Fire Stick in bloom

Fiore Stick or Sticks on Fire plant is a succulent and when in bloom it is bright orange. I just found out it can be toxic.... the specimen I have is quite large and to contain it, it is in  large pot. I guess watching Murphy while outside to make sure he does not prune it is going to be a challenge.
Speaking of the little devil…. he has finally learned how to vocalize that he wants to go out and do some gardening.

He removed this hand shovel from the garden and thought he would take it inside...right! I did find one never used for him to garden with and he is delighted that he has it inside.

Put it in the basket...take it out. He keeps himself busy. There shall be toys strewn about forever. Like any little person he does prefer to play with a box of any size and any paper that he can shred.

I finally caught him on camera drinking out of the fountain. What a character Murphy is! He is just what I needed.
I just received a call from the quilt shop....the pattern I ordered is in and tomorrow I will run out to get it. I cannot wait to start this project. Obviously I will not be able to sit on the floor as I would to sort the fabric out.
The last of the Mr. Lincoln Roses has bloomed...

The color was deep and the fragrance wonderful.... and it opened fully. Does anyone else hate to toss out a rose when it is finished? I did save the first few... the petals. Dennis would love this.
I have baking to do this weekend. Lisa is feeling better.... but, Dianna's sister Debbie still needs your caring thoughts as does Dianna. It has been very stressful for her. Our blog friend Vickie could really use your special thoughts. Her furbaby Henry is not well. Hopefully the vet will be able to help. This is a hard time of year for many of us and when things go off kilter it becomes so difficult. I am wishing that all of you have a less stressful holiday. Let us keep one another in our thoughts. Since my mornings can be busy now, evening posts will do.
Glad you had some time to visit. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

New house schedule

What a week. My new schedule, well....it is what it is...Murphy.
Lisa is back in RI to spend Christmas with her mom and siblings... and she is sick! Most likely hanging around the airport in New Jersey for a flight delay and who knows who around her was sick. She is missing  us....
How about an update on Murphy? If not, best end your visit here......
We nopw have a routine, me and Murphy. We go out very early and then after breakfast we go for a walk. Alan put an app on my phone so now we know how many steps/how far we walk. This morning it w2as quarter mile and 658 steps.

He is adorable even when he is causing havoc.... he likes to sleep on the coffee table shelf. Everyone comments on how cute he is...the following pictures will show you the puppy side...

Why eat out of the bowl when you can just turn it over and spread it out.

He loves being in the garden...this is just what he has brought in last week … he is a collector! Loves to play with rocks, broken pots and of course twigs. I had to move my tea pots on the lower shelf of my bakers rack because he kept taking the lids off the pots.

The Penstemon is growing wonderfully... that is until Murphy decided to do some pruning... he loves to prune and help Alan keep the garden looking good.

He does a great job, right down to removing the roots. There was a plant by the back gate...key word is was. He still is drinking from the fountain.... how do I know? His beard is always dripping … and yes, there is plenty of water inside.

Do you see the twiggy branch in the tree? Murphy kept bringing it inside so I guess he wanted to help decorate so it is high up where he can not get it. As a matter of fact, he does not touch anything on the tree. So he did pull out the pretty red scarf that Lisa added to the tree skirt. It was not his fault. His tennis ball rolled under and.....

We love this adorable little devil.... he has given me so much at a time where I really needed him. He has lifted my spirits!

Thank you for visiting today. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.