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!
These are a few of my favorite things and places I was able to photograph and post on my blog during the year 2024.
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2024 favorite things from January through June.
1. Jan 2024, Prettyboy Reservoir, we enjoy our local walks on the fire roads, through the forest and to the lake. The Bald Eagles are a common sight to see around the reservoir and our neighborhood.
Jan 2024, our second grandson turned 2 years old.
2. Feb 2024, I love to check out the local Friendly Farms ponds, in the winter we can usually see some ducks. Below are the Buffleheads, Hooded Mergansers and an American Wigeon.
Our first grandson, turned 3 years old in February 2024.
3. March 2024, I love the Woodpeckers and the Pileated Woodpecker is at the top of my favorite woodpecker list.
4. April 2024, the Snow Geese are a favorite sighting, we can usually see large flocks in Maryland and Delaware.
5. May 2024, more favorite woodpeckers seen during our Arizona trip are the Acorn Woodpecker and the Arizona Woodpecker.
6. June 2024, another favorite thing is spending time with our grandsons and our grand-dog Winnie.
2024 favorite things from July through December
7. July 2024, a favorite sight to see in our yard is the visiting Peacock.
8. Aug 2024, from our Arizona trip is my hubby the butterfly whisperer.
9. Sept 2024, seen on one of our many walks at the Prettyboy reservoir, is the mama deer with her fawn.
10. Oct 2024, during our Alaska trip I loved seeing the Moose. This one was seen along the road near our hotel not far from Denali Park.
11. Nov 2024, from a visit to Bombay Hook NWR are the Sandhill Cranes.
12. Dec 2024, I love the seashore, the photo is from a getaway to Chincoteague Island NWR.
13. The December puzzle finished, I love the dolphins.
A bonus image from Jan 12, 2025. We decided to foster a dog with the option to adopt if all goes well. Miney is just over 6 months a mix breed, part Retriever and part Border Collie. Her litter mates had the names Eenie and Moe. She is super friendly and was house trained. She is jumping up and we are working at training her to stop that bad habit.
I am linking up to Heidrun's Mosaic Monday I hope you can stop by and visit Heidrun and check out the Mosaic Monday 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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109 comments:
It's heart touching to see sweet children growing. And of course seeing for remember sweet fotos. Lovely here this Post, dear Eileen. It's a great happiness for the parents and the grandparents too. We are waiting for this. Maybe one Day...
...thank you for sharing and for hosting. Have a wonderful week.
Greetings by Heidrun
Happy birthday grandson!
Oooh what beautiful creatures!!
Your grandkids are great and it's great to be a grandma!
But also the peacock, the woodpeckers, the deer,....
Be well my friend and have a good day!!
Your year looks wonderful ... congratulations on all the grandchildren. I look forward to more photos of your foster dog, as I get the impression that this might be your next family member.
Thanks for hosting... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Hello Hope you are doing fine. Awesome photos from 2024.
Doogy looks cute :) Keep posting. Happy Weekend.
The sandhill cranes look exotic
Dear Eileen, I'll get back to you later with a "real" comment!
All the best, Traude
Hello, I have perused your 2024 mosaics with pleasure. I can only wish you a new year full of great adventures and captures!
Happy weekend too!
Hello Eileen,
What a great overview of the year 2024.
Beautiful the photo of the woodpecker in photo six.
Enjoy your grandchildren before you know it they are grown up.
I wish you a good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Hello Eileen,
It's very nice to look back at your wonderful pictures. I love to see your grandchildren, the birds and the butterflies. Your puzzle is also so beautiful. I wish you good luck with your foster dog.
Take care, and have a great weekend!
