Empty Bead tray!

You know it will be a hot day when it is 6AM and already 70. The temp may reach 101 by this afternoon. Definitely a day to go slow and that is what I will be doing. No plans except for the dentist....just a 6 month visit this morning. Yesterday was a quiet day and I finished another Pod Ornament.

Now there are two and there will be more. This particular one is a bit smaller than the first. This measures about 1 1/2 long by 1 1/4 wide. They are both 3 sided. I think there will be a few as gifts this Christmas.
I think it is my turn for chores today as there is no sign of the House Fairies making an appearance. The Shark will swim and the Swiffer will flutter about..... no swishing today. We do not want to over do it!
Now to finish my coffee and then to be sure to erase evidence before the dentist visit. Off I go.....
Glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Are you counting? There are only 6 … that's right, only 6days until The Brother Alan and Lisa arrive. 

Empty nest~~~

A late start to my day yesterday...just did not want to get out of bed and start the day. Finally up and there was swishing in the laundry area and Swiffer and I took a walk around the place. The birdbaths were filled.....and my Plumeria was watered. It is one of the few plants not on the irrigation line.... hope to remedy that soon.
I am enjoying making these Pod Ornaments...

this is part one of three of a second design. I see more of these on my beading tray. This was part of a bead a long that I passed but decided to now make. Need to pick up more delicas for the next Pods. They measure about 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches before embellishing.
The temps are once again like a "roller coaster" (weather gal's term not mine) going from the 80s to the 90s with a day of 101 coming soon. The weather back on the East Coast is nasty...but when The Brother Alan and Lisa arrive next Tuesday...that is correct...next Tuesday...one week... we will be back in the high 80s. Lisa will have her lounger out and relaxing while The Brother and I keep reminding her to drink water and take sun breaks!
When I went out to the garden yesterday morning the Dove Kids were gone from the nest.

They have not gone far...sitting in the garden. The one in the "back" is the younger and still fairly straggly. I thought about sweeping but did not want to displace them. Imagine, here I am concerned that they would get upset if I cleanned. Maybe tomorrrow. The parent watches from the wall but takes off immediately when I enter the garden area.
Today maybe I will get the 2nd piece of the Pod made. I am in no rush. I prefer to enjoy what I make and not rush through the projects.
It is always so nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for yourfriendship. *********One Week*****

A shark in the house!

I was busy this weekend beading.

I finished the Pod Ornament. These are a take off of the beaded stars and quicker to do. This is 3 sided and stuffed. Some are making them with 4 sides and stuffing them very puffy. Some make them with only 2 sides and not stuffed. I will be making these for Christmas and they will be 3 sides stuffed.

I have started another one and it will have 4 colors, a totally different pattern. So very glad that my hand seems to be back to almost normal, but normal enough to be able to bead.
Sunday was a day with sprinkles falling and the sun shining. The temp reached 85 so the door and sliders did not remain open for very long. All in all it was a nice day..... I did mention a shark...

I went to Macy's on Saturday morning for a gift and as I passed the small appliance area heading to the exit I spotted this vacuum. I have mentioned that my Bissell (7years old and still working perfectly) was feeling heavy to push. It was difficult to turn from rug to floor and the filters could not be washed but needed to be replaced every few months. This 11 pound stick vac moves easily and switches with a click from rug to floor and empties easily. The filters are washable. It swam around the house with little effort. Did I mention it was on sale, then I got another 10% off and a free Starbuck coffee? Did I mention that our Macy's has a tiny Café Starbucks as you enter the home section from the outside doors? All in all I am pleased with my errand. It will live in the garage but as it is new to the house I wanted it to feel welcome so in the kitchen it will be for a few days.
The Dove kids have been leaving the nest and sitting around in the garden and as soon as a parent returns with food back to the nest they go. Any day they will be ready to go off on their own.
Are you counting?? Do you know how many days are left? there are 8, yes only 8 days until the Brother Alan and Lisa are arriving. I am ready and waiting. I am sure you will hear from him when he is here.... especially since I have The Alan List ready! That about covers my pass days....glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.