Saturday, April 9, 2022

Saturday's Critters # 434

 Welcome to Saturday's Critters!

Hello and happy Saturday!

 If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!

Birding has been a little slow lately, I am still seeing some winter birds here, not many spring birds have arrived yet. I have been seeing the Carolina Chickadees working on their nests. 

1. I have been seeing more Robins in my yard, they must be finding some tasty berries to eat. 





2. March 18th a Canada Goose at the reservoir, looks like it is napping. 





3.  March 19th, we are taking the grand-dogs for a walk on the local fire road.  Our weather was warm on this day, the temperatures have been all over the place lately. 

"Sometimes all you need is good company."




4. March 22nd, our walk to the lake we saw a group of Canada Geese.





5. March 22nd hanging out at our lake with the geese were a male and female Hooded Merganser. 





6. March 23rd, another walk with the grand-dogs on the fire road. 





7. March 25th, hubby and I entertained our grandson Wyatt while our DIL took grandson Mason for his 2 month checkup. While waiting in the car, I watched a Mockingbird and a House Finch perched above on the gutter eating berries. Can you find the two birds?





Bonus photo... March 25th  our grandson Wyatt 13 months, he is doing well. A very happy boy.  





Thank you for sharing your critters and post!

Thanks to all my visitors and for your past and present comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves and respects wildlife. Thank you for linking up a critter post.



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I am also linking up to Anni's blog party found here I'd Rather B Birding   Anni always has some beautiful birds to be seen on her blog, check it out!

108 comments:

  1. Hari om
    ... oh yes, I found the second bird... it took some doing though! And Wyatt is starting to get proper little boy looks now! Baby is getting left behind... YAM xx
    H=Hope

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    1. Thank you Yam! Yes, our grandson is growing and looking more like a little boy.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  2. Your grandson is a beautiful child! How lucky to be so close to the family. We also have a lot of robins right now. I saw one just slurp up a worm that it pulled up from the mud.

    Thanks for the comments you have posted on my blog!

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Mae! We do love seeing our grandsons.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  3. I remember enjoying my morning walk with my pet dog when she was with us. I felt so safe walking with her even in the quiet early morning. Your cute adorable grandson Wyatt has grown so much. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Nancy!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  4. Love the bird and dogs photos but my favourite is a gorgeous photo of your grandson Eileen. Thanks for hositng and commenting. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and week ahead. I am on holiays are present.

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    1. Thank you Margaret! Enjoy your holiday!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you Cloudia!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  6. I love listening to Mockingbirds so much. Wyatt is such a cutie. I bet Grandma spoils him a bit.

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    1. Thank you Yvonne! Grandmoms do love to spoil their grandchildren.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  7. Hello Eileen,

    Beautiful birds and dogs. Your grandson is very cute.
    Take care, and have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you Marit!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  8. Me encantó tu reportaje de hoy. Tu nieto se ve muy lindo, se ve que ha crecido mucho. Feliz día.

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    1. Thank you Teresa!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  9. Oh yes, dearest Eileen, your grandson Wyatt really looks like a very happy boy - a real sunshine (like our Jamie <3 :-) So nice to see him again, and your grand dogs, too! You are right: "Sometimes all you need is good company."
    It's also a joy for me to see the birds you could watch... But I have to confess that I can't see two birds on your search pichture, just the one on the roof...
    Have a wonderful weekend, dear!
    Hugs from Austria, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/04/marz-ruckblick-bad-voslau-und-mein.html

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    1. Thank you Traude! The Mockingbird is hidden behind some berries, it's tail is more in the open.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  10. Hi Eileen, A good Saturday morning to you. Thank you for another fine Saturday’s Critters. I enjoyed all your photos and, of course, the highlight is the last one … Wyatt! Look at that smile … oh my goodness, so sweet! Thanks for the birding pics and the walks with the dogs. I am linking up this morning and hope you’ll stop by to see my newest post. Best regards to you from Seattle. Do take care and be safe! John

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    1. Thank you John! Wyatt has a very sweet smile.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  11. yes I found them. House Finch was easy, the Mockingbird well hidden behind the berries :)
    You have good places for your walks.
    We had a cold spring so far. Maybe that is why there seem to be a very low no of geese. Both the greylag and the canadagoose. I hope warmer tiems will come soon.
    Take care! Your grandson is a sweetie :)

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    1. Thank you Monica! I wish we could see the Greylag Goose here.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  12. Tão lindas tuas fotos sempre,adorei ver as aves e o parceiro de caminhada ,sempre amigo! Quanto ao netinho, está lindo, maravilhoso, um bonequinho! beijos, beijinhos pra ele, chica

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    1. Hello Chica, thank you for the comment and visit!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  13. I can see that you have a healthy young naturalist in the making, Eileen. Almost time for his own binoculars!

