The sun was shining through the leaves as it was raining. It was beautiful. Of course by the time I got the camera, everything changed.

I love the blue jay pictures, so I am adding mine. It was taken in February a few years ago. It isn't very sharp because I took it through the window. :) But the sentiment is there. Old Fixer, I didn't know you rode competitively!! LOL Kittywhiskers, I really like your puzzle although it makes me think of our coming winter and I'm not really looking forward to that!! :)

nicole, I didn't see this 'til today. Ours is about 9 acres. The one across the street from us is huge about (270 acres) and the one across the other street from us where the balloon landed is about 110 acres. Most of the 270 acre property is under a conservation easement and although it was recently sold, I think that aside from the existing historic house, and the carriage house w/ apartment, the barn with living quarters, and the three cottages only one additional residential structure is allowed to be built on the property. So we're pretty lucky.

I absolutely love bronze statues! Most are such awe-inspiring works of art. This one is in Idaho Falls. I rushed over while my husband was loading the car, to quickly snap a few photos.