Our Wild Kingdom!

Well we seem to have a Wild Kingdom right in own backyard! We have hummingbirds galore. They even become accustomed to us sitting on the deck. I've been surprised a time or two when they fly right up to me and hover for a few seconds and then go to the feeder. It's so temping to just reach up and touch them in mid-air. We only get one breed, the Ruby Throated Hummingbird, in our region; but I could swear we have more than that one breed stopping by to feed! We've also got a rabbit or two that like to hang out in our back yard most nights. They're fun to watch. Right now they are liking my Crabapple tree.

I've been make these tasty treats over the weekend! I found the pan at William-Sonoma. I can't remember the name of the dessert but they a Denmark favorite from what I understand. I made the ones pictured above last week and used a Key Lime Custard filling and sprinkled them with powdered sugar. There are so many possible filings I want to try out now! I think any type of jam would work great; maybe a ham & swiss filling and then there's spinach and goat cheese that I want to try. I've got to stop it! Just thinking about them is making me hungry!

I've been stitching away on the latest Blackbird Design, "Blessings & Kind Wishes". I've got the roof almost done. I just love the colors in this piece. It's going to hard to stop working on this one to work on ornaments!

And, for your Weekly Dose of Serenity!!

Happy Stitching,

Malinda

Finally!

I have some stitching to share! I'm not at full speed yet, but I'm getting there. As usually work has been crazy busy! All I want to do when I get home is veg; so stitching hasn't been happening very much around here! The above piece, "Rites of Spring", is about the only thing I can share right now. I finished up my F&S piece last week too but you'll have to wait until it's mailed and received to see a pic.

I also thought it would be nice to introduce my kitty, Rollo. She's also known as the Spawn of Satan around our house. She can be sweet only when she wants to be. The way we figure it, at least no one else has to put up with her.

Of course I couldn't leave out another Dose of Serenity from our trip to the Bahamas.

Other than working like a crazy women things have been pretty quiet. I'm gearing up for the Pal's X-Stitch Retreat in Myrtle Beach in October. This will be my second year participating and I'm so excited. I've still got a lot to do to get ready though. Stitching Grab Bags, Gift Grab Bags, framing, creative stitch piece, oh and ornaments - good gracious I need to get busy.

Well the grill is calling for the burgers! Until next time, happy stitching :)

Huggs, Malinda

I really should

take a look at my own blog sometime. I didn't realize I had duplicated 2 of my Weekly Dose of Serenity pictures......

Weekly Dose of Serenity 2.....

I haven't had much to report lately....I've been super busy at work. I like being really busy but lately it's been interfering with my personal life - so I'd have to say it's getting to be a little much. I think things are going to be slowing down a bit, thankfully. I'm still in my stitching slump! I'm trying to motivate myself by putting a few stitches in Rites of Spring here and there. It's coming along pretty well, but haven't really been in the mood to stitch.

Ruth, I did start some of Christmassy stitching - LOL :) I've stitched 1 ornament that I need to do the finishing on and I started another one. I need to buy supplies for the other ornies I want to stitch - but that may have to wait! Hubbie & I are starting to feel the pinch of the gas prices so we've got to tighten the belt a little.

I'll try not to let too much time pass until my next post!
Malinda