Cheaper by the Dozen - Kittens?

I'm not sure that applies to kittens.  We altered our walking route a few days ago, and came across a house with a dozen kittens - yes a dozen.  There are six black kittens, three grey kittens, one striped kitten, and a very charming grey and white kitten.  I'm not sure if they are all from the same litter as that would be a very large litter wouldn't it?  The first day I saw them I could have had the perfect group shot, but I didn't have my camera.  When I set out with camera in hand, the group shot from the previous day didn't materialize.  I was able to to take a few individual photos.   They seem quite interested in me, but won't come close enough to let me touch them.  Sure wish I could take a couple of them, but we travel between California and Kentucky twice a year with the two cats we have - which is kind of like traveling with toddlers.  But that's another story.

Hope you enjoy the photos of these cutie pies!

Vintage Photo Sunday

I haven't done a Vintage Photo Sunday in quite a long time.  As always, when I post one of these photos, feel free to use the image as you like.  This image is a cabinet card of a darling little girl that is dated 1916 on the back.  Her clothes are very cute aren't they?  Just look at those boots.  I can imagine her mother hoping the ringlets would stay in her hair long enough for the photo shoot.

Blogoversary Giveaway Winner

The winner of my blogoversary giveaway is Cozy.  I will be sending your little quiltie as soon as I receive your snail mail address.  Thank you to all who entered my giveaway, and I hope to be more prompt in my future postings.

Blogoversary Giveaway

Today is my four year blogoversary, and I have been Blog-delinquent lately.  Even though this will be after the fact,  I want to offer a little giveaway.  To enter the drawing, just leave a comment on this post.  If you are already a follower or become a follower, your name will be entered twice.   I'll draw the winning name next Friday evening, July 22.  Thank you to all you who have shown patience with my sporadic postings.

The 1920s photo of young women who are joking around on an old swing set was taken somewhere in Carroll, Iowa, and it is the subject of this mini quiltie. Perhaps they are meeting for a school reunion. They look quite happy don't they? The picture is printed on white cotton, and then it is collaged with bits and pieces of vintage fabrics, trims and buttons.

The finished size is 4" x 6". A piece of trim is added at the top for easy hanging. 

Fabric Book - Children & Bikes, Trikes and Wagons

I finished this little fabric book a few days ago, but just got around to taking pictures of it.  I used unbleached muslin for the book structure.  The book is embellished with various scraps of fabric, lace, trims, buttons, pins and cute pictures of children with their bikes, trikes and wagons.  The photos are printed onto prepared white cotton fabric sheets.  The overall size is 5" x 10.5".

Front Cover

Back Cover

Honey Bees on the Move

We had a swarm of honey bees this morning that settled onto two trees.  The largest swarm of bees on one tree is about 2 ft x 1 ft.  The smaller swarm is hanging from a branch and totals about 6 - 8 inches.  As I write this, the smaller one has moved, but the larger one is still on the tree.

Prayers for Joplin

We stayed in Joplin two weeks ago, and attended Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  There isn't much left of the church or the town of Joplin.  I am so sorry for the lives lost, the injured and for the destruction of these peoples lives.  They are in our prayers.

The Getty in Winter

My sister and I visited The Getty Center in Los Angeles in February.  I realized that I hadn't shared any pictures.  I only took a few pictures this year, and they are taken from the garden.  I've visited a few times over the years, and it is a must see if you are in LA.  The beautiful buildings are constructed from stone taken from the same quarry as the stone that built St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.  The artwork housed in the buildings is extraordinary, and there are usually special exhibits as well.  There are places to eat, from a full meal to just a snack.  The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and docent tours are available.   I have also visited the museum in Malibu which is beautiful too, but The Getty Center in LA is my favorite of the two.

San Buenaventura Mission - Ventura California

I have neglected my blog terribly!  Just too much running around I suppose, but it sure is nice to do that.

Recently, on a visit to Ventura I went to the San Buenaventura Mission.  It is a lovely mission as well as an active Parish.  One Mass each Sunday is still celebrated in Latin.  I attended an English Mass, and then took pictures afterward that I am sharing with you.  I hope you enjoy them, and if you visit Ventura be sure to also visit the mission.

San Beunaventura Mission viewed from the park across the street.



Mission sign



Bell Tower and statue of Father Junipero Serra

Statue of Blessed Virgin Mary in garden

Lovely Courtyard Garden

Altar

Side entrance - See how thick the walls are

Around Los Angeles, Hollywood and Los Feliz

We have had such a great winter this year, and we have been enjoying it very much.  Here are a few pictures I took in Los Angeles, Hollywood and Los Feliz. I think the city is very interesting.

Cute restaurant in Los Angeles

Refreshments on a cart in Los Feliz

Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory - View from Barnsdall



Hollywood - Padlocks of Love?



Sidewalk Cafe - Los Feliz



Los Feliz Apartments

Old Los Feliz Theater



Mural on Side Wall of Theater