Bird Lover, Cat Hater

We found a nest of baby birds in the flower pot next to our front door. They just hatched and the kids love checking on them every day to see how they've grown. This photo was taken the other day, but since then, they have opened their eyes and are quite noisy when the mother comes around to feed them. They are really tiny and sort of creepy looking still because they don't have feathers yet.

When Reese first saw them, she said, "aw man, they are so cute, I wish I could have a pet bird! No fair!"

I reminded her that she does have pet birds. 5 of them, and they are in the backyard, squaking for treats and needing their coop cleaned.


"Feed meeeee!"

It's sort of amazing that anything can survive life outside in this terrible heat. As you can see, the hanging plant didn't make it, but at least the birds are thriving! I am relieved I thought to even look in there, rather than holding the hose up to it and watering last week.