, I want the whole experience....The noise, the chips and salsa, the hanging pinata's ... All of it..

3. When the children of today grow up what do you think they'll say about this time period? What do you most hope they remember? 

I think they will say say it was fast...loud...and full of change. Technology, opinions, everything moving at lightning speed.  What I really hope they will say how great it feels to be loved. I do believe that they will remember good things, but I'm sure they will remember the chaos that is in the world today.  Hopefully they will understand as they become adults that in this world you work for what you have... There is NO entitlement.

4. What advice would you give a new mother? 

Oh sweet new mother...BREATHE!!  The days may seem long, but the years pass by fast.  Teach them early about God...teach them early about love...make sure they know what family time is all about. Read to them every chance you get...Let them know they are loved...

5. What's a phrase your mother often said to you? If you're a mom do you say it to your own children? 

"This too shall pass....it will be okay."  She was right!! The hard days, the tears, the worry...they don't stay forever.  

I'm pretty sure that I have said this over and over again myself.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We never.... oops....forgot what I was gonna say.

New thought....Sam and I had to run into town yesterday evening so we decided to eat a little Mexican food since it was Cinco De Mayo.  We stopped in at "The Jalenpen'o Tree" and ordered our favorites..  For me it was bean and cheese nachos.  For Sam it was chicken fajita nachos.  We brought half of each plate home with us.  And of course...we had to have the flour tortillas with a tad of honey.  So good, so yummy!!

Chips and Salsa..

this is what I got when I tried to snap a picture of Sam... lol.  

Happy Hodgepodge-ing..  

Shug....💛

No Wi-Fi and More

Well...yesterday just about sent me back to the stone Age.  

NO Wi-Fi

NO Cell service

NO Computer

NO TV

Just silence all around.  Why is it that when you really need to make phone calls and you really need to be working on your computer, that service decides to fail you?

I was able to post my blog yesterday morning and then, everything went down hill.  I have a lot of catching up to do today.  

On Sunday afternoon....Sam and I took a slow ride down my favorite country road....

The trees were full and green, stretching overhead like an umbrella, filtering out the sunlight in many places.  

The smell of honeysuckle drifting through the air seemed to be waiting on us to travel through.  I do love the fragrance of fresh blooms on a honeysuckle vine.  So sweet and a smell that you remember...

This little country drive was good for Sam....and for me!! We both enjoyed the quiet hum of the tires on the old asphalt road AND the beauty of the East Texas countryside doing what it does best....MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD INSIDE!

Today...absolutely nothing is on my calendar.  Can you believe it?  I'm already singing "Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day."

Things are blooming around here...and the pool area is beginning to look very inviting...

My "Peggy Martin" roses are beginning to bloom..

And this pot ❗❗❗❗

The plants are REALLY showing out!!

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Sending you all a Happy Hello and I'm sending you a bundle of love...

Shug...💛