More Hummingbirds

OK, so you might start to think I'm a bit obsessed myself with these hummingbirds. I'm always amazed at how many we get. I'd love to see a nest.

I love sitting on our front porch and just watching these creatures. It's my newest form of relaxation.

School is off to a good start for both kids. They both like their teachers. We go for orientation this week and will learn more about the teachers and their expectations.

The semester finally started for me and it's been crazy busy but I just love this time of year. I love the excitement of a new school year. I love the anticipation of the year to come. I love getting to know a new group of students. It's an affirmation that I'm in the right career.

Hummingbirds

I always tease my husband during the summer that he has a harem. A harem of hummingbirds! He is so conscientious to keep the hummingbird feeder full. (Please ignore the mold buildup, he cleans that out every time we fill it.)


There are times we have upwards of 20 hummingbirds fighting for a spot at the feeder. And if I make the mistake of standing in front of it talking to someone for too long, they will start to dive bomb me until I move along.


I sat out on the porch yesterday afternoon reading (it was BEAUTIFUL day!) and kept my camera close by.
Can you see the one hiding in the tree?

Here he/she is!

We do have some jeweled colored hummingbirds but the only ones poising for pictures were the plainer variety.

Perry loved this picture as you see all the tiny bones in this bird's wing.

Eventually the hummingbirds caught on to my picture-taking and stayed away when the camera was out. So, I took a picture of my neighbor's horse.

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Needless to say, I didn't get much reading done.