Sewing & House Sitting

After a great BBQue on July 4th with friend Vicki & her family, she was off on vacation.  I had a great time house sitting for the next couple weeks.  What a peaceful place to spend some time.  Had a doe with her fawn and a single doe in the field below the house.  One day I spent the better part of an hour trying to get a good picture of the single doe.  She stood for 15 minutes at the edge of the field to be sure there was no danger.  She then SLOWLY made her way along the tree line before coming out a few feet and laying down to take a nap!  She soon left but later returned to lie down in the middle of the field to chew her cud!  Guess she felt very comfortable.  At least she was until Opal finally spotted her and started barking!

 I have been able to design & applique 6 more squares for the 2012 Loreto Fest auction quilt.  This makes 12 of 15.  My father-in-law had a great saying  "pick the best (or in this case, the easiest) and you will always have the best left."  (It took me a few years to understand this!)  Well I think I have run out of the 'easiest'.  The next three will be a challenge!  These are the squares I have done so far. 

A couple days before I left, I spotted the fawn in the middle of the field. He (or she) took a few bites, looked around, took a few more bites and seemed very non challant.  Then he took off running for all he was worth.  It reminded me of a mom calling to say "you get over here RIGHT NOW!!  (He is so small, but he is half way between the tree and brush pile)

My time of solitude and watching nature has come to an end.  So it's on the road again and back to Long Beach.  My children and me are hosting the annual "Cousin's Reunion" which is held in a different location each year and this year is our turn.