Almost back to normal

Week of 1/3 to 1/9...

One of the highlights of this week was getting to go to Pender High School and watch Dave coach his wrestling team for the first time. It was PERFECT! Dave is a fabulous coach who pushes his team while remaining positive and supportive. I was a very proud mom.

On Saturday I was back at The Turtle Factory in Sneeds Ferry, NC to take my second class with Cathy Holmes, the Witty Weaver. This time we made a "carry-all" basket, which I am sending to my sister-in-law for her birthday. Don't worry! There is a class once a month, so you may be next to receive a one-of-a-kind basket!

The rest of the week included my first two yoga classes which are paced perfectly for a beginner like me, two beach walks, and a lot of time on the couch recovering from a cold. Today I headed to the Summer Rest Trail by my house to see if any birds were out in the cold (it is in the low 30s here today).

I love this cardinal who is puffed up to keep warm in the cold and enjoying a lunch of berries in the sun.

Then at the end of the trail is a pond where this Great Blue stepped out for a stroll. He even looks cold!

And while I was taking his picture these Hooded Mergansers swam into my view.

They were joined by a mallard.
And then FINALLY by staying very still this male came in for a close-up. This might be a candidate for next year's calendar.

The week to come is more yoga classes, an overnight trip to see Bonnie in Greensboro, two more wrestling matches, a bird walk with the Cape Fear Bird Club at Greenfield Lake next Saturday, and following the weather in Orlando to check on my friend Anne and her family in Disney World.

See you next week!