Gracious Rain

August 18, 2025October 11, 2025

Too Sooooon

My beautiful tree that we planted in the front yard a couple of years ago is doing something…

funky…

bizarre even.

In the middle of July, it started changing and turning orange.

Now you need to know that changing early is weird enough, but we chose this tree because it promised to change to a beautiful scarlet each fall…SCARLET…

NOT orange.

My wise woman daughter came over and decided that it needed a little tlc, so they dug around it and gave it more water-gathering space.

Hopefully it is just thirsty because I certainly don’t want to be accidentally murdering my tree. But besides that, I reeeeeeally don’t do…

orange….

except for Halloween.

Fingers crossed.

August 11, 2025October 11, 2025

That Silly Mama

These little souls were born nice and politely in the big basket that Dali and I agreed upon weeks ago.

But this funny, free spirited cat of mine is never content to leave things–or babies–where they were yesterday.

So, out on the floor, in the corner of the storage room they go.

Whatever makes her happy I suppose.

Should have named her Gypsy.

August 9, 2025October 11, 2025

The Leaf Bug

If you’re a fan of Bluey–(and who isn’t?!) then you probably remember the adorable episode where little Bingo meets a tiny Leaf Bug.

Bingo is fascinated that the “leaf” is walking around. It’s a very touching episode and you should really watch it, if you haven’t already.

So, when I came across a pattern for the Walking Leaf–welllllll…. there was no getting around it. I HAD to make it.

Doesn’t it just have the cutest face?! I swear to you, I was giggling the whole time I was crocheting.

I mean–those eyes, that itty bitty smile…and…and…

those teensy, weensy little feet!!! Eeeeek!! Have you ever seen anything so cute in all your life?

As you may know–I’m not a huge fan of actual bugs. In fact, if I came across this critter in real life I would probably run away screaming like I’d been shot. But this little soft fluffy one would steal anybody’s heart.

especially mine…

and Bingo’s.

PS–Please check out my Etsy Shop! for more cute stuff just like this!!

August 6, 2025September 28, 2025

Warrior Birthday Party

Jillian tried something new this year for her boy’s birthday. It was a family or group or company that puts on warrior parties. They are called Battle Birthdays.

They supply all the foam “swords” and shields and whatever else is needed for a bunch of battle games.

Now, you know perfectly well that all the people with any smarts about them stayed perfectly “put” undercover in the pavilion. No swinging swords and crazed warriors running around us.

Nope.

I will say though that it was fun to see all the enthusiastic engagement from the ummmmm….

grown men.

Apparently, this was their kind of kids party!

In fact, I almost lost track of the kids completely because it was so much fun watching the big guys.

I think we need to find out if these guys do more than just children’s parties. If they do…we should definitely book them a few more times…

if you get my drift.

Check out this adorable cake that Jillian made with the little sour patch warriors on the top!! She is soooo good at making whatever cake the kids want. It’s amazing.