Last of the Monarchs

The final Monarch (at least final as far as my little sanctuary is concerned) has hatched and flown away. Not certain how long I should be keeping them until it's too late for them to fly south, I let Mother Nature take her job back this time of year. The mornings are just about as beautiful as weather gets the last few days and I love watching them fly around on their first flight.

I got a jump start on my fall homing that takes over when the weather starts to change. A pot of chili was on the stove and simmering by lunchtime yesterday. The hubby certainly doesn't mind! I even made it full-flavored, no fat-free, lower anything, so it was delicious to say the least.

With the changes in weather and no more butterflies to release or report on, I've decided to document the projects I get myself into during the fall season. This usually consists of things I've grown, found or bought that get made into little gifts for get-togethers or sometimes stashed for baskets of goodies for Christmas gifts. I've made a lot of wreaths recently and since everyone I know already has one and it's time to find new gifts to give, I'll be debuting their appearance online at my new Wreath Boutique. I love making them and they take up a lot of space, so it's time to do something about that. The site is just about completed and will most likely be open for business by the end of the week.

Well, for now, I must load my belongings into the car for a sailing/boat work excursion we'll be taking after a stop for some steamed crabs at a holiday cookout with the family. Happy Labor Day Weekend to everyone. Enjoy and be safe! Thank you for the kind comments on the butterfly photos! I like to share. :)