Imagery by Kimberly: April 2013

I Sincerely

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What Are We Celebrating?

Life.

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Lucky Duck

Or should I say "lucky ducks" ...

Our ducklings seem to be finding their way on the lake as they explore a bit more together, side by side.

They are so darling.

:-)

I love happy beginnings.

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I met a new photographer friend on the lake this afternoon. He shared with me about some of his observations of the lake over the years as he has been coming to the lake longer than I have and he shared with me about what he knew about Papa Goose. It seems my friend was at the lake one morning - he estimates around three years ago - when he saw Papa Goose who had arrived at the lake for the first time somehow during the night from somewhere. My friend observed him calling out and trying to befriend the other geese that were there and they would have nothing to do with him. He said there were about seventeen geese at the time and they all chased Papa Goose off and would not accept him as a friend or as one of them. Papa Goose gave up and eventually made his home on the other side of the lake from the geese and that is where he found his beloved Mama Duck. He has been with the muscovy ducks ever since - loving them, protecting them, raising them, and living beside them. They are his family.

Is it possible to love Papa Goose even more?

Yes it is.

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Turn On Your Heartlight

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"Turn on your heartlight
Let it shine wherever you go
Let it make a happy glow
For all the world to see
Turn on your heartlight"

Lyrics by Neil Diamond

Tiny heart capturing light on our duckling's bill by God.

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Soul Mates

It was early in the morning and apparently sleeping all night had left the puppys still feeling a bit droopy.

Ahhh.... while they may bark and shed and behave in a somewhat ornery fashion from time to time or should I say most of the time, they are definitely the soul souls of the their house.

;-)

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Our Ducklings...

Are doing so well! They are peep peep peeping along as sweetly as can be and I wanted you to know. Oh they are so furry and they are growing too! I personally feed them twice a day and now when I walk up they come running and get on my lap.

Yeppers. ☺

And of course I love every SECOND of it.

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Loving ...

Loving these everyday miracles....

Loving you.

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You and Me Against the World

Our ducklings are eating, swimming, defending, and staying on the same side of the lake that I found them on.

And staying very very close together.

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Mama Knows Best

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Mama Mallard kindly allowed me to take a few photos of her babies before she decided enough was enough and it was time to go.

And Mama knows best as we all know.

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Such a Beautiful Time of Year Here

:-)

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For Shawn ...

And all of our soldiers who are serving our country far far away from home......

We miss you.

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Getting Her Feet Wet

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Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

From time to time ducklings are dropped off on the lake. People leave them to fend for themselves as they adjust to their new home. This happens especially after Easter when I suspect their novelty wore off as soon as the Easter baskets were put away. I believe the intentions are good when their owners bring them here but it doesn't always work out for the ducklings. They do not always adjust to the elements and they are not always accepted right away by the other feathered residents.

When I came across these two it was love at first sight but of course! They appear to be a brother and sister, although I am not sure. I sat down to observe them and it was fascinating to see how they communicated with each other and how they huddled together as if to say, "We're not in Kansas anymore!" They were very hesitant to come near me at first but eventually they did and the click of my camera was soon ignored. But I must admit that I truly felt like they were whispering about me.

;-)

I promised this darling duckling duo that I would keep checking on them in the days ahead as I stood up to continue my path. And as they walked away, side by side, to continue their path of what surely will be a new life with many obstacles to face - it reminded me that they were embracing their journey in the way that all brave souls must do when faced with the unknown ...

By putting one foot in front of the other with hope and faith.

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Little Limpkin

His mama was busy feeding his sibling and he knew that he had to wait his turn. He was so patient standing there.

And so so cute.

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Baby on Board

She climbed up and nestled against her mama. Mama was so patient.

Mama was so loving.

Mama was so a Mama.

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Prayers ...

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Mommy and Me

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He Wanted You To Know ...

Bentley wanted you to know that he has given up all pursuit of ownership of what is now officially Maggie's little wicker chair. He doesn't even try to sit there with her anymore.

He has now settled for all rights to the big wicker chair in my office.

And he would also like for you to know that though this has been somewhat of a humiliating experience and a sacrifice for him and his ego, he is doxie man enough to do this for Maggie and that chivalry is indeed alive and well in the world.