Several weekends ago, Abby suggested we build some bird feeders (picture me wanting to jump for joy, but playing it cool--"Oh really? That could be fun."). We looked at some Google images online, and then made a trip to Lowe's to by a little bit of wood for the project. We built a platform feeder and a hanging feeder. I was very proud when she helped me with the drill. But she wanted to hide when I ran the circular saw, so still need to work on that. James was all around unhappy with the power tools, unless they weren't running. Then they were the most awesome things in the house. By far, Abby's favorite aspect of the project was painting them.
Construction of the platform feeder. (I am giddy with joy as I take this picture.)
The screen has been attached.
Successfully mounted in the backyard.
The first visitor! He is clearly admiring the amazing artwork.
Since then, we've had Red-winged Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds, Tufted Titmouse, and Black-capped Chickadees.
Construction of the hanging feeder.
James watching the official hanging. (Hm. That sounds bad. You know what I mean.)
2 comments:
When she's proud there's so much of her Daddy in her smile; when she concentrating, there's so much of her Mommy in her face..
Love the James-grin. It's never far from the surface is it?
You are such a good momma. If I didn't already have a great mom, I'd wish you were mine. =) I can't wait to build bird houses with my daughter--but I have a feeling she and I will both be wary of the power tools.
ps: the second handprint to the right of James hand is really cute (so is James, of course).
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