Barbie

Movie day and I'm wearing PINK, of course.  Joining in the fun.  Matinee at 11 o'clock followed by lunch at one of my favorite plant-forward restaurants.  I also get to tell my girlfriend about the baby.  She's expecting her second granddaughter in December so very fun timing.

I survived the hike.  It was a bit long for my back, but overall not bad.  The hike leader wasn't great -- lots of stopping so he could tell all he knows about everything in the park.  Not interesting stuff, just jabbering on and on about the politics, complaining about things, etc.  Boring, unnecessary and no one was very happy about it.  But I did what I set out to do and THAT I'm happy about.  We walked a field trail for a couple of miles with so many little wildflowers.  I enjoy a search for the little ones.

Yesterday made me reconsider a hike for Monday.  I don't have the patience for this leader at this moment so I'm looking at another hike instead.  I need to think about traffic though.  It begins at 7:30am and is at least 40 minutes away -- maybe more at that time of morning.  Not sure I'm up for such an early start.  It's a challenge to time morning hydration and bathroom stops.  I had to leave at 6:30 yesterday and it was a push.  It's not imperative that I hike on Monday.  Heading to Asheville for a few days next week and I'll get lots of walking and nature time.

Hubby found a bird's nest in the most unusual place.  This bird usually builds on our porch roll down shades, but something got her nest last time.  She moved.  

Four tiny eggs.  Wonder if babies
can make it out when they hatch.

She flies in and sits on the nest.
Go, little mama!

I did a new rock.  The mouse looks possessed lol.  I can't get the eyes "happy."  Guess he's crazy on cheese.  I can relate.

Have a good day.  Things are slowly mellowing out for me.  Today has lots of fun planned and I want to notice and enjoy.  Later gators.