Twins...Handsome Murphy and pillowcases

Goodness....the heat has arrived here in The Valley of the Sun...yesterday it was 106 and the rest of the week into next will be around the same. We are under a heat advisory. Inside time for sure.
Bet you are wondering, twins in a senior living community?

Robyn and Dave--across the courtyard---discovered a Hummingbird nest atop the Kokopelli chime hanging outside their front door. Two little ones have emerged. I am across from them and this nest is so small that I cannot see it or these adorable babies.

Look at this handsome face! Murphy finally was able to go to the groomer, Alyssa. We don't spoil him....too much. Alyssa said he is "mouthy" but oh so cute and gives them lots of kisses. He still is not totally committed to having a bath and haircut but is doing better. I need a haircut...as so many others do. I am just not ready to go into the salon wearing a mask during the entire time. Lisa will be going on Sunday.
Speaking of Lisa, she and I have been sewing Burrito Pillowcases.

This is her second one and she did make a companion to this....no picture yet. Her sewing skills are improving as it has been a very long time since Lisa used a sewing machine.

These are the ones I made for my bed. No fabric waste by reversing the body and cuff fabric. Oh we have more to make.

This is the fabric selection for my next pillowcases. They are easy and fun to make. I can not show Lisa's fabric as hers will be gifts. so, this hot weather is okay. We will be inside sewing!

My last blog post was not looking for attention , no, it was to be open about a subject many of us do not talk about. Thank you for your kind comments.💟

 I am slow to get moving today. Lisa is at work but this afternoon we will take Murphy to get a new harness. Did I mention that his last weight was 23.25 pounds. In a week he will be 10 months old. Upon research, and the vet's comment that he is a not really a mini … but he is  not a standard…. let's leave it that he is on the line. No matter what we love him to pieces and he returns that love to us. Blogger, the template that I use for this blog sent a message that in late June there will be a new format! I know right now that it will be an issue for me. Until then, thank you for stopping by and chatting. Thank you for your kind words and friendship.

Company to stitch with~~~

Look who sat with me as I stitched out on the patio this morning~~~ a female Costa's Hummingbird. It is hard to see, but a lovely iridescent green is on her tiny body. We sat together for a short time ... until the morning warmth started to chase me inside. She was about 3 feet away and not bothered by me at all.
I may have been tired after my shift at Jo Ann's yesterday ... but I did manage to find the strength to purchase some Christmas fabric...

Just a few pieces ....hard to see but the burgandy print and the green print ... the swirls are metallic gold.

And just look at this one! Christmas butterflies..... oh so sweet. Just a suttle hint of glitter gold in the wings and pine needles.No clue whare or what to do with it yet but I am sure I will find something.

WEll, I plan a stitchy day with football games.... the Patriots will be televised here in AZ so we will get to watch our team. Hope you all have a marvelous day.

p.s. .... Mr H is having a fairly good day...toes are crossed ... the fingers will be stitching!

Poof...it's gone!

To say we are so very disappointed is an understatement.  Little Miss Hummingbird has moved...where you ask...who knows. I asked a few fellow Arizonans about this and got several answers.  It is not that uncommon for a "new" mom to be to change her mind...they do build low to high off the ground....and she may be back! There are only a few scraps of nesting left so she may be back or someone else may construct.

 But ....

Mr. Hummingbird was by for refreshments. As you see, they do let us get quite close to them....so we did not scare Miss Hummingbird away. oh, well, The quail may return to their favorite plant again so stay tuned.

Where did this month go? It seems like I just started the Crazy Challenge and now I have 2 finished, one almost finished and it is time to mail out my Winter Exchange....geez...I have been busy! I did update at my other place on Always. Do stop by and check it out.

This rusting the jingle bells....I did as I read..so far they are not rusting! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Last night, when Mr H picked me up from work, we went over to Applebee's to eat...more and more as we enter businesses in the area we are greeted with...

Yes, this state is a carry state both outward and concealed. Sign of the times.....

I am of to work today so stitching is not in the plan.....but I will get stitching in from Sunday on...be assured! So nice to chat with you today...stop back soon...I will be by your place later.....

Crisis at the nest?????

All I know is that Mr H told me that Miss hummingbird had been taking stuff out of the nest! I did not believe it because early in the morning she was sitting in it. Remember, I went to work..so what was I to believe. As Mr H is telling me this, I stood looking out of the window and what happened you asked? Well, "a" hummingbird did take stuff out of the nest! Now, is it our Miss or some female stealing for her nest? What to think?

See the bit of fluff on the leaf? Well, just before I took this picture this morning, "she" fluttered in and took, yes took stuff out and flew off! Then shortly after, "she" returned for the fluff she dropped.......What is going on? Where is the new nest? Who is stealing? Was Miss Hummingbird reading what I wrote yesterday?
Stay tuned for updates!
I am working today...so by the time I return at 5:30 I hope there still is a nest!
I have not posted to my other place today because I did not do enough stitching yesterday...but tomorrow, there will be an update. Thanks for stopping by and I will be visiting later today at you place...have the tea ready...better yet...with all this drama out my window, I may need a drink a bit stronger!!!!

Hummingbird update

The little bird visited often yesterday but the nest really looks the same! She flitted in and sat inside did a wiggle a few times then off again! I have tried to figure why she would select a bush that is in the open, low to the ground...about 4 feet high, not under any cover...if, if we should have rain...and where does she go all day!

I know, nature does it own thing and knows what to do...but I still wonder. There are several other places in the yard she could have chosen...this would not have been my choice. Even within this bush, she could have built it inside more.  I am sure she would know best. It is a wait and see.....

I did update at my other place.....meet you there....

Glad you stopped by today.

The third day of the week...

For Today
Outside my window
It is light...I know, surprise as it is always dark when I post this!
From the kitchen
What shall I have for breakfast....Cheerios or toast
I am wearing
pj's..light green
I am reading
Winter in June, a mystery by Kathryn Miller Haines
Around the house
the sound of silence
I am remembering
I want to call my sis for a chat later
I am hearing
The rinse cycle of the washer
On my mind
For a change, it is quiet in there!
Plans for the day
Stitch and then stitch some more with a little reading added in
From my camera's eye

The little nest is becoming very defined...with a few feathers lining it now!
I am wishing
A peaceful day to all .....

Good Day to all......

First I would like to thank all of you who stopped by and left a comment regarding my thimbles. When I hand sew, I do use a thimble...usually just a plain one, but once in  a while I do grab one of the "regular" thimble to stitch.

I must tell you of my wonderful surprise this morning. As I opened the vertical in my kitchen, I was greeted by a sweet hummingbird just outside my window. Now I thought nothing of it as it does hover in front of the window many times. On a closer look, I watched it perch on a branch in the Hibiscus bush about 2 feet in front of me. What...what is this? A nest! Yes! a nest! I am so excited. Now, I tried to take a few pictures from inside through the window...so bear with the poor quality. As I can I will update with better pictures.

If you look closely, you can see him/her ... not sure!...adding to the tiny, and I do mean tiny nest.

I managed to run out as it left to get this shot...do you see the tufts of whatever? See how close to the window this bush is! We have the good fortune of having a few of these darling birds in our yard all the time. They are not very fearful of us and will many times just hover in front of our faces. I keep a feeder in the front and one here in the back yard.
Oh and by the way...I will post an update later on my stitching. Right now I am mesmerized with this activity!