Monday, June 15, 2009

Saving a bird


Last Monday when my mom was in town we got back from walking the dog and saw a baby bird crossing the road. We weren't sure what to do with it other than hover over it and say, "Awe." When the neighborhood cats starting coming closer however we decided that we needed to do something. We got a cardboard box and placed the bird in there for protection and put it on our back deck where the cats could not get it. We tried giving it some food and water but didn't have much luck. Later that evening my mom noticed some adult robins in the trees outside the deck looking on so were hopeful that one of these was the mommy bird.

The next morning the bird was still there. I called a wildlife rescue person and they recommended that we either call another person who might be able to come and get the bird and put it into captivity or we could try to leave the bird out and hope that it will be ok. I was still worried about all the cats we have in the neighborhood so we left the bird in the open box still, ran our errands, and came home. When we got back. It was gone! I was very excited and happy because I think it was rescued. I'll never know but want to think it was a happier ending than what would have happened if I left it with the cats. Can you tell that they loved watching the bird. I even let Josh try to feed it. Bye bye birdie!


Happy Birthday Rachel!


Where did you come from, baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into here.

Where did you get your eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as I came through.

What makes the light in them sparkle and spin?
Some of the starry spikes left in.

Where did you get that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.

What makes your forehead so smooth and high?
A soft hand stroked it as I went by.

What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?
I saw something better than anyone knows.

Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.

Where did you get this pearly ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.

Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into hooks and bands.

Feet, whence did you come, you darling things?
From the same box as the cherubs' wings.

How did they all just come to be you?
God thought about me, and so I grew.

But how did you come to us, you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am here.

~George MacDonald

Rachel's Birthday!

It is hard to believe that she's been with us for a year now. It really seems longer. I can barely remember life before her when it was just Josh. I guess that's because Josh was only with us for a few months until we knew that Rachel was coming. Life before Josh was different, but the addition of another child doesn't change life that much. It just adds to our everyday joys.

Rachel has been such a wonderful little girl. As I've said in the past on this blog, I love how she cuddles up with a blanket and will instantly suck her thumb. I love how she squishes up her face and smiles; a classic Rachel face different from Josh. I love how she loves others especially her Daddy and brother. We love you Rachel!


Rachel trying her 1st ever chocolate chip cupcake
when her Nanna and Gee were in town.

It was gone in no time and she was begging for more!

On her actual birthday, we headed to the park.

Rachel in her birthday dress.

She was still a little sleepy from just waking up from her morning nap.

But she soon woke up!
Whee! I love the swings!

At the playground in a dress?

Enjoying cupcakes! Notice the one person who has one already.
I had to stop him from eating three!

Rachel tasting the candle.

Yummy!
This is better!

Playing in the grass. About time for a nap.

What a great 1st birthday!