Trumpeter Swans

The overwintering Tundra and Trumpeter swans swarm in the farm fields just south of here.

 Now and then a few Canada Geese join in

 When the fields are flooded from heavy rains the swans take a swim

 Elegantly posing

On the look-out.

Hawk and Heron

 Red Tail Hawk

 Another Red Tail Hawk atop a tree

 Great Blue Heron

 On a windy day

Signs of Spring

These were taken in mid March - when spring first started showing.

 Lovely Camelias

 The Wild Plum trees fill the fields and roadsides with white, snowy blossoms

 Such spring beauty.

What are your first trees to bloom in the spring?

Horses

 The fields are green and the horses are enjoying the new grass.

A Brown Headed Cowbird and baby - getting a ride on the horse.  This is unusual, as the Cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of other species and the babies are raised by the host bird.

First Daffodils

A late February down to Skagit to see if there were any daffodils blooming

We found a field with the first blossoms

And another with more blooming

Rows and rows 

And still more to come - and tulips after that

Daffodils are my favorite flower - what is yours?

Happy Easter

Since we can't get together with friends and family this Easter - I want to share some of our past holidays.  Starting with our kids.

Ready for Easter - in outfits sewn by my mom 

 And the next year - an Easter Bunny Cake

 Down through the years - I had such fun sewing all their outfits

 And a few years later - coloring eggs with neighborhood kids and friends.

  Beccy in the middle in pink - Lori to the right in maroon.

  I always wanted a white china cabinet - we found this brown one and I thought I would paint it white - NEVER AGAIN.  All those nooks and crannies - but just wait until you see it in white.

 I do love all the cute doo-dads and decorations of spring!

 And in all of its white glory!!  It took me a week to get it all painted - but so worth it. 

I adore pretty napkin rings 

And of course we have plenty of treats - deviled egg chicks 

Bunny bottoms cup cakes

Bunny cupcakes

 And another bunny cake

Pretty  flowery cupcakes - we made a day of it - frosting and decorating the cupcakes.

 Pretty table settings

 And lots of good food - Easter brunch is such fun!

Happy Easter - may you have fabulous memories!