Jordan Graduates

I'm a little behind in my posts, but would be remiss if I didn't post about Jordan's Graduation.  I still can't believe that our first grandchild is going into Highschool.  It's crazy to think that time has passed by so quickly.  Congratulations Jordan.  You did very well in school this year and we are so happy that you graduated with honours.  That is a wonderful accomplishment.

Also, congratulations to Hailey and Brody who also finished school with top marks in their classes as well.  Hailey - congratulations as you move into Grade 7 and Brody you will love going into Grade 1.  We love you all and look forward to hearing about your next school year.  

Gardens and birds

It's been a long time since I have posted.  Not because of lack of desire, but primarily because of lack of content.  I haven't been out much with work still taking up the majority of my time and the rest of my available time is spent helping Ralph with the kitchen.

I've been missing being being out with my camera.  It's such a relaxing (albeit sometimes frustrating hobby), but I still love it just the same.  The occasional texts (with beautiful photo's of Lake Ontario) that I receive from John, inspire me to get out when I am able.

Lately, the only days I've been able to use my camera has been on Sundays in between church services.  Last week I focused on "macro" photography.  I love doing it, but it is so weather dependant.  The slightest bit of wind can create blur in your pictures.  I was able to capture a few shots that I'm happy with but look forward to a quiet day with no breezes where I can walk around and look for bee's or other critters in the garden.  This time I had to satisfy myself with the flowers.

Today I spent time with the birds.  Oh how I love watching them.  They can be so funny.  Birds can be quite challenging to capture especially with them moving around so much.  I really wanted to capture the cardinals and orioles that have been visiting but when they were here, I wasn't holding my camera "lol".  It figures. I was either in the house filling my water cup or looking at the other feeder and they were sitting directly in front of me.  Even though I didn't capture them,  I was happy with the ones I was able to get of the finches (yellow and purple headed (although it sure does look red) and the glaring eye of the crackle.  I had some fun with a squirrel as well.

Grackle

Juvenile Robbin

Yellow Finch

Purple headed Finch

Purple headed Finch (my favourite of the day)