I almost titled this Bird watching {goldfinches} and that’s when I knew I’d been reading too many posts over at Ruthanne’s. I just love how she does that.

I could fill up my hard drive with these kinds of pictures, oh wait, I already did that. Just this weekend I spent hours deleting crappy photos and made a pact with myself to always go through the pictures when I dump my memory card and immediately delete. Doing it months later is such a drag. It makes me cuss and cry. Well, mostly cuss.

Birds are so entertaining. Ever since my mother got me a new bird feeder for my birthday, they have been swarming.

I counted 12 in this picture. There were dozens more on the ground. I filled that thistle feeder up last Thursday. I took this picture Sunday. 4 days and it’s almost gone.

I love catching them in flight.

I even like to watch them squabble over space or seeds. It’s so much better than watching my own kids squabble. Boy, have I had enough of THAT lately.

These photos were all taken through my dirty kitchen window with my friend’s 75-300 zoom lens.

Don’t you love them? I want to go take some more.

I had a very nice 40th birthday this past week. I started the day off on Wednesday, with a peek at my email and found Ruthanne’s delightful surprise with the most touching comments ever. Many from my real life friends and family who never comment.

We did the real celebrating today when my husband took us to the library. I know, isn’t that the greatest birthday gift? Well, it is for a nerd like me. He also got me an external hard drive. My girls got me house shoes (slippers for those of you who don’t speak my language). Because I hate to walk around the house barefoot, I wear out a pair of house shoes at least once a year.

My mother got me a new bird feeder which I filled up right away and it has been swarmed with birds since. Pictures to come soon.

My dad sent money which got me the real Photoshop with my educator discount. I’ve been using Elements all this time. I’m wondering if it will change my life, or at least, my pictures.

I treated myself to some goodies at Hobby Lobby today. A self-healing mat and a rotary cutter plus some new, colorful fabrics for camera straps.

Next week I’m going to show you my cousin’s updated kitchen. It will be a sort of guest post from a non-blogger. You’re going to love her kitchen.

I also want to talk about my move to wordpress at some point. I’ve learned some things along the way and some people have expressed an interest.

And, eventually, I want to sit down with my husband and write another financial journey post.

Oh, I want to show you some of these pictures:

With all the giveaways last week, I feel like I’m a week behind.

Thanks for showing up in this space. I’m always glad you’re here.

I apologize if your New Year’s Resolution was to start a diet. If it was, you may not want to read this post. I don’t want to be the one to lead you down the path of temptation.

I’m not a big snacker. Candy bars seldom tempt me unless I’m on a cruise ship with none of my favorite desserts available. I can pass up the dessert table with no problem at potluck dinners, because I prefer my old favorites.

I’m one of those people who order the same thing at the restaurant every time. I don’t like to try new things and that includes desserts.

You might say I have weird food habits. And that’s ok. I’ve been told that before.

At night, about 9 to midnight is when my craving for something sweet hits and here are a few of the main things I’ll go for when that happens.

1. Waffles. They make a great bedtime snack.

2. Chocolate gravy and biscuits. It may sound weird, but it’s totally wonderful. Try it and you’ll see.

3. I’m not a big cookie fan. I don’t eat store bought cookies. I will occasionally eat a fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookie or a no bake oatmeal cookie that my husband makes, but I do love Brent and Sam’s cookies. And you can’t find them in Walmart, at least not where I live.

White Chocolate Macadamia are my favorite!

4. Brownies and ice cream. I don’t like cold brownies, only gooey, warm brownies. Ghirardelli are the best.

The best ice cream is Blue Bell. Anything else is not worth wasting your calories.

5. Chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. I’m not brand particular here. Whatever’s on sale will do.

I can also eat white cake with white frosting. But it has to be warm!

What are your favorite desserts?