31-DEC-2009
Madi
Madis Dad is going away to academy and she makes him a special card to take with him.
30-DEC-2009
Art and Mocha
Art and Mocha love each other. She thinks he is her man and misses him when he is not here.
29-DEC-2009
Gift Tag Ornament
This is an old gift tag from Auntie and Uncle Warner that I have had for several years. It is so pretty I put it on my tree every year
25-DEC-2009
Auntie and Boys
Auntie with Lawson and Christian. What a Day.
24-DEC-2009
Conner and the blue rocker
Conner fell in love with this chid's upholstered rocker. He was sooooo happy when I surprised him with it.
23-DEC-2009
Cocoa
The kids have been enjoying a cup of hot cocoa every day at Grandma's House during Christmas Break. I put Whipping Cream on until it over flows as it melts. Oh so good!!!
21-DEC-2009
Bird hiney
Isn't this the cutest, fluffiest bird behind you have ever seen???
15-DEC-2009
Grandma's Angel
Conner was too funny. He was the only kid who would not put on the silly costume and he kept his fingers plugging his ears for the whole performance.
13-DEC-2009
Santas Helper Shoes
These definitely made me smile. It was great to see a grown man having a lot of fun blowing up balloon creations and wearing this get up. The rest of his outfit was pretty fun too.
12-DEC-2009
Mooshie
My cornball daughter at our Company Christmas Party. Lots of fun
12-DEC-2009
Little Sparrow in the rain
This little guy was so cold but he stayed around for quite some time and ate seed in the rain
10-DEC-2009
Chasing a Hawk
There is a nesting pair of Hawks that have been here for several years. They showed up together today even though it is definitely not nesting season. I got several photos of them together and then this one of one being chased by a much smaller bird. I love it.
07-DEC-2009
Rainy Day
I love the rain. It is soooooo very rare here. We have had a good bit of it lately. These little birds were huddled outside but when I tried to go out and get a better photo some flew away. They were so darn cute huddled there together.
02-DEC-2009
Old Town at Night
Oh, a night to myself to do what ever I please. Just out goofing off taking photos of the Old Town. Nice crisp winter night. Brrrrr.
02-DEC-2009
City lights
There was a full moon and I just couldn't resist. The moon is so insignificant in this shot though. I still enjoyed it.
29-NOV-2009
Photog's reflection
Boy do I have too much spare time on my hands. I spent a half hour taking photos of my reflection in the window as I took photos of the great sunset. Doesn't take much to keep me amused.
28-NOV-2009
Cat's Nest
Mocha is such a cuttie. She is 10 years old but reverts right back to tiny kitty when put near a nice fuzzy blankie. I have a old ugly and very cozy robe that I call THE MOMMA CAT ROBE and when I wear it I am very loved!!
28-NOV-2009
Birdie shivers in the rain
It was a rainy day, a rareity for us in so. ca. We even got a little snow and some hail throughout the day. I just grabbed my camera and took a few quick shots with out much thought or planning. I got a few nice, happy, accidents as I like to call them.
27-NOV-2009
Old Radio
This was an old radio that belonged to my inlaws. I enjoy having stuff around that was something that made them smile many, many, years ago.
27-NOV-2009
Buzzy Bee
I do love to take these photos of the bees on my flowers. It is an event I never tire of watching. Amazing little critters, yummy honey.
24-NOV-2009
Diva
Madi does love to go through my closet and play dress up. She is such a character and so much fun, just like her mom. Carla was always ready to play fashion model when she was little too.
24-NOV-2009
Tired Baby
Madi crashes too. It has been a long day. I will edit photos until 4:30AM. Boy am I tired!
24-NOV-2009
Sleepyhead
So sweet when they are asleep. What took you so long????
24-NOV-2009
Oh My...
A little tooooooo much make-up. Very creative with the lavendar eyebrows. Street corner or clowns I am not sure which.
23-NOV-2009
Tent Time
OK, lights out now. No more talking... 1 a.m.
23-NOV-2009
Dinner for two
Madi spent all afternoon getting ready for liz to come and spend the night. She tied table clothes around the chairs in a festive cover places on set on the table with a vase of roses candles and candle sticks, good dishes and silver and fine wine goblets. Then she got dressed up in some of grandma's clothes shoes and jewelry. She got an outfit ready for Liz for when she arrived. One fun day.
