Outdoor Wednesday ~ Moon flowers and the Sphinx Moth

I can't remember ever not having moon flowers for me they are a must. 

Late September is when they shine around here the perfume is intoxicating 

or maybe it was the wine I was drinking while watching these open over the weekend .. 

I love watching them go from a tight bud to look at me I'm a star .. 

While I was watching I heard a buzz and felt a flutter as something brushed the top of my head ... 

again could have been the wine but it wasn't ... lol

When I uploaded /download ~ I have never figured out the difference my pictures 

I was so surprised to see I had caught a Sphinx Moth not once but twice. 

I really thought when it happened it was a hummingbird. 

I never saw him so when I found him in the pictures I was thrilled. 

Oh and by the way that little guy travels at speeds up to 30mph ..

Hope everyone has a fun Outdoor Wednesday

 now hurry go visit our lovely host Miss Susan at A Southern daydreamer 

and all of the other wonderful blogs that are participating.

hugs ya'll, Cherry

Shut the gate, don't let the cold in

Oh no someone left the gate open and the cold air has slipped right into Savannah we have a wind chill and may have our first frost tonight : (
On one hand it's sad on the other I can't help but to look forward to all the beauty that a frosty morning can bring or to the wonderful rich foods that you don't even think about till the weather turns cooler. Last week the Forever 40 Somethings had an email frenzy with recipes for soups, stews, chili's and chowders, it's always fun to hear what others enjoy and to try out their recipes, and having said that I will be trying Miss Joey's
chicken pecan quiche that I found on her blog this morning it looks so yummy!
Miss Joey's blog is The Village Voice at http://joeyrandall.blogspot.com
she did several very beautiful post last week on the wine country in Michigan that you have to checkout .. having been blessed with a bottle of Michigan wine for my birthday a couple of years ago from my BFF Jilly Bean it made reading Miss Joey's post and seeing her beautiful pictures that much sweeter.

you really have to go look at Miss Joey's blog you will love it.
And nope these pictures are not grapes but they sure were pretty moon flowers. The vine on the back fence has not stopped blooming since it started back in June. I love the purple color of their pods.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by last week and left such great comments. I love hearing from everyone, but I have to say I'm sorry cause I suck at replying back mostly because all I want to do is get back to reading your blogs and leaving comments on them but know I treasure each and every comment and love seeing who has stopped in for a visit.. and now it's time for a cup of cinnamon tea while I stroll through your gardens on this chilly evening.

Birthday party guest

Look who showed up for my birthday party