Wednesday Hodgepodge

1.  April 26th is National Audubon Day, honoring John James Audubon, the French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter known for his detailed study and illustration of birds in their natural habitats. Do you have a bird feeder? Any birds in your home decor? Have you ever owned a pet bird? What's your favorite bird?   

No I don't have a bird feeder.  I did get a birdbath one year for Mother's Day I believe but the pedestal broke and it doesn't stand correctly if it rains and ground gets soft.  I can't think of any birds I have in home decor.  I have never owned a bird and have no desire to have one.  I do like when spring comes and we see robins in the yard.  Titus tries to sneak up on them when they are on the ground.  I like the reminder of the Bible verse I think of when I see little birds getting food.  

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

My favorite bird to see is a penguin.  Hummingbirds are amazing to watch too.

2. What's something you took to 'like a duck to water'? 

Maybe quilting?  I love this new hobby!

3. Empty nest, nest egg, proud as a peacock, free as a bird, birds of a feather flock together, or the early bird catches the worm...choose one and tell us how it currently applies to your life. 

Proud as a peacock....Over the past months I've heard many times "you must be so proud of Caleb."  He started a non-profit.  We  ARE proud of him and love his heart for others.  

4. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds...your favorite seed and a favorite food or dish made with that seed or topped with that seed? Have you tried all the seeds on the list? Any you don't care for? 

I don't guess I eat many seeds...  I've tried pumpkin seeds and do like to eat sunflower seeds on a salad.  I haven't tried flax or chia seeds.  I've only had sesame seeds on buns I guess, and poppy seeds in dressing or on muffins.

5. Something in the past week that made you 'happy as a lark'?

A friend surprised me with a gift basket and it made my day!  Surprises are fun!  It had my favorite things in it too...Flair pens, stamps, note cards, and a new return address stamper.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I've been working on the photo book for our trip to Alaska.  It's weird to think it's been almost a year.  It was such a wonderful trip.  I finally got our book from the Arkansas trip printed (I was waiting on a coupon), and it came last week.  I want to get the Alaska one done so when another coupon comes along it will be ready to order.   

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany