Flowers ** Rabbits ** Festival

I was just too lazy to post yesterday...that is the truth. We have lots of activity outside in our courtyard...

I looked out the front window to see this sweet face watching me. There were 4 others playing around the area at the same time. Love when they are out playing but Mr H does not like them to eat his flowers....
On Sunday we went to the Wigwam Resort Native American Festival. This was sponsored by them and so it was a little smaller than the one that Litchfield Park hods which is just around the corner from here, but it was nice. Loved the music...

There were a few entertainers and this was a new one for me...Arvel Bird. Violins, Native American flutes and Irish whistles....yes, his sound is Celtic Native American.  His roots are Scottish (Clan Kennedy) and Native American Paiute. I did buy one of his his CD's. The combination of Celtic, Native American with a bit of folk thrown in is quite different. Also performing was my favorites, Yellow Bird with Tony Duncan and his family. More tomorrow.
 I did some stitching on Pink Lady

Her gown is almost complete. I started the Ribbon flowers...and finished  embroidering her bodice. I hope you can see the metallic stitches. Her flower ball is looking good. I added the ribs to her fan. I will be starting her bustle/train next. Thank you for the nice comments on the Pin Ball. I first learned about it from Susie Delewese (from a FB group) and she started quite the following. There are no tutorials and the directions are really simple. If anyone would like, I would gladly share them. For those of you in the current snow/ice storm paths, I wish you warmth and safety on your travels. I really do not miss any of that. Yesterday Mr H and I were sitting outside enjoying our weather and remembered the many snow storms in our past life. Ten years here has so spoiled us, we could never return to the East Coast! I am off to work today and can only hope the customers are happier. I go out of my way to thank those that are patient and pleasant with hopes it will spread. If you are out and about, remember that the people behind the counters are trying to do the best they can; we do not schedule workers, or make the sale rules or supply coupons! Hope you all have a wonderful day...

Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.

Joyce Meyer

I'm having such a good time~~~~

Have you used Google today? If not -- be sure to do so. Today is Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday. Song is a nice way to start the day!

Where to begin~~~~ well how about the rabbit hole....

This is only one of at least 3 that lead into the rabbit's abode. They live here at the entrance to our courtyard

under this enormous Rosemary bush. The above entrance is along the left of this bush. I love the fragrance each time it is touched. Sometimes Zoe sniffs it then she smells like Rosemary for a bit! We have so many rabbits in our community and this year there seemed to be lots of bunnies born. They like to eat Lantana and we all have it planted so they have a feast.

Here is the embroidery so far...

It is Huswif Needlecase by Kaaren. I am stitching in DMC 3031 and it is resting on the backing fabric. I forgot just how much I enjoy doing embroidery. I learned when I was around 10 years old. We had a wonderful playground in our neighborhood and everyday we would do "girl" crafts.... the boys played games. My sis Lyn and I went everyday once school was out and right up until school re-opened. Wonderful times.
Anyway, I am enjoying this project as I continue to work on my exchange piece which is almost ready for finishing.
There is a give away at Deborah's place so be sure to check it out. I am soon approaching my 1st year blogging... I can hardly believe it has already been a year. I will of course be having a giveaway.... so watch for the posting. In the meantime ... so glad you stopped by today. Have a great day.