21-NOV-2009
Liz and Nattie
One more shot, cut the squirming boy out.
21-NOV-2009
Family Portrait
What a job, I tried to set everything up in advance but there is really not enough room. I was the cook also and that seemed to take top priority. I love this phot because it is soooooo them, one tired mommy and two wiggly kids that need attention. No formal shots for them.
20-NOV-2009
The Helpers
That is a lot of shredded bread to make stuffing with tomorrow. We had a nice dinner here with all the family together. There were 20 adults and 9 kids. We polished off a 20.5 lb turkey, 10 lbs. mashed potatoes, 2 huge pots of candied yams, gravy, stuffing, salad, assorted chips and hors'd overes, umpteen rolls and breads, pumpkin pie, pumpkin squares, Brussel sprouts, 16 twice baked potatoes. Did I forget anything? It is the American way to gorge yourself on Thanksgiving. We did our job!
20-NOV-2009
Mad
Conner is soooooo mad at Grandma. Besides getting scoulded, Grandma has the nerve to take his photo while he is mad and hiding. Shame on you Gandma!
19-NOV-2009
Grandma's Speaker
Grandma's constant companion for as long as I can remember while she watched television. She was hard of hearing from the time she was in her early 30's. What a wonderful find up in Art's attic.
19-NOV-2009
Old Baseball
Dave's old baseball that has been well used. It is amazing how I love all this old junk that I find hanging around. Lots of good memories.
19-NOV-2009
Madi's Shoes
Madi's ever so cozy old tennies that her mom said she must throw out. Grandme let them come to her Guest room as a decoration. Probably need to move them out if I get any REAL guests.
13-NOV-2009
Cactus and the sparrow
Always a little friend stopping by to see what's at the buffet.
11-NOV-2009
Lizzy
Little girls love to pose for he camera.
11-NOV-2009
The Gift
Liz gets a present from her little cousin Conner. She has to show Auntie real close.
04-NOV-2009
Birdie
Oh my!! Another bird shot. So much bird poo so little time to clean up.
03-NOV-2009
Mocha gets cozy agin
This cat has now decided to take over my nice cozy chair in my room. If you give a cat an inch they will definitely take a mile.
18-OCT-2009
Visitors
Oh my gosh!! I am putting out food to feed wasps. What will I do next for a photo op??
19-NOV-2009
Mementos
A portion of an old catchers mitt that originally was at my grandparents house. Not really sure who it belonged to. No boys in the house.
16-OCT-2009
Very big guy
King of the porch he would not let any others up there but as soon as his guard was down a smaller guy ran up and took the whole thing and ran as fast as he could.
15-OCT-2009
Hang in there
This little guy had been eating the suet I put out all day but when I tried to get too close for a photo he just scampered up and stared at me and chattered now and then.
13-OCT-2009
Mocha
What a sassy girl. She always has an attitude.
10-OCT-2009
My Dad
Of course he makes me smile!!
10-OCT-2009
Kisses
How long do we have to hold this pose Auntie??? I love this shot!!!
09-OCT-2009
Guitar amusement
Where can we put this guitar that is different? We have already had it all the typical places.
04-SEP-2009
Popcorn
Simple pleasures, a nice bowl of popcorn and someone to enjoy it with.
21-SEP-2009
The three cuties
My main squeeze with his little darlings.
14-SEP-2009
Memories
A photo of a old ratty saxophone case brings back many fond memories of high school days.
12-SEP-2009
Family
My brother and his family are down for the wedding. Yeah!!!!
10-SEP-2009
Anna and Gab
Two little cuties at M&M's rehersal dinner. Mommy and Baby toooooo cute.
10-SEP-2009
Gown Back
My daughter's Wedding gown hanging in my living room on my "new" antique wardrobe.
06-SEP-2009
Jokers wild
What a nasty trick mandy played on her mom. She thought she was eating apple sauce and she threw in a baby hot dog. eeeeew!
03-SEP-2009
Mandolin
What a beautiful Instrument.
29-AUG-2009
Just walking along
A nice little surprise as I pass by Anthony's on the boardwalk in San Diego, CA
23-AUG-2009
My Muse
I have a project in mind for these nice juice toadstools. A photo composite. When will I get to it???
