My Upper Peninsula Birds

Any of you who follow this simple blog know that I love my birds.

And you know I like to take pictures.

Bird kisses...

And I get these red squirrels who like a free meal.

I love my rose breasted grosbeaks and red finches.

We have had the rain just like everybody else and on this rainy day the birds came in full force. Go figure!

My first Oriole ever!

A disheveled BlueJay.

I believe this is a female red-winged blackbird.

And we have a female turkey!

Our two fourteen year-old labs don't mind the company. The door to their kennel is open and they don't even have the hankering to check the turkey out. They are just entertained for the moment. Pretty quick they'll get back to another nap.

A Day at the GarLyn Zoo

Well, yesterday was Mother's Day. I hope each and every woman out there had a nice day whether you're a mom or not. Whether your mom is still on earth or not. Because, every woman makes an impression, one way or another, in a person's life. You are all awesome.

So what did I do?

Steve and I went to church. At the end of the service, when we were all dismissed, we women were all handed a long stemmed red rose. It choked me up. I was really touched by the gesture. Plus I love flowers.

Then we returned home to let the dogs out (they're both 14 this year) and Steve grilled steaks.

And then... WE WENT TO THE ZOO!

It was free admission day for women on Mother's Day. I think that is so cool. We went to the GarLyn Zoo in Naubinway, Michigan.

Steve said he thought this was a male tiger because it is so big. I said no. It is a mother enjoying her day in the sunshine. Peace on...

A face only a mother could love...

Stayed my distance. I hear camels spit.

Roosters, Chickens, Turkeys, and Peacocks all have free range in the park. It is really cool. I laughed a lot.

I didn't tell this guy we had some Bison Loin Steaks last week for dinner.

They were really good.

I told Steve the fence wasn't high enough. These Reindeer could fly out anytime they wanted too. Steve reminded me this is their off-season.

Water fowl enjoying the creek.

Just a quick bath before getting back to her responsibilities.