What's the Stitchy?

With Sprinkles On Top

Any idea what's going on in this photo? I'll give you the sitchy on the stitchy in my next post.

XO Terez

There Is Only One HH

HH channeling Harrison Ford

I'm going to let you in on a not-so-secret-secret: my father is a hot ticket.

Not only has he:

Romanced the woman of his dreams, Mamacat, with trips to the beach, Friday night dates, ballroom dance lessons, piano lessons and long drives around Mt. Hood, he has...

Become the number one "Poppi" for his nine grandkids with an endless supply of animal crackers, giant pumpkin patches, a double decker built-from-scratch play house, his endless patience and his pure joy at being a grandfather. But that's not all...

For us five kids, he's been a living example of a person who is living his best life. He's the kind of guy people call on to help them move during all seasons, he stays after gatherings until everything is washed, dried and put away, he gives away his best agates and seashells to the families he meets at the beach, he shows us the value of an honest day's work and has taught us to do an excellent job and try our best all of the time--not just when other people are watching--because it's the right way to live. Because of my father I have watched three of my four brothers become exceptional fathers in their own right and I know that my baby brother will some day follow in their footsteps.

So: to the ladies, the kids, the grandkids of the world: I know HH is a hot ticket. And it doesn't hurt that he has a square jaw and a cleft chin and can channel Harrison Ford. But he's our HH, so you'll have to find your own.

Happy Father's Day, Dad--I love you!

XO Sis

Mystery Bird

Mystery Bird Jeckyll:
Mystery bird in my back yard,
before I started snapping his her
photo through the window.

Mystery Bird Hyde:
Mystery bird after I started
snapping photos. His Her tail feathers
(blocked by leaves) are just
as bright as his her orange breast.

Anyone have any idea what this little guy lady might be? I have never seen anything quite like him her. Sure way to spice up a summer Friday afternoon.

XO Terez

Edit: 7/10: It's a cardinal! A lady bird. Who knew?