"Grammy, I'm wondering, do you talk to birds and animals?"
"Well, yes, Jack, I do."
"What do you say?"
Well, sometimes I talk softly and just say, "Hello" or "Be safe" or "Come visit me again."
Other times, if I think my voice will frighten them, I just think the words and don't say them aloud.
"May I put out a treat for Gray Jay and see if he understands me when I talk to him?"
"Hello Gray Jay. Please wait until I tell you to take the treat."
"Fine by me Jack. Just give me the OK!"
"Be my guest, Jay. I'd like to be your friend."
"What a kind boy you are, Jack! It was a pleasure visiting with you."
"Thanks for the yummy treat! I'll definitely drop by again."
On August 14, Bob and I celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary at Beaver Creek, CO.
You can be sure I talked to the animals.
Such an inspiring post Barb. Hope your summer has been going great. Carol
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Wonderful post. I talk to the critters all the time ... the ones inside and the ones outside.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. Great lifestyles end up being mimicked by the young I think. Congrats on your anniversary...we celebrated our 42nd this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very sweet! I talk to animals all the time. It's nice to know I'm in such great company. Happy Anniversary! Walt and I celebrated 25 years yesterday (August 16).
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky (and cute) boy Jack is to have a magic grandmother to teach him her magic.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. All the creatures in the post are lucky to have each other because of the respect and kindness that is shown. I totally agree with Jeanie. Jack is lucky to have you for a grandmother. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy wedding anniversary, Barb! How nice Grandma and her Grand share the language of nature! I also talk to nature in my heart like sending a telepathy.
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I love Gray Jays. They are so gregarious. The photos of Jack and the gray jay are precious... (I talk to them too).
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I hope that you had a wonderful celebration. We hit 25 next year... Are we catching up to you? You and Bob are the kind of example that I love to follow.
congrats barb! and what a lovely place to celebrate. i think that talking to animals keeps me sane, and is a good practice all 'round :)
ReplyDeleteps- is that a camp robber?
ReplyDeleteHi,Barb and Bob!
ReplyDeleteJack is a very sweet boy! Congratulations on your anniversary! Our 41st celebration will be in October 30.
Have a beautiful day!
Tomoko
You set such an amazing example. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary, looks like a wonderful place to celebrate it too. Talking to plants and animals, comes naturally sometimes doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. What a sweet young man.
ReplyDeleteI just loved this post! Jack is like his grandma, isn't he? I didn't realize the gray jays would come right in.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sweet post! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteSummer has flown by too quickly. My girls start school on the 27th, ready as they will ever be I suppose. Garrett leaves for Marine Corps boot camp on Sept. 4. We did take a short trip to Glenwood Springs, which I haven't had time to blog yet.
Happy Anniversary! And how lovely that your grandson wants to follow in your footsteps.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy belated anniversary and thank you for sharing with us those lovely moments with your grandson. He is learning from an expert!
ReplyDeleteJack is learning young to appreciate the creatures that share our world.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe, like you it will be just four more years until Jules and I celebrate 50. It seems we have always been together yet it seems like yesterday.
Happy 46 to you both.
Great series of photos and thoughts. It is always fun to interact with grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteNice series of pics. I talk to the critters all the time verbally and in my head.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 46th!!! Sweetie and I are going to be at 23 years early next month.
So sweet!
ReplyDeleteI talk to birds & animals, too :)
ReplyDeleteOh, & sometimes rocks & trees :)
Glad you are having a nice time w/ your family & enjoying the rest of the summer.
Happy anniversary to you & Bob!
Thanks for visiting. Thought I'd drop by your other blog and I am glad I did. Love the pics and I do talk to birds and animals sometimes. Always to my dogs... BTW my granson also has beautiful red hair like Jack and his is VERY curly.
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A sweet posting, Barb - hope you are having a wonderful summer, - autumn is on the horizon!
ReplyDeleteDear Barb, you are back from break! Congratulations to your 46th anniversary! (I had dyslexia for a moment and thought you said 64th and thought, nahhh, she can't be that old, she isn't, is she?) This is the sweetest of blogs. I want a grandchild some day, too. Especially one like Jack.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute conversation between Jack and Gray Jay! Your grandchildren are learning invaluable lessons about animal friends and the natural world through their Grandma.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary! Hope the trip was a lot of fun.
What a sweet post Barb! I'm surprised the bird stuck around. Happy Belated Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteLove Di ♥
That is such a beautiful post Barb! OH my goodness! 48 is awesome! I can't wait for mine...well maybe I can hehehe but I am right behind you!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly sweet post, Barbara. Thank you : )
ReplyDeleteIncredibly sweet post, Barbara. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversay sweet Barb! I'm so happy to have met you. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Barb.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos in your new header.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
Belated Happy Anniversary wishes, dear Barb. I hope you have the pleasure of talking to the animals at Beaver Creek for many more years of wedded bliss to come.
ReplyDeletesuch a charming post
ReplyDeleteyou are a wonderful Grammie
happy happy celebration each day to you ~
big smile too ~
Happy anniversary! How nice to have been married to the same person for so long. There's much to be thankful in that.
ReplyDeleteJack looks like a very kind hearted boy. Wonderful!
Happy Belated Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post :)
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful area you live in! We so enjoyed the CB area, and wished we had more time to stay longer, and explore more!
ReplyDeleteHappy summer Barb!
Kristin & Sierra Rose
fantatsic story dear Barb! thanks for putting the smile on my face, its nice to have you back:))
ReplyDeleteYou certainly live in a magical place. I remember once hiking in a provincial park and the grey jays were following us. Very friendly birds - I'm glad Jack had a chance to talk to yours.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly live in a magical place. I remember once hiking in a provincial park in Quebec - grey jays kept following us. very friendly birds. I'm glad Jack had a chance to talk to yours!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is stunning. What a beautiful spot to be -- and yes, I talk to animals, too. Happiest of anniversaries to you both!
ReplyDeleteBarb. I see you are in Utah at the moment...have a wonderful time!!-I have been away so long,I decided to spend a bit catching up this morning on you blog. What a wonderful blessing to be able to share your love of the of the outdoors with your grandson.
ReplyDeleteBarb. I see you are in Utah at the moment...have a wonderful time!!-I have been away so long,I decided to spend a bit catching up this morning on you blog. What a wonderful blessing to be able to share your love of the of the outdoors with your grandson.
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