Spring welcomes the bears

As I was posting about my "Union Blues" quilt -  outside my window I noticed that our tree was bouncing around.  I stood up and looked out and there were our bears.  Mom and her two cubs evidently have just came out of hibernation - it's officially spring.   They didn't get the memo - stay home, stay safe.
Last spring there were three cubs, but unfortunately one cub got hit by a car this past summer.  I'm excited to see them.  They look healthy.  Mom has done a good job.  I hope they keep their distance during the day while I garden.

Spring welcomes the bears

We haven't dealt with bears before this past year.  So right now it is sort of exciting.  I would certainly feel better if they lived further in the woods.  Unfortunately with all the clear-cutting of trees in our area their habitat has been destroyed.  They are finding their food near humans.  Let's hope we can coexist with no problems.
Bears - I've always loved the bear paw quilt block.  This has been a quilt that I've always wanted to make.  I think that a bear paw quilt will be coming up soon in honor of my little bears.