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  • What I hope for my readers and for all keepers of the nest, is that they embrace their homes with their heart and all of the passion that it holds. I want them to know that they can decorate on a limited budget by seeing things in new ways; by rescuing the broken and transforming the ugly. I hope that they flaunt their favorite color and decorate their life with it. I hope that their homes feel like one giant hug that welcomes them each and every time they walk through their front door. More than anything I want everyone to have their own home-sweet-home dream come true! xo, Kim

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April 29, 2011

Moments

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"See... you do it like this!  Come on - if I can do it you can do it! You just flap your wings.. see?"

 

 

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"Do we hold our necks like this Mama?".......

 

 

 

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Sigh.  These swans have touched my heart SO much.  In the short time that I have come to know them they have also taught me so very much too.

 

And they made me smile...

 

 

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And yes.... they made me cry. 

I will NEVER forget our swan angel baby whose life began and ended here...though the precious little one WILL live on forever in our hearts.

 

 

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Thank you for sharing these life moments with me.

 

 

Love,

Kim

 

P.S.  I hope to see you at The Fancy Flea bright and early tomorrow!  It is going to be wonderful!

 

 

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April 28, 2011

I Know...

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"I know you really love the swans Mommy but do you still love ME?"

 

 

Always and forever Maggie.

 

Love,

Mommy

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April 27, 2011

It Will Be Okay ...

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"It will be okay - for we have each other."

 

 

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Yes...

 

WE HAVE EACH OTHER.

 

 

Love,

Kim

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April 26, 2011

A Life ...

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Thank you everyone SO much for your sweet comments about the swans.

 

I went down to the lake last evening to visit the swan family.  They were moved to a safe pen to protect them from predators and will remain there until the babies are a little bit older.

 

The three babies were swimming around happily behind their mother.  The father was with them too.  I took more pictures as I sat on the grass and observed them through the gate.  It was such a serene setting as the lake began to quiet down for the evening.  I was in heaven as I once again got to witness their family miracle.

 

However, the little one that you see looking at us in the photo above began to swim away from her siblings. 

 

And this is the last photo taken of this precious life as right after I took this shot, the Mama Swan's first born swam a little to the left and put its tiny head in the water and quietly passed away....

 

 

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It broke my heart to witness it.

 

A life is a life is a life.  And though this life may have been fleeting it shall never be forgotten.

 

I love you little one.

 

 

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Till we meet again,

 

Your friend,

Kim

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April 25, 2011

The Gift

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Baby swans hatched all around the lake this weekend. 

 

Easter miracles, indeed.

 

I spent most of Saturday and Sunday observing the Mama Swan that had nested on my side of the lake.  She was so mellow and patient with the many who came to witness her babies being born.

 

This littlest one was born Easter morning...

 

 

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I wanted to share a few of the hundreds of images that I took ...

 

 

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And I also wanted to share this with you ...

 

A family who was on their way to church stopped their van and put down the window so that the wife could ask me if there were baby swans in the nest.  I told them yes there were!  They parked the van and walked up to see the mama and her babies. 

 

The wife and children were instantly smitten.  They were in awe at the miracle they were witnessing.  The husband, however, was instantly annoyed and kept looking at his watch.  He said, "Are you ready?  We are going to be late."  The wife and children asked if they could stay just a few more minutes.  He got really irritated and said, "No. Come on. We are going to be late. Let's go.  You've already seen it."

 

He walked off to the van.  His wife quietly said, "Let's go kids.  Daddy is waiting."

 

They reluctantly walked away and the husband quickly drove off to get to church on time.

 

He was right in that his family HAD SEEN IT.

 

Sigh.  I hope maybe one day he will too.

 

 

Thank you precious Mama Swan for allowing us to witness the miracle of you and your babies.  A miracle and gift from above given to us on Easter.  God bless you and your family.  Always.

 

 

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Love,

Kim

 

*edited to share this link for fascinating facts about swans

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The Randon Number Generator picked Amy to win my Giveway!

 

Hi Kim!! I would really love to have a copy of Fifi's book. I am a book fanatic! Maybe you should consider writing one!! Your photos are beautiful! I just want you to know that we woke up to about 10 inches of snow again today....reading your blog always makes me happy! However, I'll take the snow before the terrible tornadoes some states have had to endure. Have a great day, Kim!!! And thanks for all you do!!

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Thank you so much Amy! Please email me your mailing addy and I will send these right out to you. 

xo

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