Remembering Cooper

I like to remember our “rainbow” budgies on their hatchdays. Today would have been Cooper’s.

Trying to put into words what this little bird meant (and still means) to me is impossible. I hope one day I will be able to give her the tribute she deserves.
Cooper was the world to me. She was an endless source of joy, inspiration and love.
Because of Cooper, we ended up with a flock of beautiful little birds. Through her blog and social media we have met lifelong friends.
I miss her every day, but I know that I am so lucky to have had such an amazing, clever, curious, sweet budgie in my life. Thank you Cooper, for over twelve years of happy memories.

Blogiversary

Today marks the 13th anniversary of Cooper’s blog.

We brought Cooper home in August 2011. It didn’t take long to realize what a special little budgie she was, so I decided to share her photos and adventures on her blog – and later on Facebook and Instagram (@cooperkeet).
Sido, Marvin and Tippi will do their best to carry on the feathery fun.
We want to send our love and thanks to all of our flock friends who stop by to see what they are up to.

Cooper and her Flock

Cooper with her budgie flock.
We decided to bring Dewey home as a companion for Cooper, and then we adopted Ozzie, and then Sunny, Emmy, Alfie, Gordie, Lera, Felix, Harvey and Riley. If it weren’t for Cooper, we would have never had these sweet, funny, feisty little budgies in our lives.

Cooper and Dewey

Cooper and Ozzie

Cooper and Sunny

Cooper and Alfie

Cooper and Emmy

Cooper and Gordie (and Ozzie). Gordie is in the back.

Cooper and Felix

Cooper and Harvey

Cooper and Riley

The flock.

And we can’t forget Sido.

Cooper and Dewey and Michelle

Baby Cooper and Harry