Buongiorno ~ "Good Morning" in Italian

Good Morning, tea time. You help me to start my day in a nice way.

Good Morning, Romeo. Yes, it's time to play again!

Good Morning, Checkers. Yes, it's morning already! 

Good Morning to you, too, Melissa! Yes, you're still my most cheerful greeter!

Good Morning, Ziva. Yes, you're safe ~ there's nothing to startle you just yet! 

Good Morning, sweet finches. Yes, your welcome singing is as lovely as ever!

~ It's a been a beautiful start to the morning, but now it's time to get on with my day ~

GOOD MORNING TO YOU, MY FRIENDS. 

Yes, I'm so glad you stopped by! 

Have a meaningful and special day. ❤️

A November Day

As is sometimes the case here in the Northeast, our weather can be wacky. (Especially the last few years worth of weather!) On Saturday, we had a gorgeously mild, sunny day. And generally on those unusually mild days, we always have a ladybug sighting....

Like this one

Yep, right on the inside of our screen. ☺

It's a sign; always a good sign for me. On the winter day my daughter was born, we spotted a handful of ladybugs that, somehow, were still thriving inside! The midwife told me that ladybugs are a sign of good luck. Well, they certain brought me a bundle of good luck on that cold January day! *Grin*

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As beautiful as Saturday was, I just had to open the windows one more time for that fabulous smell of the warm Autumn air. My animal children thanked me. They just couldn't resist this wonderful treat! Within moments, I saw animal faces peering out through the screens of the open windows.

Checkers immediately spotted some birds, and one can only imagine what he wishing at that moment

Some swirling leaves captured Melissa's attention

Romeo instantly staked his claim at the look out on the front porch

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Overall, it was such a great, productive day! My entire afternoon was spent outdoors getting the very last of all the yard work and winterizing done before old man winter officially arrives. I went to bed feeling quite happily exhausted, and finally content that all I needed to do, I have done. ☺

SO, LET THE SNOWY DAYS BEGIN!

No, not really. Just kidding!

When It Rains.....

......it pours! And it's been doing that a lot lately.

This picture of Romeo says it all.....He's a sad boy when it rains because there's no one outside and nothing going on, so what is there to bark at?? I, personally, love rainy days for this very reason!

When you can actually SEE the rain in pictures, you know it's coming down in buckets!

The concrete patio was literally a stage for thousands of dancing raindrops.

The only good thing about lots of rain is that it does the watering for me, and my gardens grow bushy and beautiful!

The bird feeder, which is normally overflowing with Sparrows, is left abandoned in spite of its roof for shelter.

Without any birds, Melissa just stares out the window. Notice the slight droop in her ears....Lol. No birds =  no exciting cat T.V. for this let down girl!

No need for bathing today, for which the Petunia's seem to be sadly agreeing.

Not even the determined, predictable Hummingbirds showed up!

Just the determined, pelting rain coming from the northwest, sounding like BB's hitting the window!

And who seems to be nonplussed by all these goings on?

Why Mr. Checkers, of course! I have no idea what he was thinking here, except that he may have been rubbing his paws together in anticipation of lunch. Food is about the only thing that motivates this old boy! Ha ha ha!

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What We Never Tire Of

My husband never tires of watching the History Channel. He's totally a history buff!

Romeo never tires of waiting on his rug for treat when he comes in from outside. If we should forget, not to worry! He'll still be waiting there quietly and expectantly no matter how much time passes by!

Melissa, a.k.a Missie, never tires of finding a sunny spot and sitting or sleeping in it.

I never tire of looking at the beautiful sky. Every day and every evening it's a new picture to behold!

Ziva never tires of looking for fun, such as sneaking in and out of these paper bags and getting excited when they make rustling sounds. ☺

The Animal Children

Our first addition ~ Checkers

A year and a half later came this orphan ~ Melissa

We were set for several years until the children started clamouring for a puppy, 
and look who we found ~ Romeo

In spite of our best efforts to refrain from any more pets, this adorable orphan 
was literally dropped into our laps ~ Ziva

And these little guys are the babies of our Society Finch pair that my daughter pleaded ever so sweetly, "Could we just let them raise one brood, Mom?" I have to admit, it was the most incredible experience to watch unfold....

I'm pretty sure we're done having animal children! 
(But I've heard it said before, "Never say never!")

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