Spring and Cockatiels

The apple blossom was out, and the birds spend the afternoon in the orchard, while I weeded the long grass next to the feijoas.

Smokey

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Putting them in the apple tree was a mistake, as they quickly decided they liked picking the blossom, and throwing them away.

 I can't believe these beautiful birds have been in our family for nearly a year.

Spring and Sadness

The last 12 months have been a tough emotional roller coaster.  They have been filled with blessings, excitement, and tears, and devastated hearts.  A friend sent me this poem, for all our blessings that have earned their Angel wings.

How quietly you tiptoed into our world.  Softly, only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts.

 Spring has begun, and reminds me that a new year is here, full of promise...