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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Garden Mosaic, Spring 2011

My niece with her 3 children, stopped by from Chicago on their way to Florida, for the kids' spring break, and dropped off my mom here. A lot of people say my niece Stephanie, looks more like me than my own daughters do, but you be the judge. People actually call her "Christine" sometimes by mistake.


It must have been a big difference on how the surroundings looked between Chicago and here that she really enjoyed taking pictures of our yard.


It was really strange but in our 4 years of living here, this is the first time I saw bluebirds in the backyard. I usually see a lot of cardinals, mockingbirds and blue jays but never bluebirds, until now. But they are welcome here. In fact, I just refilled all my bird feeders. I hope they eat whatever I put out there.


I am linking with Sally for Blue Monday at http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Mary for Mosaic Monday at http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

and Mary's Masterpieces Monday at http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/


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37 comments:

  1. LynnMarch 27, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Great mosaic Christine and enjoy the bluebirds, so pretty:@)

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  2. Erica (Irene)March 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What a great mosaic......we have lots of Blue Jays in my backyard. Too cold for them to fly around here yet. Gorgeous backyard. Nice family in the photo.

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Love the backyard, and the bluejay at the birdhouse is beautiful.Great mosaic. Luv-Loretta

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  4. eileeninmdMarch 27, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wonderful photos, Christine! Your family is beautiful. Congrats on the bluebirds, they are great birds to have in your yard.

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  5. podsoMarch 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Amazing collage! The color is so striking!

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  6. VeeMarch 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    That is a wonderful mosaic featuring some very special people in a special way.

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  7. PondsideMarch 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love the colour - can't wait to see some here too!

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  8. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMarch 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Gorgeous mosaic Christine!!! Your family is beautiful and that bluebird ...what a catch!!!
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  9. CarolMarch 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Great mosaic, such beautiful shots! Beautiful family!

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful mosaic Christine!! And beautiful family photo also. Martina

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  11. EG CameraGirlMarch 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Spectacular! I love all the colour!

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  12. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 27, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Great collage of your yard and family. The blue birds are sweet and were nice to visit you finally.

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  13. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Enjoyed seeing your photos. I rarely ever see a bluebird around here - lots of bluejays, but not bluebirds.
    Have a great week.

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  14. black eyed susans kitchenMarch 27, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Lovely tropical mosaic...you make me look forward to warmer weather.

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  15. DoloresMarch 27, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Blue birds are so beautiful.... but NOT as beautiful as your header picture of your beautiful grandchildren and flowers...
    Hugs,

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  16. ellen b.March 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Such a lovely mosaic Christine. Your yard is blooming beautifully! Enjoy your week...

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  17. MaryMarch 27, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Omigosh, look at those bluebirds! And I can't get over how beautiful your garden is, Christine! What a lovely mosaic! Thanks for sharing at MM. :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Wow! Your yard is looking so beautiful....I'm afarid we're going to get flooded out up in north MS! I need some sunshine desperately!

    Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  19. lvroftiquesMarch 28, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Christine she does look like you! And what a wonderful mosaic! I can't believe how pretty your backyard is looking at this time of year. NOT FAIR girlfriend! *winks* Beautiful beautiful blue bird! Vanna

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  20. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Beautiful birds in your garden, what a musical Spring!
    yvette@twistedvines

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  21. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)March 28, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    That mosaic is so colorful and pretty Christine!
    I can hardly believe that everything is so lush and pretty already!
    Lucky you!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  22. RajeshMarch 28, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Very lovely mosaic of garden.

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  23. Fashion MommaMarch 28, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Beautiful mosaic!

    My Blue Monday.

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  24. ShengkayMarch 28, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    beautiful!
    Visiting from Blue Monday...
    My Entry
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    Shengkay’s Journal
    Shengkay Random Nest

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  25. bjMarch 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    How pretty these photos are, Christine.
    Beautiful mosaic. Everything is so pretty and we are still BROWN out here. The grass is brown and flowers.....well, not many blooming. I have a couple of roses but that's all. So so dry here.
    xo bj

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  26. KatMarch 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    So lovely! I bet they felt like they were in paradise after Chicago's weather! Love the shot of the bluebird, so beautiful. Wish we had them here, but I don't think I've ever seen one. We have lots of jays and mockingbirds. But I have trouble keeping the squirrels out of the bird feeders! Kat

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  27. Gardening in a SandboxMarch 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    So lovely. Beautiful backyard. V

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  28. SmilingSallyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Those birds have such a saturated blue! Thanks for sharing your blues.

    Happy Blue Monday, Christine.

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  29. JeanneMarch 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Hi Christine, I love your family photo that you used for a header. Life for me is all about family and friends.

    Your mosaic is lovely and I do think your niece resembles you as much as I can tell. All three children are very nice looking. I especially loved the bluebirds too. We do not see them here much either. Nice blue to share. I love birds.

    Happy blue Monday.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  30. MaryMarch 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I love it! Thank you for joining in on Masterpiece Monday. Have a great week, Mary :O)

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  31. SueMarch 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I am loving all the colors I'm seeing in your yard, Christine! It will be a while before we see blooms up here. We'll be in NC next week for the furniture market, and I will be treated to lots of color there, I'm sure. We have bluebirds in our backyard. So pretty. We also have those mean bluejays!
    ~ Sue

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  32. Richard CottrellMarch 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Your back yard looks like a paradise what a difference a few 100 miles makes. Thanks for sharing. Richard at My Old Historic House

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  33. Kim, USAMarch 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Can't blame the birds your backyard is like tropical paradise. ^_^
    Blue Jeans

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  34. JoyfulMarch 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful mosaic. Happy Monday!

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  35. SuzyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful mosaics. Your niece & nephews are so cute.

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  36. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 29, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    This mosaic is so Beautiful sweet lady. Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Tablescapes !!! I hope you have a Great Weekend.
    xxoo
    Diane

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  37. BethMarch 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Christine, Your yard looks gorgeous! I so loved seeing the bluebirds. We had two in our yard last summer, checking out a birdhouse. Alas, they moved elsewhere. After that, a friend built me a birdhouse and it's up and ready now. One problem, the sparrows have moved in. I must clean out their nest before there are babies. I couldn't do it then...
    Hugs, Beth

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