Happy 2011 National Bird Day

Happy National Bird Day!

Spend today enjoying the beauty, song and flight of birds ... and if you need help identifying them, I have several books for sale that may help you out.

Vintage 1956 Golden Nature Guide Book to American Birds

Vintage 1977 Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds - Eastern Region

Also, be sure to check out the National Bird Day website which has how communities are celebrating, fun activities, and lots more information about birds.

Valentine's - Show the Love

Love is patient,

Love is kind.
It does not envy,
It does not boast,
It is not proud.
It is not rude,
It is not self-seeking,
It is not easily angered,
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4)

I just love that verse ... I can still hear those words being read on my wedding day. That was almost 25 years ago and our love is stronger now than ever.

I believe that love grows with every little thing you do. You can express your love this Valentine's Day by doing little things for the ones you love such as making a special Valentine's Day card. I've found some cool websites to help you get started...

Disney's Family Fun site has a lot of cool Valentine cards for kids (even some cool ones for teens).

Martha Stewart has some really cool Valentine's Day cards to make for your special sweetie.






Stroll over to the Paper Crafts Magazine gallery for some ideas as well as Online Bonuses.

Day to Reflect and Honor ... Our Veterans

May God Bless Those Who Serve Our Country!

Thank you for the sacrifices you've made to protect our freedoms.

"The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;"
Numbers 6:24-25 NIV