*We took another walk today down by the river that runs by our house. Armed with our cameras, we were determined to spot some ducks and capture their images.
*We walked for about 1/4 of a mile along the river. It was the warmest day we've had for awhile: 40*! (So, it was pleasant, as well.)
*Hubby and Nephew took us to the blind they "built.". We were able to see a huge flock of Goldeneye Ducks! We could hear their wings! Apparently, they fly so fast and flap their wings so quickly, you can hear them fly. It was pretty amazing. Goldeneye image below.
*We found a huge sheet of ice. It tempted me to dig out my skates and go skating. My mom and her sisters always went skating on the irrigation canal in the winter when she was young. To have that same experience - skating free in the wild outdoors - would just be sweet. My poor chickadee #2 - and my oldest girl - fell down on the ice and hurt her eye. Thankfully, it just bruised above her eye brow. It didn't split open, or even bleed. We kept a close eye on her, of course, but showed no signs that she had to be taken into the hospital. Whew!
*The kids found a thicket of trees where deer bed down for the night. They climbed around inside of them - having so much fun.
*What a beautiful place that I live in! I feel so blessed! The river - so peaceful, but wild and rugged at the same time, surrounded by awe inspiring mountains. It might not be for everyone. But it is the perfect place for me.
* What makes where you live so special? Why do you love where you live?
Thank you and good night!
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