Springtime upon us

This is kind of a funny posting, but with springtime upon us and all that comes with it - birds, basketball, birthdays galore, and a cool missionary calling - I thought these photos were very appropriate. 

When we first moved here some 50 years ago, our town was small, about 6,000 people.  Geese were rarely seen in the winter, because they migrated southwards; and so it was with morning doves.  They would leave about September 1st, and not return until March.  Quail were not seen at all, but now they are plentiful, year around.   

Nowadays the population of our town is around 100,000 and the migratory birds stay all winter long, the geese hanging around both in the cemeteries and also in the large, grassy Sandy mall area. 

 

Both morning doves and quail seem to be in all the neighborhoods.  I suppose the reason these birds stay around is because of the abundance of food.  Hey, why fly all the way to Arizona or Texas when we can just stay here.  It gets a little cold but so what?  Because of global warming we don't have to leave.

Morning Dove experiences a moment of pleasure in one of our trees.

Quail calls for a mate while perched on our neighbor's roof.

Now, birds of a feather fly together and so it is with family members.  

Jason, Jeff & Sherry order Mexican meal.

Okay, so Jason is headed to Germany.  At least his new hairdo is trim and short, and it almost looks like one of those little hats the Jews wear, called a kippah.   

  

Jason & Grandpa

Erin & Rachel

Speaking of a couple of nutty birds, well here is a good example.  These two should have gone south for the winter, but decided to stay for Matt's basketball game.  Haha.

Grandma & Erin -  I guess spring brings out the best in all of us.  The morning doves could not be happier than these two.

I think Grandma Rhonda is showing something on her smart phone, as the others seem to be entertained by whatever she is holding.

The game was really boring, evidenced by everyone's lack of attention.  

But after the game, treats were handed out to the basketball players, which made the effort worthwhile for Matt, at least.  (I think his team lost the game)

Well, Grandma Zucc & I cerebrated her birthday by going to dinner at Gloria's Little Italy, located kitty-corner from the new City Center Temple.    

We had a great table with a view of downtown.  It reminded me of the table we sat at in Anthony's, only it was overlooking the ocean.  Later that evening we attended the BYU Women's Chorus concert, which was awesome.