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    1. Thank you David! I would be happy if our grandson turns out to be a naturalist.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  14. Wonderful photos, Eileen. Wyatt is a handsome lad and growing fast. The grand-dogs are always nice to see out on their walk. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Bill!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  15. Thanks for puzzle pic, I never found Mr. Mockingbird. It's great to see the dogs and your walks, and some waterfowl! Great little guy your grand! It's very cold here this morning, 32 at 6 am! And our last winter shot I hope.

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    1. Thank you Barbara! Our mornings have been very cold here too.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  16. Thanks for hosting. So fun seeing you, the dogs, and the kiddie!

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    1. Thank you Jenn!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  17. Hi Eileen, beautiful photos of your walk with the dogs. I saw more robins too this year. Wyatt is a beautiful grandson.

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    1. Thank you Caroline!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  18. I love the dogs and the birds but Wyatt takes the cake! Adorable.

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    1. Thank you Marie!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  19. Lovely shots as always, Eieleen. Wyatt is growing fast! :-)

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    1. Thank you Nick!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  20. PS: Thank you for hosting, Eileen, have a great new week!

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    1. Thanks again Nick!
      Take care, have a happy new week ahead.

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  21. ...Eileen, you again saved the best for last, what a handsome fellow! Thanks for hosting, take care.

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    1. Thank you Tom! Wyatt is a handsome fellow.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  22. i left a comment using my phone but then i remembered they don't usually post!! you 2 are so busy, it is good you stay active and have a great place to walk!! i only found the mockingbird...that's a great picture!! Wyatt is quite adorable, with an awesome smile!!! have a great week and many thanks for hosting!!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie! The House Finch is on the gutter.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  23. Hi Eileen,
    What beautiful pictures of the birds and the dogs.
    Your grandson steals the show though, what a sweetheart.
    Do you want to add my link?
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Thank you Irma! Wyatt is a sweetie!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  24. Robins are fun birds!

    Wyatt looks pampered as he should be!

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    1. Thank you for the comment and visit!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  25. Wyatt is the star this week Eileen. The birds are slow coming back this year. My favourite Robin is back and he comes for a bath every day around 5:30. I think he watches for me to put fresh water in the bath and then dives in.

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    1. Thank you RedPat! Your Robin has a time schedule for it's bath.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  26. It sounds like your weather is like our own at the moment Eileen. today we've had April showers of hail and rain interspersed with warm sunshine. Young Wyatt is looking the picture of health and happiness, especially with his cookie.

    Thanks for the opportunity to link up today and have a wonderful Sunday.

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    1. Thank you Phil! I hope our weather warms up soon.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  27. Your grandson is lovely and adorable....
    I like all these bird pictures. And dogs are attractive too.
    This week my critter photos are sculptures and not photos of any living creature.
    Thanks for hosting. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you Amila! I enjoyed your elephants sculptures.
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  28. Lots of good walks and birds seen along the way I barely found the mockingbird but then there it was...The temps keeping going up and down my extra blanket just can't seem to get put away this year...Your grandson is def growing next thing you know he will be in school!
    Enjoy the weekend.

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    1. Thank you Sondra! Hubby and I and the dogs are enjoying our walks. I hope to start seeing more migrant birds moving through. Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  29. How lovely, you have Robins in your yard! Wyatt is so adorable. He’s growing fast.

    Yoko

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    1. Thank you Yoko!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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    2. Hello Eileen, This is my third attempt to make a comment, must have been something I did that I shouldn't have done.:=( Anyway many thanks for hosting again, it's always a pleasure to visit. Love the photo of young Wyatte. He is such a handsome boy. I saw both birds, but it took a while to see the Mocking Bird. Our robins seem to stay with us all year, as they are always at the feeders. Your American Robin is a beauty. Lovely photos of you enjoying your walks with your Grand-dogs, and seeing the wildlife along the way.
      Have a happy weekend.

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    3. Thank you Sonjia! The Mockingbird was hidden well. I am sorry you had so much trouble commenting. I do appreciate your visit and comment. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

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  30. Wyatt has for sure stolen the show :-) Such a sweet and cute boy! We too saw some Canada geese today while taking a walk.

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    1. Thank you Angie!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  32. Wyatt is darling and I can't believe Mason is already 2 months old. wow. I hope their home is coming along well. Love seeing the two of you each with a dog. they look happy and are keeping you on your toes... I can't imagine having a 13 month and a 2 month at the same time. 2 years apart was hard enough

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    1. Thank you Sandra! Having two babies that close does keep the family busy. The dogs are keeping us more active, walking more. Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  33. All the critters are cute and nice, but your bonus photo is top!
    Wyatt looks very handsome.
    Enjoy your weekend with Wyatt's smile!

