Three out of Four

Taken in the cab of my brother's truck, one crazy evening when we drove to Portland to have dinner with him. We hadn't seen him in over 3 years and it was such a treat to visit. Short and sweet.

Sunshine at the Puyallup Fair

I've decided this will be an annual trip for me. The first day of the fair often is the first Friday after school starts - and also you can get in for free with a donation of food to the local food bank. This was my second year and I really like it. Walking around looking at everything I want to look at for as long as I want. We're taking the whole family in a few days but the first friday? Is My Day.

These quilts were amazing:

Graffiti at the Heidelberg

Many memories from the Heidelberg, from watching my Husband play, to parties, to playing in my own bands, to a 40th Birthday way up on top.

Christmas Images

Our Christmas tree.

Self Portrait (unintended actually but I like that I'm in the picture)

And an ornament.

Tomato Harvest

Grew tomatoes for the first time this year, it was pretty fun. And tasty. Can't wait to do it again next year. And yes, they are as small as they look but so flavorful. "Matts Wild Cherry" is the variety.

Best Breakfast Smoothie Recipe Ever

One old banana

1 C. blueberries (frozen OK)

1/2 C. vanilla yogurt

2 T protein powder

3/4 C. Soy Milk

Blend until smooth. So good. So good for you.

JUST HAD TO SHARE. Now, I must go drink my breakfast.

As you were.

A Morning of Mist and Spiders

And this is what you get.

So funny, how scared I am of spiders. Yet I love to photograph them. Maybe someday it'll help me overcome my fear.

Fern on the Mountain

I've always liked the name Fern for a girl, must be from the book Charlotte's Web, one of my all-time faves.

From Saturdays hike with Himself.

Stay Tuned - Just In Case You Were Wondering

Our computer was under attack from a virus, and now its toast. As in, dead.
So, Hubby and I have decided to make the leap to a Mac. Yup. We will soon be jumping into the world of Apple AAAHHH!!! I'm a little scared. Not really. But this virus is pretty bad and we're hoping to avoid this in the future.
So, we'll be back online when we can. Hopefully next week some time.
Hope all is well with you. And by the way - I miss you!!!

Worlds Best Coffee Shop

Its an innocuous little place, but seriously? The best double short americano with room for cream EVER.

This Photo Speaks For Itself.

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

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.

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)

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 - Technology - A Photo Challenge

This was new technology at the time, its a sandwich press.

This is my first time taking part in the challenge over at I Should Be Folding Laundry (which IMO is one of the best blog names EVER). You can go here to check out the rest of the entires.

October Greeblepix Entry

I had a rather tough time choosing a photo for my entry this month. I took this yesterday out walking with my Mom. My parents have the most awesome cabin in Grantsberg, WI, right across the road from a State Park - we were out on this prairie walking around, saw deer tracks, sand crane tracks and BEAR tracks. But no bears- thankfully.
Anyway, this won, its my Mom and Dad's favorite tree. Here is a link to the rest of the greeblepix entries - enjoy! There are so many amazing photographers.

Three Photos Of Lake Harriet in the Sun

Today its snowing, there's at least 2 inches so far. Himself as we're walking to the bus stop this morning "Mama, are they going to cancel school because of the snow?" ha-ha-ha "No my son, this is Minneapolis, they need at least 10 times this amount before its cancelled."

Three Roses

Three of the rose pictures I took at Point Defiance in early September. That was such an awesome day of hanging with a good friend, watching our girls play, walking in the sunshine surrounded by gorgeous flowers. It was a good day indeed.

Camping Again - Nightime Portrait

Its probably kind of strange to finally read some of my owner's manual for my camera while camping. But thats what I did. Hubby and I had some fun after the kids were in bed with the manual exposure settings. This pic was a hand-held exposure for 1.6 seconds. I did lighten it up a bit before I posted it. Oh, and couldn't see a thing as far as focusing goes so I had to best-guess.

Poppy In the Alley

Taken today while out walking with Herself. I think these are poppies.