Eating Out

We have trees in our yard that are 30 years old and BIG so of course we have wildlife. This is one of many squirrels. We don't feed them. They take care of themselves and do what they have to do to survive. Sometimes there are lots of them and sometimes there are only a couple.

He's a bold one. We were in the kitchen making dinner but when you have entertainment like this...the burners get turned off and you get the camera. He wasn't afraid that we were only 5 feet from him. Didn't budge when we opened the window to get clear shots. Here he's living on the edge. He doesn't know that that sunflower head isn't going to just fall off. We've had tons of rain and it could be rotted and ready to drop at any second but his soul purpose is to stuff his cheeks while he has the chance. He's a survivor. He's doing what he has to do.

Look at that tail!!! He was having a good hair day for sure. Deserves to be noticed.

Action shot. He's done this before. Big tree stump or a thin sunflower stem, it doesn't matter to him because he's the master of his domain!

Classic squirrel pose with the tail in upright position.

Not bothering to go to the top. Why bother when he knows he's going back down under.

Tail only.

He's giving me his backside. He has attitude. And my personal favorite below is...

LOOK...NO HANDS!

Hands

Maker of things

I'm a maker of things. My mind is constantly thinking and creating but there's always a set back to the doing part. Well last weekend I made myself try the making part and not think about the possibility of not succeeding part of my thoughts.

These little reversible fingerless gloves are my first try and were intended for little girls but a friend of my daughter had small hands and let me get pics of them so I could see how they looked on human hands rather than in my imagination. These were fun but already have new ideas on how to make them a little easier and more stream lined. Very satisfying results for my efforts.

I hardly ever make anything for myself but I went on-line to find a free pattern for a crochet hook case made out of fabric, this popped up first and I just knew it was perfect for me. The brown is out of wool then felted. I love brown/green and brown/aqua combinations but this time I had a sweet little thrifted button I've been wanting to use forever and this is just the place for it. I absolutely love how this turned out.

Said sweet little button that I adore!

How I love Thee~

Fall how I love thee. Your color. Your light. Your sunny days and crisp evenings.
I'm not the only one enjoying the Fall yard and air.

Not much time left out on the porch to enjoy evenings and outdoor meals.

To sit on the back porch enjoying your color.

Your light captures my attention and keeps me mesmerized.

Your provision makes me thankful. God's goodness shines upon us.

Please linger and stay awhile.

Seasons~

The day had promise of being a beauty. I knew it would be better than yesterday. The boy was sick and running a fever when he woke up. 102 degrees. There was crying because he wanted perfect attendance. He was hopeful and thought he'd feel better if he got dressed and tried. But a fever is a fever and he couldn't go to school and get everyone else sick. So he cried again. Yep, he was sick. He doesn't do sick. But I don't think the male species does at any age.

Ibuprofen kicked in yesterday long enough for him to have tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich.

I wasn't above bribing him, for a smile, with some fresh chocolate chip cookies. It worked.

It was a sunny day today. Really bright out but even with that, the Fall light is here and shouts that we are definitely in Fall. I love the color of the season. Making saying goodbye to Summer a pleasant parting. Welcoming the Fall smells, sights, colors and crispness. Love it!