Baby Birds and Butterflies

I have a bird's nest inside my wreath hanging on the front door.  The little birds are learning to fly; however, still no pictures.  While I was trying to snap pictures of the birds, I caught some butterflies in action.  Here are some pictures.
Also, too funny grandson son #2 story.  I sent Owen, 6 years old,  a book ordered direct from Amazon. Of course, I selected the book based on the age appropriate rating on Amazon, without actually seeing the book. The book was award winning and had lots of stars on the reviews.
Well, in recent phone conversation with Owen, I asked him did he receive the book, and if so, did he like it.  Yes, he received the book; however, here is his review:  "Mawmaw, it has too many words in it, and the words are too long."   Hahaha.  I guess I will have to work on that book selection process.

Interesting Color on this butterfly

Butterfly Convention???

RIP 

LAUREN BACALL

"JUST PUT YOUR LIPS TOGETHER AND BLOW"

ROBIN WILLIAMS

"GOOOOOOOD MORNING, VIETNAM"

Butterflies and Bad Days

Sometimes in the midst of a ordinarily bad day you can bump against something to see the beauty that is just waiting to be seen. Hey, you ould think it was there all along if only we would slow down enough to enjoy it. MyHere is what I mean:Photos include a bird outside of my home office window, my 2 Mobile grandsons playing at the park, a bird on neighbor's roof, sunset in St. Petersburg, FL,and a "teen age"Gosling" at strawberry Park.

Aftermath, so to speak.

I had my cataract surgery yesterday afternoon. I am still waiting for the eye patch to be removed this morning. Guess what I am not nuts. I really cannot see very well with my right eye. I NEED ANOTHER SURGERY. It will be a simple laser treatment. EVERYONE CONTINUED TO ASK ME WASN'T THE CATARACT SURGERY SO GREAT. I JUST WAS NT GETTING THE SAME "WOW" RESULTS. HERE ARE 2 PICTURES FROM MY WALK AT STRAWBERRY PARK IN MADISON MS ON Monday. This was in between rain storms.at SO NOW, I NEED THIS 2ND SURGERY TO TOUCH UP MY RIGHT EYE.

My new IPhone

I finally came into the 21st century!

Happy New Year

Trip to Gatlinburg was a complete success.  We had great weather, very nice accomodations, and good company.  Here are a few pictures.

Smoky Mountain National Park

Deer Ridge Lodge

Sunset in the Mouintains

Merry Christmas - YES!!!!

Two days until Christmas - what a nice time of the year.  I am looking forward to and have already enjoyed much excitement in all of the children's voices with such an air of anticipation.  I took some pictures of a few Christmas lights around town. 

Additionally, we have enjoyed lots of fun events.  We saw "Annie" at New Stage Theater. We went to Ballet Magnificat performance of "Snow Queen" at Thalia Mara Hall. Additionally, we enjoyed the special Christmas program at St. Matthew's UMC presented by the choir.  The children's choir put on a great performance of their Christmas music.  There was also a special bunco, with lots of good food and fun fellowship.  And, our Madison Avenue book club did a cookie swap and reviewed the Book:  "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". 




In memory of my dad, Phillip J Causey

My bottle tree - I found the red bottles at an estate sale - (for free)

Christmas in Hunter's Pointe

One more time with music, Maestro!!

Christmas Village

Here's to wishing everyone a great Christmas!!

Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake - Fine Cooking Recipes, Techniques and Tips

Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake - Fine Cooking Recipes, Techniques and Tips

Thursday is my Friday.

Thursday should be my Friday; however, I still have a lot to do. We are going camping tomorrow. I need to get a few clothes washed and ready to go in the camper. My first WW meeting and a loss of 1.6 lbs. Not too bad.  A total loss for our group of 94 lbs. (25 members).

Owen

Owen

My new car

Owen

Welcome to Texas

Saturday Pictures - Cupcakes & Muffins

I have been on a cooking binge lately.  Do not ask me why ~ as I could not tell you what has possessed me. Anyway, cupcakes, muffins, soup, casseroles, beef pot pie. Hmmm. I made chocolate cupcakes, from scratch, then I did not have powdered sugar for the butter cream icing.  No problem.  I will just make the seven minute icing.  I cannot believe it myself.  Anyway, no problem, it turned out great.  Here are the pictures:


Well, I guess you can see by the picture on the right that I broke my New Year's Resolution about buying coffee.  Here I am Seattle Drip last night.  They were open and yes I did stop. What is life with out a little coffee?

 Skyline last night while waiting for my coffee. The colors were interesting. 
I made pumpkin muffins this morning for breakfast. They turned out really good. I may have to make another batch of those. The recipe was straight out of my old Betty Crocker's Cookbook.  Those old fashioned recipes are the best and they very seldom call for ingredients that you do not already have.





Here is the recipe from the book:

Pumpkin Muffins

Breakfast is served.

January 2011 Update - Beginings and Endings

The year ended with the untimely death of my cousin, Harry. Such a nice person who was taken away from all of us way too soon.  He left so much love for his family, and was such a kind, caring, gentle spirit. He was an amazing person. All of those humble qualities, and on top of that, an Alabama fan. I can hear the heavenly chorus singing Sweet Home Alabama for Harry.

Another ending.  My friend from our camping club - Ray Smith was found dead Sunday morning. Again, such a nice, unique Christian person. You always knew how you stood with Ray.  And he loved to grow and share his tomatoes.  A life well lived.



Christmas 2010 Collage





My Sisters and Cousins



Sunset - Traveling West on I20

My Cousin Virginia's Daughter and Granddaughter

I 20 Landscape

Ice Storm - Madison MS

Practicing Cupcakes for Owen & Joe - Joe, I have your root beers - Owen - we also have Yohoo's



Decadur Baptist Church



Happy Thanksgiving



Joe and Scout



Owen



Nate

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  It is 81 degrees in Madison. I have the turkey in the oven and the plates on the table. The air conditioner is running to offset the heat from the stove.  Pictured above are some of those I am thankful for.

Destin Pictures