23-AUG-2009
Auntie and Uncle
Spending time with my Auntie and Uncle Warner and their kids and Grandkids and Great grandkids. We always have fun together in our own demented way.
22-AUG-2009
Shiney
A nice clean shiney faucet in the kitchen.
19-AUG-2009
Hummer
Little puffy hummer in the oak trees.
18-AUG-2009
Glossamer Wings
There were several little butterflies out today. What a delight!
08-AUG-2009
TP Brides
We had a ball playing all of our stupid games. It is our family way.
08-AUG-2009
My Beautiful Daughter
Wedding Shower Photo opening gifts.
05-AUG-2009
Hammick fun
Poppa and the kids squeeze into the hammick in the late afternoon.
07-AUG-2009
Horse Camp
Madi's Birthday gift from Grandma, a week at horse camp. Here the kids got to put their hand prints on one of the gentle giants.
03-AUG-2009
Twilight Sky
What a beautiful sight. This is such a wonderful sunset, but then, we do have them all the time. What a paradise we live in.
29-JUL-2009
Three Jump
Madi Conner and Liz all jump into the pool for a nice cool dip.
26-JUL-2009
Surprise
Another little surprise for the day. This little guy was hiding behind the dog water three days in a row. Not too bright but great for my photos.
24-JUL-2009
Hummer
This little guy sits at my back door every afternoon.
24-JUL-2009
Legos
Conner is always building something. At only four it is amazing what he can do. Legos, Lincoln Logs, Blocks or what ever else he can find.
20-JUL-2009
Jumping again
Even this very badly exposed shot could be saved and fun with just a little bit of work. Conner never tires of jumping for Grandma.
19-JUL-2009
Flip Flops
Sophie entertained us all at Madi's Birthday party with her great big flip flops on.
18-JUL-2009
Chi
My little Chi Chi Dog. He is such a handsome and brave little guy.
14-JUL-2009
Jumping
I have started this thing of taking photos of people jumping. It is fun and the people relax and have fun and let down their guard. The kids never get tired of this.
01-JUL-2009
Pasta Sauce
Madi and Grandma had waaaaaaay too much fun with the pasta and the camera. We ended up with a complete pasta sauce facial all recorded on camera. Wait til your mommy gets home!
26-JUN-2009
Fun in the Sun
These babies are so much fun to have around. Today we played in the pool.
25-JUN-2009
Grasshopper
I love finding all the little surprises that await me each day. This is just one.
21-JUN-2009
Father's Day
Being invited to go to the shooting range with my son. We had a great mother and son time.
18-JUN-2009
Father's day card
Madi made a card for her daddy. Great fun with the kids today
18-JUN-2009
Cornball Man
This guy always brings a smile to my face. He is crazy and fun.
16-JUN-2009
Cozy Places
This is a great place to relax in the sun or on a nice night with a fire. Just one problem, usually three dogs join you!!
14-JUN-2009
Lounging Cat
This is what Mocha does every day but it seems appropriate for summer.
18-JUN-2009
Lounging Lizard
Nice sun-shiney day. Great for a lounge around the pool.
19-JUN-2009
Pink toe nails and fuzzy slippers
What fun! I usually have red polish but what a refreshing change PINK.
13-JUN-2009
Carla and the Wishing Flower
This day was a great day spent with my daughter, son-in-law and grandkids. We had many laughs, a few tears, some nice fresh air and a glorious day.
09-JUN-2009
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01-JUN-2009
Scrub Jay Piglet
These guys are incredible. I can't believe how many they can get into their mouths.
30-MAY-2009
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My Son-in-law to be. What a great guy! We are a lucky family.
29-MAY-2009
Spent
I am a weird duck!!! Even this spent rose with not a petal left on is beautiful to me. Some people find this verrrrrry annoying about me. Oh well.
25-MAY-2009
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One more on the same day but I just couldn't resist. We had so much fun!!
25-MAY-2009
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Madi wanted a dress to wear for California days and so she conned me into making this. My sewing machine was quite dusty from sitting forever. After we got it done we had funn on the trampoline.
10-MAY-2009
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I love this photo of my daughter's sister-in-law to be. It was taken on Mother's Day and she is the epitome of a good mother. It was a quiet moment with her lost in thought and cuddling her son Gabe
03-MAY-2009
Buzzy Bee
As we were having a nice dinner out on the patio, this little guy came zooming in and dived right into a glass of ice water. Art saved him from drowning and for a while we thought he was going to need CPR. In this photo he is cleaning his face and getting ready to finally take off after about 15 minutes. He took off then came back and went round and round us as if to say thanks and good by.
