Barns, Quilts, and Morse Code

Among the many things on the "to do" list for the weekend, which keeps getting longer, is to hang this pretty thing! My darling SIL gave this to us; she had a friend paint it especially for Lazy Bee Farm! I love how the colours pop, don't you?? We are thinking it will hang on the end of the building designated "shop" which sits nearest the house and closest to the road. That way, everyone who drives past will be able to admire it! I am so excited! I have wanted one of these for a long time to adorn our farm! Thanks, Chris, for your generosity! We love it!

While I was snapping the barn quilt's portrait, I kept hearing Morse Code... dot dot dot dashdashdash dot dot.... I looked to see what it was and, lo and behold, it was a flycatcher enjoying a little nosh courtesy of the Maple. He didn't budge, even when I walked out into the yard to take his portrait. Perhaps he was a tad jealous of the barn quilt and wanted his picture taken, too!



The flycatcher was completely unexpected! We have lots of downy and pileated woodpeckers, but we have never seen one of these guys before. I am so excited. Guess there will be some special little treat out for him tomorrow!

What unexpected gift did you get today??