Uma linda retrospectiva em fotos! Adorei os bichos! Mas teus netos sempre roubam a cena! São todos lindos! Curtam bem e aproveitem enquanto pequenos são!Fase linda!!
beijos, lindo fds! chica
Dear Eileen, I'm back here now. You had a fulfilling year in 2024, filled with wonderful memories. It's nice to see your three adorable grandchildren here (and the granddog too). Since your second grandson turned 2 years old in January 2024, it's probably his birthday sometime now and I congratulate him belatedly or in advance. And I'm so happy that you want to adopt a dog. Miney looks so cute (and the two breeds, Retriever and Border Collie, are so lovable and smart. With patient training, she will soon have learned that jumping up is not welcome)!
I wish you many more great trips, walks and holidays like last year with wonderful animal sightings. And I'm looking forward to being able to take part in your lovely linkup again this year - thank you very much!
All the best, Traude
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these are all beautiful. You know I love Miney and the grands are just so precious. the one of your two grandsons with their dad is precious and their hair is exactly what my son Dan had when he was that age. each photo today is worthy of being a favorite, so can't pick one. I do love that beach
I have just returned from Costa Rica and the weekly visit to Saturdays Critters reminds me what day of the week it is! Great review of the first half of 2024. I am sure you derive much satisfaction from looking back.
Your photos are beautiful. Congratulations on all the special moments - family, wildlife, and travel.
What a wonderful celebration of nature and critters! It's heartwarming to see all these beautiful photos and stories shared from your year. The Bald Eagles at Prettyboy Reservoir sound especially majestic. I love how you're capturing all these moments and creatures, from the winter ducks to family memories. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
You are invited to check out my new post: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/01/denim-on-denim-styling-cinched-waist-denim-vest.html
I love that you are fostering a dog. The serene scene of deer in the forest, the beautiful grandchildren, so much to be grateful for. :)
Hari OM
That was a wonderful review of your past year.... and a big welcome to Miney who looks the very picture of "let's go have fun!" YAM xx
wow Miney seem to be a very sweet little one. I hopeit works out well for all of you. :)
What a wonderful review of last year was. Beautiful memories that you created are always nice to look back on. Miney is a beautiful looking dog. I hope it works out for both of you.
Great review of your 2024! I love the pictures of your three grandchildren. Your new dog is cute, and I love the name … not just your dog’s name but the other two in the litter.
Good luck with the foster, firstly. Great photos, all.
Thank you Heidrun, for your link and comment!
The children do grow up fast, it is a joy to visit them whenever we can. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Katerina, for your comment and your visit!
It is a joy to be a grandma!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mae, for your link and comment!
Yes, I think Miney is a keeper. She is a sweet dog.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Roentare, for your link and comment!
It is great to see the Cranes coming up and into our area.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Truade, for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your link and comment!
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Thank you Irma, for your link and comment!
I do love all the birds, especially the woodpeckers.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marit, for your link and comment!
It is fun having a dog in our home, it's been over ten years.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and comment and your visit!
The kiddies are growing fast, they are a joy.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Traude, for your stopping back with your comment and your visit! The grandchildren are growing so fast. Grandson # 2 will be 3 on January 24th. I am sure we will be taking the dog on a lot of walks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
A great recap of the past year, Eileen. Lovely to see the kids growing and having fun. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week.
Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit!
That is my hubby in the yard blowing bubbles with the grandsons. The kiddies are a joy to spend time with, they grow up so fast. The beach is my happy place.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you David, for your link and comment!
Looking back at the past years photos is refreshing my memories, all happy moments.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Shiju, for your link and comment!
We were blessed with many happy moments.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Melody, for your comment and your visit!
I do love to share my nature images and happy times.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Maria, for your link and comment!
Yes, we have much to be grateful for!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit!
I think Miney will be a keeper. She is a sweetie.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
...Eileen for sharing your little cuties, they are getting big quickly!
Thank you for your link and comment!
We are hoping to adopt Miney, she has been great so far.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Bill, for your link and comment!
I think Miney is a keeper.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit!
The dog is a cutie, we weren't sure about the dog's name but I think we will keep it. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jenn, for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Nick, for your link and comment!
It is amazing how fast the kids are growing.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Tom, for your link and comment!
The grands are growing up fast.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Lovely captures of critters and of course your grandchildren!
