Summer and the Bushtits

No, the title of this post isn't the name of a band.  I'll get to that in a minute.   First the weather.
It's going to be 100+ degrees all week, so it's officially summertime in the valley.  When we get a heat wave like this I always try to get the plants watered, chores done and errands run first thing in the morning.  Afternoons are spent in the air conditioning, sewing and crocheting.  For example......

I'm making a quilt for my son before he goes off to college.  This isn't the final layout, there is still some playing around to do.  Somehow I need to incorporate spaces in the quilt for people to sign their names.  I plan on having it finished for his party at the end of July.  I need to hurry up!!!

Today while trimming some low tree branches in the backyard, I found an empty Bushtit nest. 

We noticed a lot of these cute little birds around lately, and now I know why!  The nest is about 6 inches long and looks like a dirty old tube sock hanging from a branch.  If you are crafty,  then you will appreciate the effort that goes into creating one of these.  I know you have better things to do, but here is a video of two little Bushtits in action, weaving their nest. Check it out!  Don't you want to know what something called "bushtit" looks like?
With great restraint, I will stop there and change the subject.

This weekend we're going to a wedding and a party for a friend who is turning 50.  I need to practice getting ready for both.

Works for me ; )

Bushtit

Hahahaha....

I know, grow up already.