News "Flap"

So much has been happening at the nest!!  Here's a short recap:

VEGGIE TALES-
We have successfully transitioned to fresh fruit and veggies.  We started with fruit cups, canned peas, and canned corn.  I guess we should say "canned" veggies...but we're on our way.  Rockie would much rather eat french fries and a side of pizza, but some healthy pasta has shown to be an acceptable substitute.  In addition to veggies, Rockie has made some progress with switching from all seed to pellets.  We were at a 25 seed/75 pellet ratio, but he wasn't eating too well, so we've reverted to 50 seed/50 pellet.  Bill and I decided it's a battle we don't want to pick with him.  He's known seed his entire life, I would be grumpy too if someone made me change.

AVICAKE STOCK IS INCREASING!!!

I went for my usual trip to the pet store to stock up on parrot crack...aka Avicakes, and much to my surprise, they make avicakes for the keets.  I laughed to myself, but we all know they were in the bag at the checkout....So this is our impression of Keet Avicakes:

 Jasper checking it out, then they all ran around it...typical keet behavior, and started digging in.. I'm in huge trouble now.  Before millet would satisfy as "keet crack"...

Here are what the parrots have to say:

Blah Blah How about that I'm still eating mine:

HOMEMADE TOYS.....

Popsicle sticks
practice golf balls
Leather cord
Old toy parts

and we have.....

Thank you Daddy!!!

FLIGHT SUIT

Ha Ha...this was one of those toddler/baby moments trying to squirm them into their flight suits.  Biting, clawing, and flapping...One parrot made it, the other had a meltdown.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW COUSIN LEVI

Aunt Stacy lost her beloved Quaker Alex :(  But she's proud to announce that Levi will be joining her nest:

Congrats to Aunt Stacy!!!  This last picture is a family photo of Levi and his brothers and sisters.


A WORD FROM THE PARROTS COURTESY OF MOM....
Well sorry for the delay in our blogs.  Life has been crazy at the nest.  Mom and Dad are working more and more these days, but when they're home on the weekend....  We get a great parrot massage and plenty of time to poop on them.  The poor keets had to go through "wing checks"....Suckers!! 

BTW...we did hear that Grandma Kathy is coming to stay at our nest while Mom and Dad go to the Beach with Grandpa and Grandma Anthony.  "While the parents are away, the parrots will play....."



Love from the Nest.

Mini Vacay went OKAY!!

You know you've got it really bad when you go on a mini vacay and your only souvenir is a bird magazine that you bought in the pet shop....Sad!!!  It's even sadder when you buy seed for one of the parrots when it's cheaper there than at home.

As mentioned in an earlier blog, this was the first time I had been away from the birds since we got them, even the keets.  I must say, I was a little sad when we got them up Friday morning and then drove off in the jeep.  My mom, bless her, decided to stay at the nest while we were gone.  She kept reassuring me that everything was going to be just fine.  Bill and I made every list known to man...this applies to all the electronics in my house not just bird info.  My parents are electronically challenged and explaining to them how to simply turn on the tv is no simple task.  Three remotes later you can watch a movie in the living room, in the bedroom it only takes two.   Thank goodness the only real crisis we had was explaining how to turn on the TV...Thank goodness I had cell range at that point.  At the resort, I had to do the classic extend your ear towards the window and point your toe towards the hall and pray for service. 

Overall the trip was good but I noticed how much I missed my feathered children (including Syta the fish, we just refer to her as a bird..ha ha).  The funniest part of coming home from the weekend is the fact that we didn't waste any time getting home.  In the past we would take "our route" through Vermillion, Oh and head towards home arriving early evening.  We pulled into the garage by 11am.  When the parrots hear the garage door open, they know I'm home.  When they heard the door on Sunday morning, they erupted with excitement.  I swear they saved all their energy for us when we got home.  It was such a sweet sound hearing all seven of them, I'm sure I could hear Syta "sloshing" around in her cage too.

My sweet mother not only stayed at my house, she baked my fave peach pie for my birthday, had birthday presents from her and my father along with a mother's day gift from the kiddos.  Very thoughtful.    It's very reassuring that I have two sets of grandparents that are so dedicated to my children.  My Mother-in-law was on back-up if my mom had any problems.

So I conclude by stating that I'm very thankful all the thought and consideration that went into our weekend getaway.  Both set of parents were responsible for our little trip.  I enjoyed our time away, but I must say, I loved being back into the routine of getting up with the birds and heading to work. 

Stay tuned....in 30 days we leave for the beach with my in-laws.....This time we're going to be gone for longer and the parrots are going to my parents and Syta and the keets are going to stay with Aunt Merri.  I think that vacation will be a little more relaxing since I won't worry as much since I know that my parrots won't be a big problem for my parents.  The keets are going to turn Aunt Merri's house into a three-ringed circus, I hope she's ready....

Well this girl is tired, a weekend getaway is nice, but them comes the dreaded Monday at work.  31 clients later, I'm back into the swing of things.  A four day mental break was nice, but I must say, I'm REALLY looking forward to an entire week off from work.  But as many of you know, I'm always checking my voice mail and work email even off the clock.  My clients are so precious to me but I have to remember that a vacation is a good thing now and them.

Love to all from the nest...I'm typing quietly in the bedroom as the spoiled children sleep in the living room....BRATS!!!!