Snow always brings the Junco out

Pretty Chickadee

The Nuthatch pose

One of two White-breasted Nuthatches I watched last weekend

Good birding this weekend

I spent a little time outside early yesterday and today and was happy to see lots of birds--a Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Nuthatches, a family of Chickadees, two Carolina Wrens playing chase, Cardinals, and this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Our house has been under construction for several months and I haven't been able to enjoy the birds much. It was great to see all of them again.

Ready for Christmas

We visited the Idea House on Halloween only to find they were ready for Christmas

Southern Living 2012 Idea House

I toured the Southern Living 2012 Idea House in Senoia, Georgia last week. We're in the middle of a house renovation so I was hoping to get a few ideas.

Dancing Carolina Wren

You can't tell here but this Carolina Wren was dancing and singing in my backyard this morning. It was beautiful!

A little LOVE in Manassas

Guarding the spirits

Clara Barton reenactor

Special day at Liberia Plantation

Secretary Stanton, President Lincoln and General McDowell at Liberia Plantation for the 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas

A wink at the moon for Neil Armstrong

To pay tribute to his life, Neil Armstrong's family asked that we "Honor his example, and wink at the moon." So, here's to you Mr. Armstrong ... may many people honor your example of service, accomplishment, and modesty.

May be the last bloom

We're getting ready to add a front porch to our house so dug this rose bush up last weekend. Hopefully it'll survive to go back to it's place in front of the house once the porch is finished.

Hungry squirrel

Sitting on my patio I spotted something large halfway up a tree. From a distance it looked like the chest and tail feathers of the hawk that's been hanging around our yard. The zoom on my camera proved otherwise though. This squirrel had carried a slice of bread from my yard up into my neighbor's tree and was pigging out. It was cute.

Teddy up close

Moon, Venus and Jupiter

I took this picture early morning on August 14. Jupiter is in the top right corner.

Teddy didn't win though

Nats win!

Orange Holomelina Moth

I spotted this fuzzy orange moth a week ago. As best I can tell from a Google search, it's an Orange Holomelina Moth. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Poor Teddy ... he lost again

Christmas in July

Chipper Jones

I was happy to see Chipper Jones on his farewell tour last Saturday

Regal Moth

Not a great picture but I'm still posting. This was the largest moth I've ever seen.

Nationals rising star

Went to the Nationals vs. Braves baseball game last night and was happy when the Nats let Bryce Harper pinch hit late in the game. He'd been injured during the afternoon game and didn't start. He was all they said he was and brought a lot of excitement to the game.

A sad day in America

Prayers for the victims in Colorado today

A swinging Teddy

All alone

I haven't figured out what type of bird this is yet. Can someone help me out?

Wonder if they get dizzy?

Stone bird

Not seeing any butterflies this summer

King of the sunflowers

Catbird has been hanging out lately

Mockingbirds like apples

The latest to bloom

View from the back

A little more from the 4th

More from the 4th

July 4th fireworks in Manassas

Hibiscus is doing well too

Lantana is doing well

Day Lily stem

Hibiscus stem

Cone flower is doing well

No wonder I can't get any Hummingbirds!

First quarter Moon

Sheep family

One more of the Goldfinch

Landed

Landing for food

Mother and child