Thursday, May 21, 2009

A painted Daisy ATC from Teri C, And Spring Flowers

Got this lovely ATC from Teri C
We traded Daisy ATCs
She said no one had ever done a Daisy for her so I was tickled pink to trade a Daisy for a Daisy.
Thank you Teri, it's awesome.
Check out her work and see for yourself.
Spring has been busy here.
My bridal Veil was awesome this year.
For the first time since we planted it the flowers were thick on it.




Close up

Thought this was a lovely flower too.
:))

Our one Orange Rhody

Pinkish red Rhody up front
Two others like it are in the front planter too.
A Red Rhody someone gave us.

Fairs Mothers day present from her Husband was two of these French Lilacs she has wanted for ever. They smelt wonderful.

Fairs Dog wood in back.

And last but not least a final photo of the Nuthatches.

They and their babies left sometime Sunday without us getting to see the babies leave.

I saw him on Saturday morning puffing up his body to chase away a squirrel.

It got very hot the next day and I noticed no more activity, so we looked in the box yesterday just in case they roasted in there but nothing was in there except for a round nest way on the bottom, some downy feathers and bird poop.

I was disappointed we missed the exit. But they are off to start a new life.

That's OK tho, This morning I heard babies chirping in one of the Sparrow nesting boxes. Those we DO get to see being fed, and they wont be long before they'll be popping out the door peeping for food by the sound of them.

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8 comments:

Clevelandgirlie said...

What a beautiful post, Cris. And those lilacs - I've never seen anything like them. Stunning!
I think you should paint those.

Lynn said...

Love the daisy from Teri, and I just saw your ATC and beautiful card on her post this morning as well. A nice trade indeed!

Your flowers are incredible Cris.
Just shows all your love and tender gardening care.

Did you at least know how many baby birds they had? Or did they just leave before they were seen at all? So sweet to know you gave them a home when they needed it.

Hope we get to see some photos of the other baby birds being fed.

Fifi Flowers said...

LOVE the little pink ball with the daisies... you should paint that!

Artist Unplugged said...

I think it is so neat that you and Teri swapped daisies...what fun!Your flowers are beautiful, love that bridal veil. Always enjoy hearing about your bird buddies.

sukipoet said...

your area is really blooming now i see. lovely colors and shapes. fun to have a daisy card and give a daisy card. you guys are going at the ATC rounds in full force.

A Brush with Color said...

Teri's ATC is so pretty! And all your spring blooms are so lovely! It looks like it's bursting forth in your yard. Wonderful photos of it all. And your sweet birdhouse! Awwww---we have seen more baby birds this year, it seems!

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Cleveland..Thank you. Isnt that the prettiest Lilac. Wish I could do it justice to paint it.
Lynn, Thank you. No I didnt know how many babies the Nuthatches had. We couldnt get close enough without making noise and they would be so quiet.
Fifi, Thanks. maybe I should. I thought it was so cute just sitting by the daisies.
Artist, Thank you. I love telling about my Birdies. and it was fun being on Teris and others blogs seeing my Art work.
Suki, Yes the ATC thing got going big time. But I am done for awhile. To busy in the Gardens and I want to paint a big painting.
Sue, Thank you. Yes there are babies galore this year. Especially at the Duck pond. So fun to watch them.

Lisa at Greenbow said...

Your garden is full of lovely blooms Cris. It is wonderful that Teri added to your garden with one of her daisies. Too bad you missed the nuthatches leaving. It is usually a mystery when the birds fly the nest in our garden too. It is fun seeing and mostly hearing them around the garden.