I am a Great Aunt

 Born at 1am on September  20th.  6lbs 19 Oz, 18.5 inches.

ARLIS

So happy for new Mom and Dad. What a blessing. 

Now my Nephews wife is due. 

Fun times!

New Plant

 

This is called a Fuzzy Tradescantia Velvet Stripe.

I saw this at the store on Sunday when I heard my friend had passed. I left without it. My husband went back yesterday and got it for me along with a large gourd and some little gourds to display in my bowl. 

I guess fall is happening! 

Don't you just love this gourd? It is bumpy and fun. I will try and dry it after the season.  I was successful drying a different gourd for my dolls head, so I will give this one a try too. 

I love the color orange. Especially for fall. It is such a happy color. 

I hope you have a wonderful day. 

Summer is almost over!

Almost Fall

 In a few short days fall will arrive officially even though it feels like it has been here for a couple weeks.  The weather has changed for sure.  Leaves are everywhere.  I enjoy going to the store and seeing all the fall things.  

Good news is,  my niece and nephews wife are expecting babies any day. My niece will be induced on Saturday if the baby has not arrived yet. My nephews wife could be having her baby at the same time. It will be exciting for everyone!

The sad news is a dear friend passed on Sunday. He died in his sleep.  It was very shocking and I can not believe it. He was 67.

I made a pumpkin pie on Sunday for my daughter who was having a difficult week. I forgot to take a picture. I also baked sourdough. 

I am looking forward to the weekend! 

Have a great week!

Butterfly Rehab

 Hope you had a great week and you are ready for a new week. 

A week ago my brother found this beautiful butterfly on the ground.

We determined it could not fly. I said well I will take it home and keep it safe at least.  I picked some zinnas and made sugar water for it.  I thought it would be gone in a short time. Nope a week later and it is still here. Still not flying, but can climb around. It is now a pet butterfly.  Still eating and drinking. We pick fresh zinna flowers everyday for it.  Every morning I come out to see if it is still with us and it is. I know butterflies don't live long. This is a swallowtail. I will try my best to give a happy life. 

 It has been fun to watch it.

I was hoping the grandkids would be able to come see it, but they got sick this week. I got sick Saturday so no visits from them this week. 

It was some type of respiratory thing. Wheezing and coughing, chills and aches. Not fun to get on my long weekend, but at least feeling better today.  Back to school tomorrow. 

I hope you have a wonderful week.