My Week, How Was Yours~

My girls Silveit in left, soon to turn 3 and Meaka to her right soon to be 8.  Their pathway from the side garden into their yard had become a mud mess and needed help. Mulch just washed down the hill.  I cannot get the mower all the way up the long, narrow curved path and so grass was out.  We have a creek that runs between our acreage as well as across the entire back of the 2 1/2 acres.  Creek stone to the rescue, but with my neck and arm problem, I had to be very careful.  I would load as much stone as the wagon could pull without too much tension.  I did this over and over until I had created the path.  I wanted to keep it natural looking.  Sorry, you are not able to see it from the curve and up into garden area, dark with shade, but I kind of like it now and the girls approved as well~

If I did not make it to some of your sites last week, I do apologize.  With the creek stone effort, several Dr appointments, niece still in hospital,  care for home bound sister, as her best friend and caregiver was also in the hospital, it was just one of those weeks.  I know that you all have had them yourself, you awaken to wonder who you are, and where you are ;)

Remember to double click on the first image, to view a larger slideshow presentation after you have read the narratives~

I will be linking up with Judith for:

www.lavendercottagegardening.com

Mosaic Monday

&

Stewart for:

   http://paying-ready-attention-gallery.blogspot.com.au/

Wild Bird Wednesday

My daughter Brittany knew things had been rough going and called me last weekend to see if I wanted to go out with them on their boat for the afternoon.  My oldest daughter Hillary and her family would also be going as well.  It was an immediate yes, and we enjoyed a delightful time together~

My ride out into horse country, just under 10 miles from home, continues from last weeks entry here~

We have a new overpass to I-71 just down the road from where we live.  I decided to walk it early one morning last week.  It is right at a 4 mile  round trip walk for me and I need the exercise!  Well look what I found at the far end, a gorgeous Red-tailed Hawk, I am thinking a male, due to it's smaller size.  I ended up walking 20 miles last week and my doctors were pleased as well as I with myself~

More from horse country~

A Turkey Vulture above and the White tailed Deer that I help feed in our yard~

The making of a new generation for next Spring.  Happy Monday, Happy Week~

Peek a boo, not sure which dragonfly this was, and this was the only pic I got before it flew.  Below a Box Turtle in my back yard.  I knew that it had to be trying to get to the water and was having a difficult time, due to high banks and low water.  I lifted it down and it took a long drink and then I placed it back on the path, in the direction it had been headed, so it could find it's place for Winter care~