Have a super weekend!
Thank you for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What a sweet looking dog and such a good mix! Love the little ones and seeing how they grow. I know you're happy to be there close to them. It's fun to look at photos and see how much you enjoyed all year long. The time flies!
I don't think I have seen a piliated since we moved from Wisconsin some 12 years ago. They were always a treat to see. We would hear them quite often, but rarely saw them.
That was fun to look back with your over the last year and your favorites. So sweet to add a little granddaughter with your dear grandsons. That is a handsome looking dog. Hope he responds to your training!
Thank you Diane, for your link and comment!
We are happy the grands are only a drive away.
We had a god year, I hope this year is good too.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jim, for your comment!
Since we live next to the forest, the Pileated Woodpecker is a common bird for us to see. They often come and peck on the trees in our yard too. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Ellen, for your comment!
Miney is a cute dog. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
A great review of the year! Loved seeing family and birds, especially woodpeckers. Have a great weekend, keep warm y'all!
What a nice way to look back on the year, Eileen. The grandkids are all so sweet as is Miney. I hope she works out okay.
Hello Eileen, This is an excellent idea for a post, to review the highlights of the previous year. The first time I took notice of this concept was in December when our blogging friend Alexandra, of Still Making Waves, posted a review of her year. In a comment I told her it was a great idea and she responded with a comment challenging me to do it at the end of 2025. 😊 As they say, We will see. 😊 You did an excellent job choosing images to share. So many excellent captures! Eileen, you really have something special going with Saturday’s Critters. Thank you for hosting and sharing. JohnHello Eileen, This is an excellent idea for a post, to review the highlights of the previous year. The first time I took notice of this concept was in December when our blogging friend Alexandra, of Still Making Waves, posted a review of her year. In a comment I told her it was a great idea and she responded with a comment challenging me to do it at the end of 2025. 😊 As they say, We will see. 😊 You did an excellent job choosing images to share. So many excellent captures! Eileen, you really have something special going with Saturday’s Critters. Thank you for hosting and sharing. John
I think the pileated woodpeckers are very majestic.
Thank you Barb, for your link and comment!
I do love all the woodpeckers.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you RedPat, for your link and comment!
Looking back is great way to relive our happy moments.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
PS Sorry for the double!
Thank you John, for your comment and your visit!
I did enjoy looking back at all our happy moments.
I hope you capture many new happy highlights in 2025.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit!
The Pileated Woodpecker is always a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Your grands are adorable as is the new pup. And of course…the birds. Great variety!
I always enjoy the recaps. You've had quite a large number of exciting sightings. I get the most excited on the rare occasion of seeing a Pileated Woodpecker.
You DO have the cutest grands! And they're at a wonderful age. Lucky you with the pileated woodpecker. I have yet to see one. Maybe someday!
What an amazing bird Woodpeckers are, I always think of the cartoon I loved as a child. Beautiful post.
Thank you Marie, for your comment and visit!
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Thank you for your comment and your visit!
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Thank you Jeanie, for your comment and your visit!
We do love our grandchildren, they are a joy!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and comment!
I remember that cartoon, they are a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What a fantastic 2024! And wow Eileen, butterflies landing on your husband's hand..that's so amazing!
Thank you Angie, I appreciate the comment.
Hubby had fun at the Butterfly house.
Take care, have a great weekend.
Wonderful series of nature shots of your travels ~ Beautiful grand children and a new puppie ~ sweet dog ~hope it works for you and the puppie ~ have fun ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Hello Eileen
What a wonderful post and look back over 2024.
I enjoyed seeing your photographs.
Aww Miney is just so cute, I do hope all works out well and you are able to keep her.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
You sure got a lot of photos of critters during the year plus your grandchildren are really handsome. Kudos to you for fostering a dog. I love all the varied wildlife you captured during the year.
Grands are getting big and are adorable.
Excellent critter pictures.
Favorite is the deer.
Mney is so cute!!!!
A good look back.
It’s nice to see the cute grandchildren. Good luck to Miney.
