Cedar Waxwing

I saw a bird up high in a tree - singing

It was a beautiful Cedar Waxwing

Wedesday Wee Ones - Wardrobe Check

We've had such fun with Clara and all her friends - but now she is off on her trip over to Denmark.

We are on vacation in British Columbia this week (about 50 miles from our home, nice to have a foreign country so close by).  This post is a review of all the outfits I made for Clara to take with her to Denmark.

 This was one of my favorite outfits to sew.  The little heart print on the skirt and blouse is a fabric from Julee.  Also the frog fabric, which had ladybugs on it whose spots went so well with the tiny hearts - and I had some ribbon with ladybug spots on it - perfect for the handle of the bag.  And the hearts on the shoes just finish the outfit.

 Skirt with suspenders, blouse, frog vest and bag

 Pants with lined jacket and matching bag - and a sunhat to coordinate for a summer jaunt

 The hat and bag also go with the apron of busy bees

 Bubble dresses - in pink and black print - and blue fairies

 Jungle print bag and sundress.  

 A jumper sundress with matching bag and white t-shirt

And the jammies - a nice coordinating set with robe, long jammies and baby dolls for summer slumber parties.

Among the Pilings

The slough in Birch Bay has very old pilings - covered in mussels

And often with a Great Blue Heron wading in the water - waiting to pick up some lunch

Reflections

Maybe better fishing over there.

Barns

Some barns are in sad shape - their time is ending - they have lived a good life and served well.

The blackberries and elderberries begin to take over

As the barns slide back to the earth

But some barns are rescued

 From August 2013 - this barn was old and creaky - covered in ivy - and for sale

 There were two farm houses on the same rundown property - it was sold in late 2014

The ivy taking over the whole barn

And then a few weeks ago we passed by again - the new owners have stripped back the old siding 

And are beginning a restoration.  We'll be back soon to watch the progress.

The Barn Collective

Horses

When we go for a ride we often see horses in the fields - some near farms and others just near homes.

 This horse saw it's person at the other end of the field and was off for a visit.

 I got three quick shots and then he was gone.

 The field was full of buttercups, which I've heard that horses won't eat.

 These three were enjoying the afternoon under a tree.

Saturday's Critters

Dogwood

This was a fabulous year for Dogwood.  These photos are from last month - all the Dogwood trees have finished blooming and melted back into the green that is Washington.

 This Dogwood tree is in our neighborhood and was almost completely covered with flowers.

 Most of the Dogwoods this year were just as thickly covered in blossoms.

Wednesday Wee Ones

Time for Clara to go to Denmark - her new little girl is going to have so much fun

 We'll all miss you so much Clara.

 I think this is the perfect outfit for traveling

 We must have hugs before you go

 We'll always remember the fun we had together

 Bye Bye sweet Clara

 Have a safe trip

  Bye bye

"farvel mine venner"

Visit Diane - always a fun dollie post 

And Candy - more fun!!