swiss chard.

Do you know what time of the year it is Emma?

No Nani, what time of the year is it?

learning to swim.

We wonder why moods are so much better in the summer.

When I see cheerfulness like this, I just want to hug someone.

fireman.

Summer hues.

Just one more good thing about summer.

hydrangea.

Such high hopes for this little guy,

and me.  This could be it, my best shot yet.(iphone)

summer evening.

My hopes are a reality.

After a bit of a struggle.  Isn't that how we learn though.(iphone)

oh my aching back.

And then there's Noah

Every inch of his personality is the opposite of his sister's, and every inch of my heart loves him just as much.

coloring in black and white

Even in black and white the serious, calm and quiet colors in Emma's personality come drifting into her playtime.

"the calder"

staircase @ the GRAM.

Avery- 2 months

She laughs, she coo's, she has my heart.  Our Avery at 2 months.

turkey, lettuce, tomato on whole wheat pita.

Just a couple of old bags sitting on the park bench,

waiting to shoot an elderly woman.

light my path.

hot fun in the summertime

Spike the ball!!!!!!!  Whatever that means.

Stop and smell the roses.

                                                                 Literally

refreshing.

Can't you just hear the silence?

There's just something about a quiet morning that brings such contentment.  With both Rachel and Bill gone for 2 days(sigh), the quiet is sublime.  However, at some point I would like my noise back.

clematis.

favorite bowl.

transition

I love this time of day when I transition from work mode to Ahhhhh mode.

sprinkler.

toasted.

considering the lines

When I first looked at this picture I thought to myself "Oh, another picture of a bridge with some cool lines of shadow. However, as I looked at it for a while, I started focusing on those lines, and here's what came to mind.  There's life, straight and uncomplicated.  It's the zig zag lines that really started me thinking, the ups and downs I have sometimes on a daily basis.  Then, if I look down the path a little further, I see a  total blocking in the line, a big dark area bringing the line to a halt for a while.  That blockage is what I do not look forward to.  That blockage is where my faith comes in handy.

husband & wife.

Neighbors

My silly neighbors are a delight and one of the best parts about living here. Here's to the Sconsett point gang who always make me laugh.

beautiful bride.

eye on the ball and follow through

It works not only in tennis, but in almost every other aspect of life.

the aisle was lined with flowers.

the groom's suit.

Bob

So many times people enter our lives, leave a mark then exit almost as fast as they entered.  That was the case with Bob.  Have fun on your trip to China Bob, and thanks for the 411 on the flood of "55".

the bride's bouquet.

Old and abandoned.

It's one thing to be old, we can embrace that state.  Its filled with wisdom, character and a whole lot of good memories.  What scares some, is being old and abandoned.  It's a lonesome place to be.  I don't worry all that much though, I know love will be there for me when I need it most, it already is.

wedding.

reflecting on reflections

Can you even imagine before mirrors came to be, what wonder must have been felt the first time a person saw their reflection in the water. Just a thought: What would it be like if we never really saw ourselves, physically. Or even more thought provoking, what if, what you were inside was reflected in your beauty on the outside. Kind of like the movie Shallow Hal. Hmmmmm I'm just wondering what I would look like. Just a few rambling thoughts on reflection

brown eyes.

red, white & blue.

Papa

Papa looks at her.  He turns her this way and that.  He takes a good look into her eyes.  Hmmm he thinks, this one could be a boater.

Moo.

it was a good ride.

In the, oh so wise, words of Miley Cyrus...

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

36 years.

Job well done, fellas

The best part was the look on their faces when the crazy lady came out and asked if she could take their picture for her blog.  The giggling was priceless, especially when she said "NO smiling".

blue skies & puffy clouds.

I think I'll save my penny, thank you very much.

FYI, I am NOT standing on this scale.