Thank you Carol, for your link and comment!
I am pretty sure we will be adopting Miney, she is a great dog. Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and comment!
I do enjoy seeing the wildlife on our outings.
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit!
The Grands are growing up fast.
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Thank you William, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit!
We are hoping to adopt Miney, she is a sweetie.
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Thank you Linda, for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Hi Eileen, just a couple of critters from me - but thanks for the linkup! It is lovely looking back over the past year and see where we have been. I love the photo of your grandson in his red jacket. And of course your new baby granddaughter - so precious. Have a fabulous 2025 and thankyou again for the linkup.
Thank you Jill, for your link and comment!
We had a good year, grandchildren are a blessing.
Take care, have a wonderful new week ahead.
Babies, butterflies, and beauty!
Thank you Sharon, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!
Ha sido un gran año para ti, te deseo felicidades por esos momentos vividos, sobre todo por la llegada de tu nieta. Todos tus nietos son preciosos, también el perrito es lindo. Besos.
Thank you Teresa, for your comment and visit.
The dog is a cutie!
Take care, have a wonderful week!
What a delightful roundup of 2024 memories and critter adventures!
Your photos and stories are a joy to read.
I can only imagine the thrill of seeing a moose during your Alaska trip! Congrats on fostering Miney!
Wishing you many happy moments ahead with her and your growing family! Thank you for hosting this wonderful critter party.
Always a pleasure to stop by. 😊
I really enjoyed seeing your grandchildren...
Your photos enchant me so much that I think there is still time to save the planet.
Cozy and happy days
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Sandhill Cranes look so beautiful.... never seen in nature.
# Happy birthday to your grandsons.... lovely kids.
Thank you for your link and comment Veronica!
I have many happy memories from 2024, it was a good year. Take care have a great day and happy week ahead.
Thank you for your visit and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!
Thank you Tanza for your comment! The Cranes are beautiful, a treat to see. Take care, have a wonderful week!
Such delightful photos of your grandchildren Eileen, and sweet ones of your grand-dog and Miney. Many wonderful things happening for you. And your wildlife photos are scenery shots are lovely too. Happy week to you and thank you once again for Saturday's Critters. I know it's a lot of work to put together for us all to enjoy. Mustn't forget to say also how much I enjoy your other photo days.
Thank you Denise! I appreciate your nice comment and visit. I really like sharing my critters and nature photos.
Take care and stay warm, enjoy your day!
Again... it`s lovely to see the sweet babies a second time here. Thank you for sharing at MM.
Hugs by Heidrun
Thank you Heidrun, for the comment and for hosting Mosaic Monday! Take care, have a great day!
I had to laugh that your critters have been interspersed with dogs and grandchildren.... I hope all works out with Miney :)
Thank you Missy! This post was on my favorite things, nature, my grandchildren and now Miney. We did officially adopt her, I hope all goes well. She can be a handful, still a puppy. Take care, stay warm. Have a great day and a happy weekend.
Hello Eileen
What a wonderful look back at some of your last years favourite moments. You live a full and happy life Eileen and it is so nice to
see your cute grandkids growing up, and all the wildlife you encounter. The Pileated Woodpecker is a great shot, and it's the first time that I noticed the blue feathers on top of its leg. I love all your many different Woodpecker shots, and the deer, moose, and butterfly images. Miney looks like an intelligent dog, she has an adorable face. She will soon learn not to jump up. Lovely post Eileen, thank you for hosting.
All the best
Sonjia-
Eileen, I forgot to mention your beautiful Dolphin puzzle. Well done for completing and sharing your finished puzzle. It's lovely-
Hello, Sonjia,
We are thankful and blessed we had a good year, our beautiful grandchildren, our travels and all my simple pleasures like birdwatching. Thank you for visiting and for the comment. Have a great weekend.
I do enjoy the puzzle and I love dolphins.
I had to put away the puzzle for awhile, Miney the dog likes to grab things to chew. Take care, enjoy your day!
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