Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Two new birds

 Hooked up these two birds the last few nights. A fat robin and a bluebird. Still need to be sewn and stuffed and get some fun legs and feet or shoes. A project for tomorrow.


 On Easter day we took a drive over to Zaca Lake. I hadn't been there for over 30 years so it was a special treat to see that it looked just the same as I remembered. This area has been a sacred and spiritual place  for the Chumash Indians for 13,000 years and now is a rustic resort that holds retreats in the wooden cabins.

 We drove around the lake to look at the cabins and then took a hike all around the lake. It's an easy walk because the lake is small, but it is the only natural lake in Santa Barbara county. We saw deer, rabbits and lots of birds.

 Before our excursion to Zaca Lake we had Justin's Easter egg hunt. The cats had to help him out as he searched under the big rocks and in the vines and secret hiding places my husband and I  came up with.


 One of my hiding places....

and finally he found them all!

6 comments:

Me and Bis said...

Love your two new birds and the Zaca Lake scenery, so beautiful. The lake looks so quiet and peaceful.

Tara's Art Camp said...

So wonderful! And the lake looks magical!

Mary Stanley said...

Thanks, for your visits! It is a magical place!

Hazel Terry said...

Lovely birds :-D

Angela said...

your birds are lovely. I particularly like the pretty bluebird :)

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Your birds are very lovely indeed. And the lake area is gorgeous. Looks like perfect walking weather. Enjoy and best wishes, Tammy