Friday, January 19, 2024

"Short and Sweet"

 
We have a fun weekend planned so I'll keep this post 'short and sweet'....like ME! 


And yes, it's my birthday weekend so I hope the weather is sunny and we can spend our time in nature!

I don't know if I'll have time to play 'dress up' but maybe I could wear this hat hiking!


Or I could ride my bike on the trails!

I could always play my record player!



So much fun to look back at birthdays long gone!

And more fun for this weekend!

I'll share my favorite bird photos of the week.


We saw these beautiful Mourning Doves on the Shangri-La trail.


They scared me when they flew out of the tall grasses next to the trail.


But they were nice enough to perch nearby and give us a chance to photograph them.


It would be fun to put captions to some of these pics.


Enjoy your weekend! 


I'll save you a piece of birthday cake. (Actually I'm making birthday brownies with a KETO mix)


HAVE FUN!!!

(I don't MEAN to be bossy!) hahaha

PS I have some exciting news to share and have a post scheduled for January 23 with an announcement! 

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

  and Mosaic Monday HERE !  

47 comments:

Tom said...

...I wish you a Happy 29th!

Kathy said...

Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Susie said...

Oh yeah birthday girl, that is a bossy pose. LOL Love seeing old pictures. You are doing riding stunts on your bike. I had to laugh. My twins and I have Jan bdays and we are thinking of moving them to warmer months, so we can celebrate together. My bday was spent snowed in( more wind chill warning, than snow). I did receive calls, cards and FB wishes. Then the girls came this week to celebrate with me. Happy birthday to you feisty kid. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

Jeanie said...

Happy Birthday, Diane! I love these wonderful vintage photos. Isn't it fun to look back at the little girl you were and consider the talented woman you have become? I remember those little smocked front dresses -- they were so cute.

MadSnapper said...

Like the bossy you, love the doves, truly do, Happy birthday hope your sun shines on whatever you do. I lost the other comment. there might be two. got a funky new error.

Cathy said...

Happy Birthday. The mourning doves are beautiful and I love the pictures of you as a little girl. Enjoy your weekend!

Carol said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your weekend! The doves are amazing.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

It was so much fun looking at your photos when you were young. Happy Birthday !!

Pamela M. Steiner said...

OH, Happy Happy Birthday to you!! I do hope you are doing something really fun and happy this weekend to celebrate! I Love the photos of you as a child! So cute!! And I do love the Mourning Doves as well. Yes, they can startle you when they rush up out of the bushes or trees all of a sudden. That happens around here a lot too! Can't wait to hear what your special announcement is. Meanwhile, enjoy your birthday!!

Red Rose Alley said...

Happy Birthday Diane! I hope your weekend is filled with all the things you love. These are treasured photos, which are so fun to look back on. And you got some nice pictures of the mourning dove. One of my favorite birds, and I see them everyday and hear their soothing coooo from a distance.

Enjoy your special day, my friend.

~Sheri

BeachGypsy said...

Happiest of birthdays my sweet friend! Love the pictures!!--- awww--- little smocked dresses, puffed sleeves, white socks and dress-up shoes, maybe patent leather? Presents and a cake and lots of love, sweet days of childhood.

Linda said...

Happy BIRTHDAY, you precious little lady!!!

Billy Blue Eyes said...

Many Happy returns for your Birthday.

roentare said...

The old photos are lovely to see.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Happy Birthday!
You still look like you!
Have a very nice celebration

happyone said...

Happy Birthday. I remember some of those old pictures. So cute!!

Latane Barton said...

Happy Birthday!! I know you enjoyed yourself.

Cloudia said...

Happy Birthday 🎉
Aloha

Cloudia said...

Happy Birthday 🎉

Terri D said...

Happy birthday, Sparky!! Celebrate well!! I love seeing the little girl, Pam!! Now I'm excited about your announcement on the 23rd. Have a great birthday weekend!

Ann said...

What a cutey you were. Happy Birthday to you and enjoy the celebration.

Aritha V. said...

Happy Birthday!!!! So cute, the old photos

Mae Travels said...

Happy Birthday! My childhood photos look a lot like yours, especially the dresses with “puffed sleeves” and smocking.

best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Marit said...

Happy Birthday to you! Nice photos from your birthdays some years ago :)

Jenn Jilks said...

Happy birthday, I hope you have a grand one!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Diane,
Happy Birthday to you! I love all your cute photos. The brownies sound yummy.
I love all your sweet Mourning Dove photos. I am looking forward to your special announcement, something fun and wonderful. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Lea said...

A trip back in time!
Beautiful Doves!

Debbie said...

oooooh you were such a cutie, how fun to see these older pictures of you!! the doves are so beautiful, gorgeous colors!!

happy birthday diane, have a wonderful weekend!!

RedPat said...

Love your birthday pics. They remind me of my birthday pics from the 50s. It must be the dresses.
Enjoy the weekend, Diane.

carol l mckenna said...

Happy Birthday and have a wonder filled weekend ~ sweet photos of you as a child ~ mourning dove photos are awesome ~ thanks, ~ hugs,



Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Happy@Home said...

Happy, Happy Birthday dear Diane. I loved the photos of little you. My goodness you were a cute little girl. Enjoy your special day and those brownies :)

magiceye said...

Lovely captures of the lovey doveys!

Happy birthday! Have a lovely day and stay blessed!

Shiju Sugunan said...

The photos of little you are adorable. Happy early birthday and enjoy every delicious keto brownie bite!

Karen M said...

Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful bday weekend - adorable pictures of you!

Wally Jones said...

We hope your birthday weekend has been wonderful. A little chilly for hiking today but the critters don't seem to mind.

I'm waiting for it to "warm" up a bit and will go for a late afternoon jaunt.

Enjoy your Birthday Brownies.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Happy Birthday, stay warm and have some fun. I love the childhood pics, you were so cute! And still are of course.
I love your mourning doves.

Ed Rosack said...

Happy Birthday!

Those childhood photos of you are precious.

Bob Bushell said...

They are perfect Mourning Doves, very photographs are brilliant. Oh, happy birthday Diane.

Aunt Helen said...

Dear Diane, Happy Birthday!! The years do fly, don't they? I hope you are having a great day! It was a lovely, sunny day. Your kiddie photos are precious! I will always know your age; because that is the year I got married!! Oh well, I won't tell!! Have a good night.
Love, Aunt Helen

Teresa said...

Muchísimas felicidades, feliz cumpleaños. Me encantaron tus fotografías. Un abrazo.

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Have a wonderful birthday, my friend ... Love the vintage photos ;)

Lorrie said...

Happy Birthday, Diane! I hope you have a really wonderful day (or week)! Those are darling photos of you a few years ago.

Carla from The River said...

Happy Birthday... I love the photos of your childhood days.
Carla

Lowcarb team member said...

Many Happy Birthday Wishes.
Enjoyed seeing your childhood photographs.

Enjoy your keto birthday brownies.

All the best Jan

Adam Jones said...

I like your Mourning Doves.

EricaSta said...

Happy Birthday, dear Blogfriend Diane. Wish you health and all your wishes come true.

It's Thursday and time to comment...

Your post is a feast for the eyes in many ways. A very welcome change when I look out of the window and see how rainy and cloudy it is here. Thanks for your contribution to
MosaicMonday

Hugs by Heidrun

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Happy Belated BD. Having fun catching up and just wanted to say thanks for your comments on mine and for noticing I was missing from blogging. ..it’s good to be back