A Bird in the Hand, Not One in the House

Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you are having

great fun this wonderful summer day. In fact, some

may be taking great fun and new adventures to excess extremes. Are you one of those types? Well, I know someone who is pushing the envelope, um, just a little...Really?

I am Ferdinand The Magnificent

 Why, oh why, Ferdy, do I think you initiated this calamity?

You see that guy way up there? Yeah, he's INSIDE the house, mind you. We have a healthy 20 feet from the main level up to where that guy thinks he's in a cool tree house!!

Yeah, well, that's what I'd like to know Mister. How did this happen?

 This guy is loud!! And boy, he has already made a mess of the walls. Now, Ferdinand thinks this is great sport. Easy catch (not).

 I've tried a paint brush roller on an extension pole, but to no avail. sigh I'm not really sure how to get this confused bird outside. I'll have to wait til one of the guys gets back home.

On to other news. I did a super quickie and super cheap DIY project yesterday. I love how fast this came together thanks to the amazing tutorial Cindy generously shared. Look at the results of these awesome solar garden lights

I got the Shepard's hook at JoAnn Fabrics at 70% off for only $4.49, regularly $14.99; the solar stake lights are at WalMart for .97 cents each; and the glass globe light fixture came from our local Habitat ReStore for $2.00 each. I had the wire.

 Not bad for $7.46 each. I made three of them in about 20 minutes. Now that's fast! The time is in wrapping the wire around the neck of the glass globe and attaching the wire. I used 16 gauge wire. I would probably do 18 or 19 gauge next time, cause the 16 gauge was a little stiff to bend and not necessary considering the small amount of weight these lights are.

Oooh, and I couldn't wait for it to get dark last night. Yay! Perfect little night ambiance along the walk.

Try this. You'll love it!!

Some lucky ones are already getting gifted!!

And there's that Ferdinand stirring up bird trouble!!

 

Sunday Sunshine Inspirations

Yesterday proved to be one of those glorious sunny mornings that made me come alive with all kinds of inspirational musings. I also had the luxury of having four days off from my regular work week. My morning started before the sun came up 'cause that's just how this girl rolls on a perfect day off. No siree! No sleeping in when there is a list of TO DO's to get started on.

First of all, I had to whip up a batch of cupcakes to bring to church. Our high school graduates were being honored and that meant an after-service meal.

Cupcakes were pretty quick and easy to make before the rest of the family got up. And who could resist breakfast cupcakes!

Especially when accompanied by beautiful peonies.

 Nothing better than to sit outside on a lovely morning than with a cup of coffee, enjoying the view of the ranch lands, and thinking of all of the possibilities that the day could bring.

And by the way, we did not have cupcakes for breakfast. But, I did have fun dressing up the little bistro set with the bicycle tea towel and matching mugs.

And what else could add to the joys of the morning than "drive by" deer out for an early stroll along with the joggers, walkers, and cyclists.

And then they were on their way, stopping here and there to nibble a little greenery in the neighbor's front yard.

Tomorrow I'll be sharing a few of my knock-'em-off- my-big-fat-TO-DO list. Here's a sneak preview of one of my many quickie yard art pieces.

Hope your Sunday was sunny and relaxing, too!