I'm A Finalist at Greeblepix

Would you mind stopping by The Greeblemonkey site and voting for my picture if you liked it?

Winning would be a fun way to start 2010.

Hope everyone is doing well, have a safe and Happy New Year!

December Greeblepix Contest Entry

I took 36 pictures of this ornament, something I'd been planning for 3 or 4 days. Or at least thinking about it, how to set it up etc. I really wanted some nice bokeh and a warm light. I edited 6 of them, and finally decided this was the best mix of all that was desired.

And, I love this ornament. Everyone in the family gets a similar one this year, but this is my fave. I like what it says.


Anyway, this is my Greeblepix entry for this month. Go visit Aimee at Greeblemonkey and look at everyone elses entries, there are always amazing photos!

You Capture - Holiday Decor

This weeks You Capture assignment over at I Should Be Folding Laundry was Holiday Decor. Go here and check out the other sites and their photos. After you look at mine of course ;-)



Our living room where most of the decorations are.

Messy Santa Hat Wearing Girl

Some day I'll have decent titles for my posts.
Someday.

This Photo Speaks For Itself.

Funny, it looks so much better in black and white.

Not Sure If This Qualifies Or Not...

But I think this is called Hoar Frost. Its when fog freezes as frost, its very 3-D. I really didn't get many good pics of it tho.

Frost on my Windshield

Very blue. I overexposed the picture, not on purpose of course, but I kind of like it anyway.

You Capture - Lines

This was fun!
Underneath the 11th Street Bridge in Tacoma.


This is outside of the EMP (experience music project in seattle) very cool sculpture.


And this is a ramp that goes down to a floating pier behind a Hotel on Ruston Way.


These are all photos so I can participate in You Capture over at I Should Be Folding Laundry. Go there and check out the rest of the photographers. Thanks Beth!

So A Pinecone Walks Into A Bar

I swear it looks like they're talking to each other. From my mantel.

November Sky In The Northwest

A Festive Holly Shot

M'Thinks There Will Be Many Betty Photos

Like this one. Taken in the sunshine this afternoon.
Also, I learned something about photographing a black dog in the bright sun.

A Walk On The Waterfront

And with kids there are always rocks involved, being thrown in the water, in your pockets, at each other, etc.



I think I spelled barnacles wrong. Guess I should spell check.

Betty, the Christmas Puppy

She's a few weeks early. But not really.

You Capture - Food. Its Right On Time.

These are my photos for this weeks You Capture over at I Should Be Folding Laundry, this weeks theme is Food.

Cooking cranberries for tomorrows dinner. Such a simple recipe, and SOO good.




And another of the banana bread I made on Monday.


Lately I've been taking pictures of the food I've cooked, just exploring a new area of photography. Its kind of fun.

Baking With Monstergirlee (Thanksgiving Prep)

Today I baked Banana Bread, Pecan Pie and tried a new technique on my turkey, I went with a Dry Brine. Basically you salt the turkey and let it sit for 3 days. Supposed to be good.


Pecan Pie


And the Turkey, kind of an unappetizing picture but since it was part of the days food prep, here it it. The salt too.




It a four photo bonanaza today - enjoy.

My Brothers Barn

More Inspiration On A Yucca

Hows that for a post title?
Reminds me a teeny bit of one of Aimee (greeblemonkey's) photos.

My Son the Artist

Love this sketch of the Gargoyle.

November Greeblepix Entry

Hosted by Awesome Aimee over at greeblemonkey.
Go here and check out the rest of the amazing entries.





Thanks for looking and Thanks Aimme!

Cupcake Oh Cupcake!

Cooked at the same time, funny how differently they turned out. All tasted fine tho.





And the 4 boys who ate them. Well, one each after pizza dinner.



I'm so thankful to have one boy and one girl. They're both so awesome. (coming soon: a moratorium on my use of the word Awesome)

A Contrived Photo - But I Like It...

Inspired by another very talented photog whom I follow.

Danny and the Concertina

I played a bit with the coloring to give it a vintage feel.

7 Years Old Today!

And I should write an epic post - but suffice to say, my son is so wonderful, he makes me glad to be alive every single day. But I'm a little emotionally worn out, so I'll post a bunch of photos of my Wonderful Awesome Boy!
Happy Birthday!


Another of my Swamp Ogre


This day he complained that the trees for climbing weren't challenging enough. Ah next time they will be


When we were boarding for our flight to Minneapolis, the Pilot was right there and invited my son and another boy to sit up front for a little bit. He got a lesson in flying a plane. Waaayyyy cool.


Some days I only get to take a nice picture if I follow it up with a silly face picture.


More silly faces. In our Magnolia tree out front.


I really enjoyed looking at all the photos from summer. Ah, the warmth. The Light.

The blackberries grow wild everywhere around here

I picked a bucket full at Titlow Park, then came home and picked another bucket full in my neighbors backyard. Made a crisp. Damn good berries. (this was 2 months ago or so)

I'm Already Tired of This Weather

So I think I'll post some sunny flowery pictures.
yikes, its only early November. insert sad face here.

You Capture - Photographers Choice

I chose Natural Autumn Light for this one. I love the quality of light in the afternoon on a sunny October or late September day.
Thanks to Folding Laundry for hosting the photo challenge week after week, even when you're feeling so awful. Head to her site to look at all the other great photos.