Sunny Spring is Here...

So Teddy, DH and I headed up to the 

lake for our first Spring walk. We 

will not discuss how out of shape I

am...no we won't!

But I was also on a mission to photograph

textures. The trees certainly had lots

to show after our wet winter. 

(there was still a small pile of snow in the 

parking lot)

Anyway lots of things growing on

the trees.

And bark that showed the high

winds we have had

When we got home Teddy proceeded

to take a long nap and I took a 

photo of a very large paw print 

with nails... by are front door.

Wonder if it was our local 

bobcat visiting ....

Not a great photo but I think you can 

see where the nails dug in (TOP).

Tomorrow they say the rain is

returning, which might be good 

as I fear I shall be a tad bit stiff.

Who me..naw , I am the picture of

vitality. Yah right.

Hike on John Wayne Iron Horse Trail

Yesterday was my sons birthday and the weather was gorgeous.

He wanted to hike so we joined him on the John Wayne Iron Horse Trail.

(I must confess I was terribly out of shape)

The parks dept. has done a beautiful job with 

this trail and the hike is in general and easy one

(for those you keep themselves in shape, hint Hint)

I plan on getting back into my walking regime.

I really was worried about the bears this summer.

Now they have left flyers showing a very large cougar

who has the appetite for domestic animals. They are trying

 to locate this fellow as they are worried for  small

children too. Our hot weather has brought out a lot

more animals this year. Normally they stay higher up.

But I digress. We had a fun hike, lovely dinner and spice

cake with vanilla bean ice cream.

Oh yes Teddy went on our hike and said it was a piece of cake.

When we got home he disappeared . Here's where I found him.

Yeah right Ted....

This morning I was very stiff but pushed myself out to

get these pictures of our Japanese Blood Good tree.

Yup Fall is here.

Better start putting the gardens to bed.

Have a beautiful day!

The Sun is Shining! Unbelievable...

The sun was shining today. We could actually see

blue sky. So when my friend arrived we loaded

Teddy in the car and headed up the mountain

to Rattlesnake Lake. (there are no rattlesnakes,

so why they named it that I don't know).

Anyway we had a great walk and hiked up to 

see the water drums. My favorite place.

When we returned home we dropped Teddy off

(nap time) and headed out for sushi. 

Now home and dabbling on my watercolors again.

A GREAT DAY FOR SURE!