A Mama's nest

We have some new neighbors, so to say. They moved in right next to our garage, in a nice tree, just below eye level. A robin! She laid four perfect, blue eggs. I took a peek and some pictures while she was away.

Time passes...mama sits on her eggs...and stays so near.

The next time I had the chance to take a peek into her nest while she was away I was amazed to see three little, itty-bitty birdies, and the fourth egg started to crack and move in front of my very eyes. Right then the fourth little robin was free from his/her shell. I have always been fascinated by bird nests....and to have one so close to peek in on without disturbing mama has been awesome. Top that off with seeing an egg hatch in real life....fascinating.

I took a peek today and the four babies have grown so much, they are taking up the whole nest. I'll see if I can take a picture tomorrow and post it.  Here's the newest picture! I took it after school today....count the 4 beaks? All healthy and growing fast!

Random, Shrandom

A homemade popsicle...spilled watermelon...homemade minestrone soup...Austin's first dental cleaning (no cavities!)

Henrietta: Visit #2

Henrietta is visiting us for the night. I almost missed the ginormous pink/brown/white backpack hanging on Austin's hook at school when I picked him up today. This is the second time we are graced with her presence. Austin took to taking care of her and playing with her tonight....he did better the second time around. Of course, he wanted a little photo shoot with her, and Ethan had to take part, too. Don't forget the little people. :)

Please excuse the wrinkly background. Hanging kinda funny from two kitchen chairs!

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