Thursday, October 14, 2010

Baby Scarlett is a beauty













This picture shows Mr. Feldman getting his first feathers!

Yesterday I finally met my friends' new baby girl.
Her name is Scarlett. Babies really are magical.
I also met their new dog and chinchilla...nice, but not magical.

I am grateful I got a large load of laundry done last night.
I am grateful I got to meet baby Scarlett.
I am grateful for my vacuum cleaner.
I am grateful for the kind hospitality of friends.
I am grateful one more stack of papers made it's way to the recycle bin.

GratefulJoy

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The six babies today














I took this picture today of the baby birds after their dinner. They are wearing some of their meal.

Today I am grateful for the healthy baby birds.
I am grateful for a get-together with some friends.
I am grateful I currently have a storage unit.
I am grateful I sold my old car.

GratefulJoy

Thursday, October 7, 2010

I'm back













This is a photo of one of my Parrotlet babies. It isn't little Feldman, but looks identical and is the same stage of development as Feldman. My neighbor named the baby bird "Feldman" because he looks like a bald little old man.

I am back. No, I didn't go anywhere. I've just been too overwhelmed to blog this past week. Doubtful anyone noticed my absence anyway.

Tonight I was rummaging through many many many boxes and files to find the title to my old Mazda. I need it to "retire" my car tomorrow. So thankful I eventually found the thing.

My friend will follow me to the auto dismantling place where I am selling my Mazda for parts. She needs to drive me home after I drop off the car. I am actually getting pretty much what the car is worth for this....not a lot. Still, it beats needing to have the thing towed.

This afternoon was nice. I met my new friend Phyllis and took her to a couple San Diego bird stores for fun. Phyllis is new to town and I am grateful to have her as my friend.

First I met her two Crimson Bellied Conure birds and then we had our little excursion to the shops. This would only appeal to bird-nerds like us I suppose. We had fun seeing many exotic and amazing birds. The fun part is to pet and hold the birds that are out on play stands there. It's important to ask the bird for permission before petting or picking it up....other wise one could lose a finger.

My five of my baby birds are beginning to look like birds. Before they looked more like some sort of larvae. In another week Mr. Feldman, the sixth baby, will look more birdish too.

I am grateful for my new friend Phyllis.
I am grateful for the little outing today.
I am grateful I found my old car title.
I am grateful for my friend Cindy who is helping me tomorrow.
I am grateful for an apartment to come home to.
I am grateful for clean sheets on my bed.
I am grateful for hot showers.

GratefulJoy