Dee's World

Chuck and Bruce are getting along quite well. Almost like adding Bruce to our family has given Chuck a new lease on life.

We do however have to monitor Bruce closely because he is like an energizer bunny... keeps going and going and going... The old guy (Chuck) just can't keep up so we have to slow down the pace...










Chuck is suffering with arthritis however we are still able to manage his pain.  He is always such a happy boy ..

December has been very interesting as it relates to weather. We have had a lot of rain and some major wind.

Spent a very quiet but nice Christmas at home this year ... just hubby, dogs, birds and myself! Saving as much time as possible so that I can go home in March 2011 when my first GrandChild is born ... so didn't go anywhere for Christmas ...

No snow on Christmas day but we were dumped on Boxing Day .. LOL

Not much new in November ... Working, shopping, curling, hanging out with hubby, puppies and birds... lol  Doing some quilting and scrapbooking and will share some of that in the near future.

It is amazing to think that it was 5 years ago today that Perk came into our lives.  We have had our ups and downs and a few scars along the way ... but he was worth every single one ...

He is quite a character and a real chatterbox.  I always knew there was a gentle grey behind that lunge.  LOL

I couldn't imagine our home without him ... I'm sure it would be much quieter ... but who needs quiet?

I guess the title says it all!  I am going to be a Nana!

My oldest son Chris and his wife Noëlla are expecting their first child in March 2011.

I can't even explain how happy we all are.  It is amazing how much you can love someone you have never met!

Here is the first pic of my first grandchild!

I ordered a cricut ... Yooo hoooo ... I have a few page layouts on hold just waiting for my cricut to arrive.  I know I will have a blast with this machine.... I just know it!

I am a newbie scrapper but hooked none the less!  This blog will be used to document my experiences as I learn  the scrapping techniques and tools.

I have recently started my first project which is a wedding album for my son and daughter in law ... Will be uploaded images of some of my layouts ..

My layouts are pretty simply but seem to be getting better as I go ... Well at least I think so..

Sméagol is 7 years old .. .WOW where did the time go!  He is a wonderful and yet boisterous little parrot.  He is quite a character and a joy to have around.  Sméagol continues to be the center of attention and I am sure he works hard at it!

Bruce is our newest and final addition to our family!  It should be noted that this is the same thing we said when we picked up Sméagol!

Bruce was born on October 23, 2009 and came to us on January 2010.

Chuck is our beautiful labrador retriever. Chuck came to our home in March 2001. He is such a beautiful and well adjusted boy!

My oldest son was married on July 25, 2009!  They had a beautiful wedding and it was a very emotional day!

We quickly realized that although we were up to the challenge we really needed help with Perk our african grey. We also understood that the help and guidance we needed could only come from those who had experience with african greys.

With all the research I had done I wasn't able to find a website/forum specifically for african greys that I liked. So I decided if I built it .. they would come! LOL

An African Grey debut was today and I can only hope that we become a valuable resource to others. In doing so Perky will benefit from what I am able to learn!

An African Grey

We bought him a new playtop cage -- He is now in his playtop cage, with toys and two perches, new croc bowls ... His new additional natural perches and more toys arrive next week and it seems like introducing these to him will be easy!

Today was a big day in our lives ... we adopted a Congo African Grey Parrot named Perky.

Perky is 22 years old  and has had the same owner for 20 of his 22 years. We had thought this would be a difficult adjustment for him and we were not only prepared for the challenge but intended to make the adjustment as easy as possible for him.



We also have a quaker parrot named Sméagol and kept Perky under quarantine for about three weeks. We felt this was a good approach for health reasons but also allowed Perky to adjust to his new surroundings and people before introducing him to King Sméagol.

His first day was better then I expected. He seemed a little cautious but not nervous. He was eating and drinking and had about 5 minutes out of cage time. So we were pleased and felt we were off to a great start.


I was thinking this evening that our lives have forever changed ... but that's a good thing!

Little Man's Words

Sméagol, Sméagol's Good Boy
Good Bird
Pretty Bird
Hallo, Hi
Good Morning, Nite, nite
Whatcha doen
Come ere
Wanna come out, Come out
Mommy and Mommmmmiiiiiiieeeeee!
Yes, yes, yes
No, no, no

Yesterday, I took Sméagol outside on the deck just to sit and enjoy the beautiful day. This was his first time outside other then coming home and going to the vet back in November 2004.

I put him in his Adventure Pack, got Chuck a bone, myself a drink and a book and we sat outside for about an hour! 

He was such a good boy. Just played, ate and drank. I also noticed him listening to the birds.

Fun was had by all!

Well Santa was really good to Sméagol ... must be because he is such a good boy! 

Sméagol got a bunch of new toys and two pinatas ... 
He hasn't really noticed his pinata .. or he is just ignoring it! 

He is getting more and more cuddly everyday! I am really surprised, I would have never thought a bird would be a cuddler .. happy but surprised!

We aren't really sure if our little man is bathing or swimming ... but he sure looks like he is having fun!


Either way he sure is cute!

Well ... Our Little Man Sméagol decided that he preferred being in his cage then coming out to play with Mom .. 

Not sure if he didn't want to come out because he really likes his Sleepy Hut .. and will eventually get over the excitement or if he is ticked because hubby changed around all of his toys yesterday! 

In any case, we aren't worried about it .. he comes to the perch at the door to get his treats and be petted .. so he is happy .. just doesn't want to come out to play! 


We are pleased with his progress and he is settling in quite well ..