8.22.2011

Day 13: From A Distance


The quality isn't so hot because I was "from a distance".  Also, I promise Cooper isn't using the bathroom.  He is actually in full bark mode because I scared him taking the picture from around the corner of the fence.  I have to be sneaky or they'll come running and then it would be very close up!


They were helping Tommy mow the grass, wasn't that sweet?!?

8.21.2011

Day 12: Close Up


Watermelon!
My favorite summertime fruit, might be the last one of the season.

8.20.2011

Day 11: Something Fun




Music of any kind


I love music, whether I'm playing, singing or listening to it.  Now, if I'm singing nobody else is listening :).  I really wish that I still had my flute to play, the music is all in the piano bench but I don't have the instrument anymore.  My favorite kind of pieces to play are ones that sound really grand, like patriotic music gives me chills everytime and are so fun to play.  I also like big, strong voices....  Celene Dion, Whitney Houston, lots more.  Then when it comes to the guitar (only Tommy plays) I like to hear calm, relaxing music like Eric Clapton, Damien Rice (not sure many people know who he is but I love him), Coldplay etc.  I go from one end of the spectrum to the other, that's what makes music so fun.  There's music for any and every mood, it's rare I sit in silence in a moving vehicle.

Day 10: Something I Made



My first Sips n Strokes painting.

8.18.2011

Day 9: Faceless Self Portrait


This picture says so much about me... I could sit by the water on the beach anyday, anytime.  It is one of my favorite places.   I love everything about the beach - the clear water, the salty air, the waves, the sea life and even the heat (refer to my previous post about being cold 24/7) I'm actually kind of lazy (eek) and so just lounging all day is no problem for me.  Having my toes done before any beach trip is a must because it kicks off the week of relaxation in a great massage chair. Ahh... one day I'll just be a beach bum in Key West!

8.17.2011

Day 8: Technology




If you know me at all, you must know that I am cold natured.  Not just a little bit cold, like wear sweatshirts inside in the summer time cold.  As a kid, I would run out to the car for a couple of minutes to "warm up" and then run back inside (seriously, ask mom).  I love summer and really dislike everything about winter unless snow is involved.  There is a jacket of some sort and a blanket in all of our vehicles.  This picture is of the best invention of all times.... heated seats.  Oh wait, there's more - that beautiful little button in the middle, have you figured it out yet??  It's a heated steering wheel!  Amazing, I had never heard of such until we purchased our last car and it makes me oh so happy.  I probably would have bought the car with no other feature than the heated seats and steering wheel.  Ah... isn't technology wonderful :)

8.16.2011

Day 7: Something New


Gifts to our little girl from Rachael!  She is the first to buy us some girl stuff.  Aren't they cute?!?  As her husband said, "She didn't give anyone else a chance".  She picked up these items on her way home from work as soon as I texted her :)  Thanks, Rach!