Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Tuesdays Treasures

I know it is late and I almost did not post but you know I need to think of things I appreciate everyday ,especially right now when I am dealing with the trials of my parents moving , it is far more stressful than I ever imagined it would be. Anyway I do have lots of things I treasure and we have a new addition to our property and a new family has set up residence which makes me so happy so this is my treasure for today.
 If you click on the photo you may be able to see the little swallow peaking out from the middle hole .It was fun to watch their antics as they tried to decide which apartment they wanted to set up house in , they deposited building materials in each space but always seemed to come back to this one on the bottom , I was surprised when my BIL told me that their would only be one family set up here , they are apparently very territorial and would not allow another family that close by and this couple had to fight for ownership , there were lots of others flying around the first while when Bill set this up. Why they build them with so many holes I have no idea . The partner of this swallow is usually on the top of the house perched on the ball but he flew away as I tried to capture them both. Now I hope to see the little ones when they get ready to fly off . I'm linking up today to The House on the side of the Hill  with sweet Melody
 No sewing to report , I was away for a few days to my parents and right now I am much to tired to think of sewing. Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by.
 hugs Sheila

17 comments:

  1. What a fabulous birdhouse. It will be interesting to see what they get up to. Hopefully you can tell us all about it.

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  2. Now that is a bird house! So wonderful that it is already inhabited! Hoping things will settle down for you and your parents soon. Take care!

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  3. Love the birdhouse. Hope everything settles down soon for you & your parents. Hugs,

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  4. What nice new neighbours you have! Hope your parents move goes well . . . . moving is an awful lot of work!

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  5. how beautiful! I love swallows, they are such elegant and graceful little birds. Hope there are no loud parties from the new neighbours.
    Hope all goes well with your parent's move. I could imagine it would be hard.

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  6. One of the best things is sitting watching birds... how lovely to have them come and stay with you....
    Hope the move is going okay and you all manage to settle back soon.... change is hard and especially a big change like that..
    Hugz

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  7. I'm so thankful you took the time to share this with us .. even when you are tired and a bit sad over your parents moving.. I love birds..I enjoy the chirping outside my sewing room window.. it reminds me to slow down and enjoy the journey and appreciate the small things.

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  8. oh i think this is so lovely Sheila what a wonderful treasure.xx

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  9. What a beautiful birdhouse, I too love watching birds.

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  10. Oh I just love Bird Houses and your's is gorgeous. How nice to have someone in residence.
    My are always empty.

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  11. Such a beautiful birdhouse and even more special with new tenants. It will be lovely to see the new family grow.

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  12. Birds are amazing creatures and so much fun to watch. I didn't know that they wouldn't allow another in the house. Obviously the person who built that birdhouse didn't know it either :) I hope your parents' move goes smoothly.

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  13. I like bird feeders... LoVe yours!
    We have lots of colourful natives here to feed.. so much fun! :)

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  14. I've never had a swallow here - what fun! I'm so sorry about your parents. I know how disquieting this can be. It's so hard to see our parents getting older and the roles we've always had as children slowly reverse as we begin to parent them. blessings, marlene

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  15. What a gorgeous bird house and what beautiful little residents. I hope the move goes well for your parents and things settle down soon x

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  16. What a lovely birdhouse! Hope your parents' move will not bring too (many) sad feelings.
    If they could only feel at home a bit like the swallows do in your birdhouse...
    Blessings,

    Jeanneke.

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