Counting Bits of Joy

By my morning walk in the garden.  I'm sure we just welcomed in the Fall Equinox...yet as you can see, a little of every season was found. It is Fall, isn't it?

With the thought anyone would stitch a design over and over...let alone seven times!  This is not my stitching and I normally don't share the stitching of others.  Although, I did finish the witch seven times.  No, I won't stitch a bowl of wee witches, but I would stitch more than one if I knew who the designer was. Do you stitch a design more than once?

For the holly berries to be turning red Or this little gal to have her own FB account And way too soon to think of saying good bye to the morning glories.  Yet, a gentle rain with cool days cannot come soon enough. Tell me, is it too soon to wish for Fall?

How are you today?"  I'm sure that's what was going through this little fellow's mind as I was returning from my walk.  Or maybe those were my thoughts.  At any rate, it was a nice welcome upon my return.  With cooler mornings, comes later starts and the desire to take in the joys of nature. There really has been a needle in hand these past few months.  A few little monthly projects...sorry no photos...as well as model stitching.  This was an enjoyable project, as the "jewel" and Barb both have the same birthdays which brought forth fond memories.   "Flowers for You" by Blackbird Designs How about you, how are you today?

Seem to have escaped me these past few months.  Rather, they whirl around in my mind failing to be heard in the universe.  Words such as--drought, vacation, fourth, hometown.  Familiar words that can tell a story.  Or do pictures say the words. Before the drought. . . "Early Father's Day present...Priceless!", his words. Boogie Babes. . . Family. . . Theme park. . . Buddies. . . Fourth fun. . . All-Star Game 2012 in KC. . . Kauffman Center for Performing Arts Celebrates. . .  Whirly Word or as we say, "Wordy Gurdy". . . Is it true, a picture says a thousand words?

Is typically associated with the NCCA Basketball Tournament games.  For me it's just maddening to think March is so busy and flying by.  Was First Friday almost three weeks ago?!  Oh, the story this tag tells... Then we've had another birthday...seriously nine already?! It's so much fun to spend time with a happy, creative "free spirit" filled with peace and love.  Note the bright socks...they're so she can see should the lights go out.  LOL And while on the subject of "madness"...I refuse to let change get the best of me!  My thought was to redo the look of my blog...you know lighter and brighter...well, after writing this post, maybe it's a little too maddening. What March Madness have you been up too?

Jumping of the fence brings pussy willow branches into the home.  Not only are they a favorite, it's fun to see how quickly the furry little catkins appear once brought indoors. A favorite branch along with a favorite sampler brings a little early spring to the mantle.  The "Sarah Whiteley Sampler" was published in 1985 by Creative Designs with a price tag of $3.50 on the cover.  Now when was the last time you saw that price on a cross stitch pattern?!  Spring, spring...can you tell I'm ready... Are you?