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    1. Thank you Luisella!
      Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  34. I loved the Hooded Merganser, so good. Handsome young man Wyatt, great smiles.

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  35. Good morning Eileen, I really like my weekends off so I can post early! Wyatt is just adorable, you are spot on he looks like a really happy boy. Yes I found both birds, almost gave up on the second one that's hiding in plain sight, really cool capture I totally would have missed had you not said to look for it. Great outing you had again with your grand-pups, we've been having a bit too cold, windy, rainy then snowy weather here, today is proving much better. 50 right now! Enjoy your weekend and take care.

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    1. Thank you Karen! We do enjoy our outings with the grand-dogs and we love seeing our sweet grandsons too.
      We are having on and off rain showers today and still a bit chilly. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  36. Little Wyatt does look happy! Oh, yes, I can spot the birds at the eaves. Such a sweet spot for them to hang out and feel safe, especially once the foliage starts to grow back.

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    1. Thank you Maria! Wyatt is a happy little boy.
      Take care, enjoy your weekend.

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  37. Your grandson is adorable and love your grand doggies ~ Your nature photos are fantastic ~ favorite is the nesting ones and the 2 little birds on the roof ~ Xo

    Wishing you love and laughter in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Thank you Carol!
      Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great new week!

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  38. Hello Eileen
    A lovely post, I enjoyed seeing the birds and your grand-dogs too.
    Of course the star is definitely your grandson Wyatt, such a lovely photograph, and what a lovely smile he has :)

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you Jan!
      Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great new week!

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  39. The dogs like getting out and about.

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    1. Thank you William!
      Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great new week!

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  40. I’ve been seeing a lot of robins too. Wyatt looks great!

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    1. Thank you Linda!
      Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great new week!

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  41. Hi Eileen!!!...Beautiful series of images.Wyatt is lindo,lindo lindo... :-))) Happy Sunday

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    1. Thank you Ana!
      Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great new week!

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  42. The birds & dog walks are super, but you know me by now...seeing happy grandson photos always tops all!!

    Thanks for taking time to link in and share your birding expertise with us. Great photos!!

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    1. Thank you Anni!
      Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

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  43. Oh, Eileen...Wyatt has such a sweet smile...he looks like he as a gentleness about him. I was looking for a second sparrow, so had to read the comments to see the mockingbird...I had seen it, but was so zoned in looking for another sparrow.

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    1. Thank you Rose! The Mockingbird was well hidden behind the vine and berries.
      Take care, have a happy day!

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  44. Wyatt is adorable, but I didn't know he has a brother now. That's what I get for not blogging every day, I guess. And I always skip posting on Saturdays, your day for a post. At least I catch up with you most of the time.

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    1. Thank you Inger! Yes, we now have two grandsons. Both are adorable.
      I appreciate the visit and comment. Have a great day and happy new week!

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  45. Siempre un gusto ver tus aves. Que grande y guapo está Wyatt, disfrutar mucho con él
    Buen domingo Eileen.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you Laura!
      Have a great day and happy new week!

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  46. nice photo of napping Canada Goose... love it.

    Have a wonderful weekend

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    1. Thank you Tanza! Have a great day and happy new week!

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  47. Sorry-- late to the party! Your grandson does appear to be a pleasant chap! I enjoyed "Where's Waldo" photo of the two birds, hiding in plain sight. Still no shirtsleeve weather here in Connecticut.

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    1. Thank you Ken! It is cold here today, in the low 30's.
      Take care, have a great new week!

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  48. You took some nice pictures of the lake and the trail!
    You seemed to enjoy yourselves with your grandson, and he's a delight to pamper.
    Have a great week.

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    1. Thank you Jeevan! Yes, we love spending time with our grandsons.
      Take care, have a great new week!

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  49. Wyatt is sooo cute! I could only see one bird. Happy Easter week to you and yours Eileen!

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  50. Hi Eileen
    Your granddogs are fortunate to have such tender loving care and go on interesting walks with you both! Love the nesting birds. I have yet to see a robin red breast here.

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    1. Thank you Pat! The dogs do enjoy the walks.
      Have a great day and week ahead.

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  51. I enjoyed your fabulous photos of birds and dogs. Your grandson is super adorable!

    Happy Tuesday, Eileen!

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  52. Wyatt is a beautiful child. Thirteen months already, wow!

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    1. Thank you Linda! Time has gone by quickly, Wyatt is looking more like a little boy and not a baby.
      Enjoy your trip to Chincoteague! Have a great day and week ahead.

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  53. Your grandson is so cute Dear friend! I loved his Smile very much. God blessing. Greetings.

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