Newborn

My blog friend, Teresa, from North Carolina (http://somanywords-teresa.blogspot.com) asked me to play along and have some fun so here I go. Okay you guys, wanna' join the fun? Here's what to do:

1. Open your first photo folder
2. Scroll to your 10th photo
3. Post that exact photo with its story
4. After you've done that, tag 5 people to play along.

Here's the story to go with my photo:

In the 1990s, we lived in Mill Valley, CA, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. One weekend we decided to drive to Point Reyes Lighthouse. For those of you who do not know, Point Reyes is the windiest place on the Pacific Coast and the second foggiest place on the North American continent. On the drive from our house to Point Reyes we crossed a long stretch of farmland. This particular day we came across a cow in labor. We stopped and I took photos (she didn't seem to mind). I have some pretty interesting photos of the birth, but I'm supposed to post the 10th photo in my folder, so you're spared the actual birth process (see how carefully I follow directions).  This photo was taken after the newborn arrived in the world. The mother tried for nearly ten minutes to get the baby to stand and I was getting worried, but the blessed event finally occurred. That baby stood on all fours, and the wobbly legs held. It was a joyous moment for all.

Now for my five tags:

Elk: http://www.redorgray.com/
Caryjo: http://caryjo-roadrunner.blogspot.com/
Susan: http://susan-moment.blogspot.com/
Kamana: http://journallingthroughphotos.blogspot.com/
     and (I'm stealing this from Graciel: http://evenstar-art.blogspot.com/):
YOU!

Enjoy your day everyone!

Skylight Snowmelt

Icicle Day

 

 

The Lost is Found!

Hubby finally got son's car dug out of the snow.

Hubby's efforts exhausted Blaze.

I Heart Valentine's Day

 

Taking a break from snow photos today. This post

comes from last year's Valentine's Day. Will never forget walking 

out the door on February 14, 2009 and seeing this leaf

in the flower bed. Nature's gift!

A Not So Pretty Picture

 

This was taken from my iphone. 

They finally got here to plow the driveway.

We have snow from ground to roof line.

Think this pile will still be here in June?

Digging Out

Trying to dig out
so Blaze, the dog,
can get outside
to do his duty. 












Our picnic table
on the deck
disappeared under
the snow.












Somewhere out
there in the driveway
is my son's car. Anyone
have a clue where it is?

The Simple Things

God bless you, Christina, for your offer to donate $1 

to Doctors Without Borders for each 

Simple Things post to the amount of $250. 

Visit Christina's site: 

http://soulaperture.blogspot.com/

Orchid Extravaganza

Don't miss the Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens—

January 23-March 31.

On the Lookout

Inspired by Pam's Tuesday post:

http://pamstebbins.blogspot.com/

Too Busy To Pose

Prayers

God bless Haiti and all those beautiful, suffering souls

MARLEY & ME

A good book

a glass of wine 

then to bed.

'Night!

Kreativ Blogger Award—Thank you!

I feel so honored to receive this award from Debbie. The instructions for me to are as follows:
1. Thank the person giving the award.
2. Copy the award to this blog.
3. Place a link to their blog.
4. Name 7 things people don't know about you.
5. Nominate 7 bloggers who you admire (WHAT? ONLY 7???)
6 Place a link to these bloggers
7. Leave a comment on their blog notifying them of the award.

Thank you so much, Debbie. Following you has been such a joy and I'm glad you thought of me for this award. Here is a link to Debbie's blog. Be sure to stop by and see her. She's got the cutest pug in the world (who, by the way, has a blog, too)  http://www.ols1-ols1.blogspot.com/

Seven things people don't know about me:
1. I'd rather be in Texas.
2. I have thirteen limited edition fountain pens. (My husband is probably going into shock about now.)
3. I want to be an astrophysicist when I grow up.
4. I have flown a two-seater airplane—for about 35 seconds.
5. Morning Star Green Tea is my favorite incense.
6. I am a football fanatic.
7. Yoga. Just...yoga.

This last part was the hardest. ALL my blogging friends are my favorites. Enough said. Visit these lovely people. You'll be glad you did!
1. Elk  http://www.redorgray.com/
2. Kate http://katespictureaday.blogspot.com/
3. Kat  http://www.akatscorner.blogspot.com/
4  Marcy http://ordinaryenchantment.blogspot.com/
5. Vivian http://vivianspictures.blogspot.com/
6. Teresa http://somanywords-teresa.blogspot.com/
7. Bush Babe http://bushbabe.blogspot.com/

So there you have it my blogging friends. Thank you all so much for following me and know you're all special to me.

Only God Can Make a Tree

Every Body Has a Story

Evening in Santa Fe

If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.—C.K. Chesterton

Rosy sunsets are abundant in Santa Fe. When the sun's rays strike adobe, no color enhancement is needed.

Moving Into the New Year

Will be traveling these next few days and won't post, but will visit your blogs.

Blessings to you all this new year!

Snow Day

Twenty inches of snow.

Frozen pond is ready for ice skating!

Angel Descending

Ever felt an angel's breath in the gentle breeze?

A teardrop in the falling rain?

Hear a whisper amongst the rustle of leaves?

Or been kissed by a lone snowflake?

Nature is an angel's favorite hiding place.

—Carrie Latet