Flights of Fancy

 Because baby toes get cold......who says a square can't be round?!

 The Shetland yarn is on the needles!  I'll admit, lace doesn't look exciting in this state but it will after blocking which is part of the magic of lace.

 You can see a little of the design in the top of the shawl, I am now transitioning to the lattice portion of my design.

 The yard is a visual delight-all the red/orange/coral flowers I love are in bloom!

 And attracting clouds of butterflies!

 I have discovered 3 kinds of Swallowtails and this orange one which I am not sure of yet.

 This is the Bromeliad in bloom.  This part of the plant is about 12" across.  Stunning.  The butterflies like the reds as much as I do.  (Do not mess me up with any 'facts' on butterflies not being attracted by color, I won't believe it!)

Quiet Days

I did a bit of quick sewing to make a journal cover for a little girl's birthday gift.....

 She is wild about dogs.

 Bill has been reaching way up and picking us magnolia blooms.....the smell is wonderful.  The blooms close up at night and open in the morning just as if they were still on the tree.  Unfortunately, the flowers only last 2 hours and then they turn brown and fall apart-you have to savor them quickly!

Young mister sandhill is growing up-he is larger than his mother now but still without his full adult coloring.  Both parents find him grubs and share, even the bread we throw them go mostly to the youngster and he greedily gobbles up all they hold out for him!  We do enjoy their daily visits!