Has it been that long?

Where are the days going? What have I been doing? Who am I? The days seem to be a blur and I have been dong this and that and I am a lady "La dolce far niente"....pleasantly doing nothing. Not exactly true. I have a sewing project that I can not show and it is an in the works thing. I did try a new tatting motif that did not amount to a motif as I had a bit of a problem but will begin another snowflake today

using rings. I like working around a plastic ring and have made several from a different book. I made a wreath for The Brother Alan and Lisa....

When they are back in September we will see if there need to be additions or changes.
I have been sneaking into the garden for quick adjustments. Too hot to work out there once the sun makes an appearance so if not early then forget it. I am excited that my Plumeria is getting ready to sprout

I did move it so the Doves would not use it as a jump into the nest thing. Speaking of them, they are doing fine. He was watching me as I topped off the pond this morning. Soon he will relieve the Mrs. and she will stop at the waterfall for a drink before leaving for the day.
Also with sprouts is the Palm tree in the garden.

Once the pods open I will trim them off...there are the seeds of the tree. This plant is almost 14 years old. We bought it when we first moved out here. The alien is doing well....I trimmed the growth heading toward the back gate but it is still in bloom.

The growth has been amazing in less than one year. The flowers are less than before because of the triple digit temps but it still has them here and there. Finally the tomato plant is on the way out...I think.

Just when I think it is time to pull it out I find a few red delights for my salad. Maybe one more week....I think I have said this several times. The Sweet Memory is looking so delicate.

I love how the elongated blooms move in the breeze. It may need a trimming this year. Not sure as I like my garden free and loose and a bit wild.
I am on cacti watch as a couple of them look like they may bloom. This hot weather is ideal for them.
The winds are expected to pick up again for the next few days and that means a drop in the temps into the mid to high 90s.... a cool down! No plans today except to tat and watch a movie or two. Glad you came by today. Thank you for your kind words and emails....thank you for missing my posts! Thank you most of all for your friendship.

Time flies

What a week it was. No stitching ....no tatting ....little housework .....no gardening. The antibiotic is finally finished. This week should be much better. I of course experienced many of the side effects of the medication and now I hope my system will return to normal.

 The temps have been hot with yesterday at 106. this whole week is to be in the 103-106 range before the weekend cool down to the mid 90s. It was time to check the garden and pond this morning. What did I find? The Firecracker bush is starting to bloom. The palm tree , or as The Brother Alan calls it killer tree, definitely needed to be trimmed. I did take a few fronds off. The Alien is now growing along the ground toward the back gate and somewhere in the depths of the plant is a lovely glazed pot that needs to be found. The garden really needs some help, but not today. With the heat now in the triple digits, the pond will need more attention. I noticed one of the potted cacti seems to be growing a possible bloom. The place is a jungle! and I love it. The Dove couple is still on the nest... good sign. Saturday I happened to spot

This bright red headed hummingbird sitting on the Blue Aloe plant in the front yard. The picture was quickly taken through the screen door so it is what it is. He was brilliant! It is the male Anna's Hummingbird.
The hand has been rested so today we shall (try) to do something creative. I have not been totally idle this past week. I purged some of the patterns that I have and some Christmas ornament magazines to get rid of. I discovered some nice patterns that I will never stitch and next will look into the ones that I have stitched.  Feeling good about being productive. I have re-written The Brother to Do list and happily checked off what I did on the list. We had a nice chat yesterday evening..... The Brother, Lisa and I.... looking ahead to the visit in September.
Well my friends it is time for the first cup of coffee and maybe something to eat. Still trying to settle my stomach. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.