It’s time to think about the past week and come up with some favorites to share with Susanne at Living to Tell the Story.
We weren’t sure on Monday if summer was going to arrive but by Tuesday we had a nice sunshiny dry day and all was well with the world.
I should have mentioned this is not my garden. This is a summer garden in Cambria, California.
Then on the very same day that we had our hope for summer renewed our hopes in the U.S.A. soccer team were kept alive in the 91st minute of the game when Donovan was able to put in the winning goal against Algeria leaving us the winners of the group and advancing to the round of 16 playing Guana on Saturday. Here’s a link to some great videos capturing the moment that the goal was scored.
I’ve really been enjoying my fine feathered friends this week. They have been singing, chirping, and squawking away all week.
I have a hard time keeping up with them while they empty out the bird feeder!
My computer is back in the guest room now that our guest has departed and I can enjoy my little hummingbird friends again. A Ruby throated one has evaded my camera with it’s quickness. I hope to capture a photo of it soon.
Hope your first week of summer is going well and that you are enjoying the sunshine, summer fruit, and longer days while they last.
Photobucket replaced all my photos with ugly black and grey boxes and they are holding my photos hostage until I pay them lots of money. I’m slowly going through all my posts and trying to clean them up and replacing some photos. Such a bother.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
What a delightful feathery post, Ellen 🙂 Glad summer has finally arrived.
Love the bird pics. Wow. I try to keep a bird feeder filled at my mom’s place, but it’s hard to keep up with those eaters. I dreamed last night about a hummingbird feeder. Guess I need to put mine out. Ha. Enjoy your time outdoors!
Your pictures are beautiful!! We have so many birds and I love listening to them but you’ve inspired me to look further and actually see them! Thanks!!
Blessings,
~H
I absolutely love your bird pics! I am investigating the idea of planting for Bluebirds…I would to have them visit
Go USA!!
Beautiful pictures!
Such a happy flora & fauna post, Ellen… so beautiful…*swoon*… Have a great weekend :o) ((HUGS))
Blessed Friday Ellen. I am a bit jealous of your blue jay. I miss them from my youth. I guess they think it’s too hot to hang out down here, lol.
My fav is that last one with wings wide extended!! Beautiful!
Hey there Ellen!! So glad you’re getting some summer warmth and sunshine. Love your bird feeder pictures! Those ruby throated are elusive. I have some fuzzy shots but it’s hard to get a clear one.
Have a great weekend!
PS – you caught me halfway through posting – I don’t know how that post ended up being published before I was done. I was surprised to see that I had 2 comments and I didn’t even think I had published 🙂
I LOVE those bird pictures! I have never seen one like that first one.
I’m glad it is more summery there now!
These are just beautiful my friend. So picturesque. 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂
Great photos! I especially loved the hummingbird pics – you did a great job capturing them.
I am glad summer has arrived for you!
Sweet bird photos! How do you do that???
I’m happy with you that the summer weather has finally arrived. Have a great weekend!
Ellen, your bird photography is awesome! You have gotten so adept with that new camera.
What beautiful photos of the birds! And is that your garden?!
I always enjoy your posts.
Great variety of birds you have feeding in your garden, Ellen! Send a few north…we feed them too.
gorgeous pics! Happy Summer…..
The pictures are just beautiful – your garden in that first picture took my breath away!
What amazing photography Ellen. Here…it seems like summer is NEVER going to get started. Sigh.
Such a cheery, old-fashioned garden. I love it.
The birds are as beautiful as the flowers, aren’t they?
Jody