Baby birds have cut the apron strings

I thought others might enjoy these pictures of a cardinal family that nested in a clematis vine just off of my patio. These pictures were taken over a period of 20 days. It only took 9 days from hatching for the babies to start leaving the nest. I'm hoping my kids took notes!!

6-10 3 stooges

6-20 Larry and Moe

6-22 Larry, Moe and Curly

6-23 always hungry

6-25 growing like weeds

6-27 what a difference 2 days make

6-28 Larry posing

6-29 Larry has let the building

6-29 Curly still hanging around

6-29 Curly considering an adventure

6-29 Larry proudly sitting in a tree