A tree for the birds

I dropped by to see Rae-Rae today. She is doing well and is enjoying the run of a two story house and no old cats swatting at her when she gets too rambunctious.  I watched her play on her staircase just like she always did here and she was so 'at home'. She is such a darling.

Joe is doing great and has become the keeper of his new neighbourhood already.

Tonight I added 3 more wreathes to our outdoor decorations. I think I am finally finished and will snap a picture tomorrow night.

I have a busy weekend ahead with cat-sitting, shopping and I am working on a gift that I will show you later. Saturday we will head on over to the tree-farm across the street and drag home the BEST TREE EVER (well at least to me) I want one about 10 feet tall.
I have been watching the rows and rows of trees growing over the summer and  many that were planted a few years back will now be ready to become Christmas trees. I love trees and have always had such respect for them. After Christmas our tree goes on our back deck and I fill it with food for the birds and squirrels over the winter. It will be a beautiful shelter and feeding spot. In order for the food to stay in the tree I tie little baskets to the branches and fill the tiny baskets with bread, nuts and seeds. You can also hang suet.

This tree also becomes an entertainment area for our cats as they lie around and watch the birds for hours. Last year our tree lasted 'til well into the Spring as a shelter.

 We just placed the tree into the corner of the deck because we can see it easily from our sliding door and the cats lie on the back of our couch to watch them. It worked well for us and for the little, hungry birds.

Hope you are enjoying your preparations for Christmas and still decorating. 
hugs, Deb