Bambi
Easter is early this year and I do seem to be having time issues with that, so we've decided to just keep things as simple as possible around here. We're planning a mid-day brunch with our collective families so there's a little prep and baking to be done, but before I slip into my apron and get started, I wanted to leave you with a little Spring inspiration. We rarely see deer during the winter (where do they go?), but they're slowly coming out of hiding again and this little guy was the first to poke his head out. 
The girls and I were in the kitchen washing dishes and cleaning up after lunch, and we looked up and there he was just standing there, as still as a statue, just mesmerized. He stood staring for the longest time. Just watching us. I'm not sure who was more entertained, him watching us, or us watching him. Or if he was seeing his own reflection in the glass for the first time. Maybe thinking his double was a buddy. He lost his mother, and had been tagging along with another doe and her twins last year, but it looks like he's on his own now and doing fine. After a little grazing on the hill, he settled down in the vinca vines for a nap. The vines are scattered with tiny blue flowers now, a sweet sight and a reminder of life anew. I'll be back next week. Have a wonderful holiday!
He's beautiful!
Posted by: Cece Marie | March 20, 2008 at 08:59 AM
How neat. You have a wonderful time with your family, and a wonderful holiday too.
Posted by: Judy | March 20, 2008 at 09:35 AM
WOW awesome!!! How sweet she is :):)
Posted by: Tina Poulsen | March 20, 2008 at 11:19 AM
What a wonderful sight. I love watching animals in their natural habitat. I can't believe he just sat down like that. My husbands family has a cabin on an island in the middle of Lake Winnipesaukee in NH. We see deer quite a bit but one weekend last year, husband I and were the only ones our our side of the island. We were inside getting dinner ready and suddenly he started freaking out, motioning me too him. Right in our camp, about 10 ft from the door was a cow moose. It was amazing. We tried to get a picture but it was twilight and didn't want to scare it. I followed it across several camps...trying to be all quiet. When we posted about it someone said they had seen her swimming across from the mainland the week before. Those large game are so majestic.
Sorry for the long story, I just felt inspired lol. Happy Easter! Love Stacy
Posted by: Stacy A | March 20, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I wish that some of the dear that are around us would pop out. When I first moved here we saw them all the time, this year nothing. Maybe they will start coming our way soon. I love the little bonnet and blanket in you last post by the way.
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | March 20, 2008 at 04:45 PM
SO PRECIOUS!
Posted by: Miss Paula | March 20, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Gosh, beautiful pics! A wonderful Easter to you and yours:-) No ducks this year??? LOL!
Posted by: Suzanne | March 20, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Have a wonderful Easter!
Posted by: dawn | March 20, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Beautiful, simply beautiful! Happy Spring!
Posted by: Alice | March 20, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I found Your website by mistake.
But.........It was one of my best
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I really like things You show and do. I am architect, living in Poland with my sweet 7-year old daughter and huspand, but my interests are similar to Yours.
Best wishes
Posted by: Magdalena | March 21, 2008 at 01:15 AM
I imagine how good it is to look out of the window and see a bambi.
Here, where I live, is quite urban but with the other side of the road facing our little mountain(long but not high). One thing is certain: I will never see a bambi in the woods. A rabbit yes, if I'm lucky.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | March 21, 2008 at 02:34 AM
Oooh...how cute!
Posted by: sabine | March 21, 2008 at 03:17 AM
How wonderful! Great pictures too!
Happy Easter!
God bless.
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | March 21, 2008 at 04:09 AM
So dear... he looks like a big bunny when he's sitting in the vinca.
Posted by: Natalie | March 21, 2008 at 07:41 AM
What a wonderful sight to see! I wish you and your family a very joyous Easter.
Posted by: June | March 21, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Oh my goodness! He's so adorable, and delicate looking. Happy easter to you!
Posted by: Colleen | March 21, 2008 at 11:42 AM
jealous!!!
Posted by: joy | March 21, 2008 at 05:47 PM
SO beautiful :)
We are trying to have a simple Easter this year too. WE had a bigger celebration today with family in hopes that we could have a simpler Easter Sunday. Small, intimate, and sweet. :)
Posted by: Kristin | March 21, 2008 at 09:14 PM
What a nice surprise.
Easter greetings.
Posted by: Irma | March 21, 2008 at 09:31 PM
what a lovely, sweet face! I love that you can take pictures without him getting frightened. I think they are just so beautiful. I came by to wish you and yours a Happy Easter! We are celebrating extra because I just got some advance copies of The Studios Issue for Cloth Paper Scissors with my article on Art Aprons! I made spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread and then French Cheesecake for dessert! So fat and happy! yeehaw! I pulled out the embroidery transfers I got from you earlier- I am thinking about doing a fairy with Chinese Coins- The Doll Quilt Challenge at Flickr for March/April is Chinese Coins. I haven't done one of those yet. I am almost finished with a shawl I am making and then I am doing a few aprons and then the doll quilt! I think I need some helpers! I wish I could start a cottage group! Anyway- Thanks for the chat! Happy Spring! xxxooo kim
Posted by: calamity kim | March 21, 2008 at 09:39 PM
What a very dear picture,and such a sweet one as well. I just love the little bonnets you make and your sweet Thumbelina is just adorable. I am a softy for dolls! Wishing you and yours a most blessed Easter.
Blessings,Shelley
Posted by: Shelley | March 22, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Happy Easter to you and your family, Vicki! xoC
Posted by: charlotte | March 23, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Happy Easter. Hope you have a lovely time. Love the photo's. They are wonderful.
Posted by: Tatania | March 23, 2008 at 12:58 PM
What darling photos.
Posted by: Rosemary | March 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM
ici aussi, on adore cet animal !
http://chanil.canalblog.com/archives/2008/03/18/index.html
Posted by: chanil | March 24, 2008 at 04:47 PM