Isabel ,author and actor

While we were in Fredericton Sarah came across wisps of brunette locks in Isabel's bedroom and the bathroom. So she has the mindfulness to ask Isabel about it during a bedtime reading session. Said Isabel, " I found a small pair of scissors and I tried it on my hair. Cut my hair and hide it. That is my story." To Sarah's cool reception she asked,"You are not angry?"

Isabel's mother has invited Isabel to join her at the hair salon if she wants to.
Isabel is 4 years old and embarking on the 'I, Author and Actor' stage.

Jack

I have to read Jack Layton's Letter to Canadians. He died today.

The Late Gap Year

http://english.cri.cn/4406/2010/04/01/1981s560635.htm
Sun Dongchun came across the concept of a Gap Year while employed and saw his need of it.

Hatchlings in nest

The nest is in the tall grass by the side of the house and not under the verandah.Also there were 4 eggs of which 2 have hatched.The mother does leave the nest to get food for her young.David has put a trestle over the nest to give the occupants some protection.

Digitalis purpurea

I saw a bumble bee disappeared into one of the flowers on the stalk - a complete body wrap and not just a finger glove. The common name is foxglove. It takes 2 years for the plant to flower.

         

Another photo using the Tablet

                                                    2011   Poppy

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2011 peony

                                          Yard sale at Upper Stewiake.......going going gone

Three eggs in the nest under the verandah

The mother bird is around hiding from Lily, the cat.

The Cat got in the Act

New Brunswick day was a lovely warm Monday, just perfect. So we decided to meander in the front yard. Lily, the cat, thought likewise. This household has 2 indoor cats, one is content to be so but the other will break out every few weeks. The breakouts are never convenient but this last one was critical that she not be allowed to stay out long. A bird is sitting on 3 eggs in her nest under the verandah and there is where Lily has her hideout. With great exasperation David had to set about coaxing her in after instructing the kids and the dog to be away. No easy task with the dog. Then he dribbled water through the slats while keeping the front door open. She came in followed by David who saw that Izzy had left the back door ajar. Mercifully Lily had her fill of the great Outdoor. Lunch and naps went fairly smoothly and at 4.30pm we set out for Jungle Jim leaving our own behind.