End of the month Leftovers?

We take SO many photos that I never post! 

So these are all taken on my birthday.

I told you I could make a month of posts just about my birthday! Can you spot my pink cap in the first two?

And we'll hurry right through them.

I mean I have another birthday just around the corner, right?

 They do seem to come along pretty regular! lol

This one needs a little 'splaining'!

 

At the top is a restaurant, I think.

Bottom left, would you rather take the birding trail with me?

Bottom right, or the 'watch out for alligators' trail with hubby?

Center, we didn't catch this young man in action (in a photo) but he was practicing his rope tricks. At the trailhead with a lasso flying through the air....really! 

We still had lots of wildflowers blooming and butterflies fluttering on this fine January day. We've had a freeze since then so that may have finished some of the blooms.

Hubby got Bubba's BBQ for my special birthday meal. We got a sample platter with all kinds of goodies. I loved the BBQ brisket best! If you are local, I highly recommend this place in Dunnellon! We'll be back!!!

I don't actually eat the sauce but hubby liked them. 

I got some pretty birthday cards this year. Hubby gave me THREE so he gets the most credit. 

I got some pretty ones from friends and family too!

He ordered these pop up cards from a wonderful Etsy shop HERE! If you need a card to send to someone and can't get out to shop, order one from her. She'll send it anywhere and even add a personal message. They are the cutest cards ever! Thanks hubby! And thanks to everyone that was thoughtful to send me a special card this year. 

I had a HUGELY Happy Birthday! 

Thanks everyone for making this one extra special!

And we had TWO days of winter weather this month! hahaha! But do you see what I see? Look under the 25!!!

0% chance of snow? Well, I should HOPE so!!!

Enjoy your day! Stay warm! 🌴

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too!

One more linky party HERE! 

The Barred Owl meets the Eastern Bluebird

 

Well, I don't really think they met but I began this hike on the Florida Trails with Eastern Bluebirds flying along with me. And ended the hike very near the same spot but under a tree looking up at a Barred Owl.

Hubby gets credit for spotting this beautiful Barred Owl.

He flew across the trail very near where I spotted one a couple of weeks ago.

And when he landed in the tree, it was an easy walk to get close for better photos!

He was gorgeous!

But we noticed he seemed to have trouble keeping his eyes open.

Hubby walked on the other side of the tree for a different view and the sun was shining right on the owl. (hubby is at the base of the tree, owl near top)

And you know how it feels when you sit in the sun! 

It's hard to stay awake, even with a crazy lady in a pink cap standing under the tree! (do you see a bike whizzing by in the background?)

It was exciting to say the least!

But let's not forget the Eastern Bluebird.

Time to slow down and enjoy the sights.

And even though I know this is a bluebird, aren't the colors different in this view?!

I mentioned in my last post that I am taking a break from my blog...for just a week or so. I'm going to miss visiting everyone but I am having some bad headaches and need to stay off the computer for a few days and see if it helps! Enjoy your week!

 See you back in blogland SOON! 💜

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’. 

Let's play a game!

 

What doesn't belong?

There might be differing opinions as to what doesn't belong in these but that just makes it even more fun!

Answer whichever one you want to or answer them ALL!

It's just for fun!

There are no wrong answers and I was told that's the easiest kind of test! lol

Have you had a good week?

Any time for fun and games?

(I did think it was sad to see a discarded mask on the ground where I parked at the trailhead...sign of the times I guess!)

The weather is perfect for hiking in Florida right now, so I get out as much as I can! If I had more energy, I would be out on the trails every day! 

Have Pink Cap will HIKE! 

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

I'm linking with All Seasons at the Jesh Studio,

AND my Monday post HERE.

Walk quietly and wear a cap!

AND keep a sharp eye out for any movement in the woods.

You just might see some pretty deer!

(it's right in the center of this photo)

I'm surprised I saw these 2 deer.

Sometimes you spot wildlife because of the movement.

But other times, something looks 'out of place'.

Maybe I should ask them all to wear pink caps! 

That would help, don't you think!

The vote is in for my pink cap versus the Gnome pointy cap. Everyone was in favor of me keeping the pink cap although a few of you wondered if I might wear a blue one sometime. I wore a blue cap once! lol

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE .