Where is Spring?

It was cold last night...and this morning... where is Spring? We had some lovely 70s temps and now this; temps in the 30s overnight and only 50s during the day! I know compared to other places I am lucky to have such nice weather ad I do feel lucky.

This bright yellow daisy greets me this day...full bloom with more buds yet to open. As I stood there taking this picture, along came...

A small butterfly! So you see him? I almost missed it as it blended right in. the birds are chatting and this House Finch stopped by

They just love  the Hummingbird nectar. The Woodpecker stops by almost everyday too as well as a few other birds.
Speaking of "Spring.....Spring training starts here in Arizona in 2 weeks.... the traffic will be crazy and the restaurant full. Since I will not be driving for a couple of weeks that is okay. About that.....
I had a phone call form the surgical center. "Mrs. Horton, may I call you Grace?" Yes I replied. " I am the nurse here at the surgical center and was just reviewing your paperwork" (All which was filled out on-line and submitted.) I hear a giggle. I asked if I did it incorrectly. "Yes, but, no ….(there was a hesitation) you did fill out that you are pregnant!" What? Where was my mind during that part of the forms? We got it all straighten out and I am no longer pregnant. Sis Lynowl said she would nix the baby shower!
Tomorrow will be going to market for last minute food stuff and then I will prepare some things over the weekend. The nurse reminded me that I would not be using my right hand for a week or so and I should make things easy. Dear Debbie has made great suggestions for me.
It certainly has been nice chatting with your today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Butterflies and Picots

Yesterday's tatting demonstration was a bit difficult...so many of the gals wanted to learn that it was nearly impossible to really help and explain to all of them. I hope those few who did manage to make a ring will continue and those who di not grasp it will continue to try. Like with all crafts practice is what will help achieve the goal. So, with that, I decided to try to make double and triple picots.

I tried last night before going to bed with little to no success. When that happens, put it down and return later. This is what I accomplished this morning. Not bad. They are tricky but with more practice I believe I will be able to incorporate them into my tatting. Yesterday morning I decided to try to tat bugle beads into butterflies. I love making fabrix and paper origami butterflies so ...

Love these little critters. They require some fiddling,  but doable and with practice they will be better. Perfect for using up those last bits on the shuttle.

They are tiny, about 3/4 inch but oh so cute. I see more of these coming off the shuttles. This morning Sue and I will be joining the ladies at the needlework group and I will continue to work on Words of Affirmation. Today will be Kind, (#3.) Still working on what I will use to hang the banner. Dear friend gave me some fresh picked Arizona lemons ...

Delicious, especially that they are so fresh. I think I would love to have one in our yard in a large pot. Finished my first cup of coffee and my favorite bowl of cereal, Cheerios and I think I need another coffee. Hard to wake up today....slept until 4 AM which is nice for a change. So, with that I will wish you a good day. Thank you for visiting and leaving kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship.  🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