I caught Becky on camera doing her homework today. I guess those early morning practices are
tough on little girls like her. My question is how long did she "pose" as doing her homework before I realized she wasn't. She looked too precious to disturb, though.

We just got back from San Jose. We forgot to get pictures but these are from Sarah's last visit about 2+ weeks ago. Lucas is amazing and pulling himself up and walking around furniture. He'll be walking soon, I think.

Tullia and Macha have been removed from their parents' presence. They had been upsetting the nesting process. I think Belle and Chester are greatful. Thanks for the loan of a cage, Terry Lynn!! They seem to be settling in and comfortable right now.

Macha and Tullia, about 11 days old. Macha, Chester, Tullia, and Belle.

Macha and Tullia are ready to grow up. They are pecking seeds on their own but still beg from Chester and Belle for food. Becky thinks Belle is a true mom and ignores them. Chester is an old softy and feeds them more often. By the way, Macha means "plain" in Irish.

Family Room, Before




This weekend I had a big painting project, the family room. It turned out nicely.














After

The baby doves are about 1 week old now. We've named them "Tullia" and "Macha." I can't remember what "Macha" means but "Tullia" is Irish for "peaceful". I think that is an appropriate name for a dove. We're thinking of keeping these.

That white round thing in front is not another egg. Just part of bird "leave-behinds". Birds are not necessarily the cleanest of nestkeepers.

We had a great weekend with Sarah and Lucas. Lucas is fun to hang out with.

The New Year is off to a good start! Chester and Belle have been busy. We have two new babies again. They are about 4 days old. I know these blogs aren't any fun without pictures so I'll try to find one.
Here's Lucas when we visited them in December.Andy's dog, Charlie.
Timothy in a Santa hat.Last November when Lucas came to visit. He looks pretty good
in Grammy's turbo towel.And, there you have it! It's time to download some more pictures. I will let you know the progress of our new hatchlings. Belle and Chester are good parents. They have more experience now and are keeping house better. This time they threw the egg shells out after the birds hatched. Last time they just made the shells a part of the nest decor.