the Tattle Tale Bird

I heard it yesterday.  I couldn't see it, but I knew it was near, Poecile atricapillus, a black-capped chickadee.  Actually, they stay around here all winter but I hadn't heard one yet.

 

We have another name for this little bird.  

We call it the tattle tail bird.  

One of it's calls says" Kate, did it!  Kate, did it"  

So we always knew who was the culprit when something had gone wrong when the girls were little.

When I heard it yesterday I  knew Kate was up to some mischief.

Love you, Kate

Until Next Time-Kyle

Happy Birthday, Don!

Aren't birthdays great. Especially when you are young.  Today is my son-in-law's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Don!

The Simpson are one of Don's favorite characters.  I haven't watched the show before, but it did take a bit of searching for a picture that I thought I should have on my blog!  

 Don is a great guy and we are so happy to have him as part of our family.  He is my computer whiz. I appreciate his patience when he comes to visit and tackles another one of my computer questions. Don is a great cook and loves to make his favorite Greek dishes.  He's extremely creative in computer animation geared toward science.

He continues to work on his PHD at  CU's Health and Science Center and the end is in sight.  There might even be a job opportunity!  He is such a balance for Elizabeth and they make the perfect couple.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Don.

Until Next Time-Kyle

Here Comes the Sun

Have you noticed that it is getting lighter earlier each morning?  I find it much easier to get up in the mornings relying on the natural flow of the day to set the pace.  As the sun is rising earlier each day, I find myself doing the same.  I have to admit I do get a few more things done, but it is more than that.  I feel better getting up when the day is just starting, when there's the anticipation that the light of the sun is minutes away, and it's a clean page for a new day.

 

6:27 am

Looking west out my family room window at Horsetooth Rock.  Just waiting for the sun to get up high enough to catch the top of the foothills

6:39 am

6:41 am

6:50 am

7:00 am

Now I'd better get my tail in gear so I can enjoy this new day.

Until Next Time- Kyle