01-MAY-2009
Coming in for a landing
This little guy was coming to a screeching halt at the feeder. Really enjoying all the spring activity
30-APR-2009
Liz and Mindy
Liz and Mindy both have there tongues out. This is the usual for Mindy the dog but not the norm for liz the girl. Mindy is the lickingest dog on the planet. We don't know where she gets all that spit!!! She cleans anybody and everybody that will let her.
16-APR-2009
Lizard Face
This guy met me face to face one afternoon. We had a nice little chat.
01-MAY-2009
Piggy Scrub Jay
This scrub Jay has 4 peanuts in his mouth at once. I am not sure how he is going to eat them or if he is just going to haul them away to a nest or something. It is spring so I hope he is going to share with his sweetie and maybe some babies.
23-FEB-2009
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This bird was singing the most beautiful song I have ever heard from a bird. He was up in the Pecan tree singing his heart out for a very long time.
29-APR-2009
Bird Watching Mocha
This is Mocha my cat. She spends most of her day laying by the window watching the many birds attracted to the feeders that I keep filled with assorted goodies. This day she was really excited so she stood on the back of a chair on her tippy toes to get a better look.
29-APR-2009
The Baby Hawk
This baby hawk flew down and landed on the fence by the pool. I was so excited to see it this close. I knew there had been one hatched on my property recently but this was the closest I had gotten to it. I grabbed my camera and then the most amazing thing started to happen. This gutsy little mockingbird starts to attach the hawk and won't give up. She bites him and bashes into him and grabs him with her feet by he just sits there and takes it. The photos are not great but no prep, no tripod and a very anxious photog. Oh well, hope to get another chance to at least capture the hawk close up.
27-APR-2009
Creamer Shadows
Just as I was getting ready to shut off the lights and go to bed I noticed the shadows of my collection of lonely little creamers that don't have a sugar bowl friend. I was intrigued and scurried away after my camera. I had never noticed it before although I am sure it was there.
27-APR-2009
Mocha Lazing in the sun
This cat of mine needs to be right where I am and at this minute she is on the table next to my computer.
23-APR-2009
Mocha Profile
Snoozing kitty waits for some bird action.
23-APR-2009
Fun With Grandma
Conner was over and we had soooo much fun building this big log cabin with attached garage. We had to have a garage door and also a sign that was proudly devised by a four year old. Who cares what the words say???
17-APR-2009
One leg pete
This is a bird the frequents my feeders he is active and healthy and doesn't even seem to notice that he only has one leg. Doesn't seem to be much of a disadvantage.
17-APR-2009
Bird watching
This is Mocha's favorite spot. She loves to watch the birds. They don't seem to even know she is there.
17-APR-2009
Hummer with tongue out
I just love this photo showing the tongue of the Hummingbird sticking out of its beak. Just happened to catch it.
16-APR-2009
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When the orioles come to my yard it is such a treat. They are here for a few weeks and then they are gone for another year.
16-APR-2009
Fly Away Home
These ducks come to swim in my pool just about every day. This is the first time I have been able to catch them in flight.
16-APR-2009
Oriole Humms
I love to watch this Orioles try to eat from the Hummingbird feeders. They go through all sorts of contortions.
15-APR-2009
Lost Baby
We went to shoot some shots of my daughter Mindy and fiance Manny for their invitations and we got this great surprise of this tiny little opposum who was lost from its mom. Stayed just long enough for a few shots.
28-MAR-2009
Beside myself
What a little doll. My cousin Annette's little guy. Too cute
28-MAR-2009
Baby Sparrow
I am pretty sure this was this little guys first time out of the nest. He was so unsteady on his little legs and so curious about it all. Too cute.
22-MAR-2009
Beautiful Temecula
What a beautiful town I live in!!
22-MAR-2009
Old Town Temecula Entrance
What fun down in Old Town!
20-MAR-2009
Teetering
This was so fun to come across. While having coffee at Starbuck's in Carlsbad, Ca I happened on this flower that someone had left teetering there. I watched for a while but it never did spill over into the fountain.
24-JAN-2009
Art Guitar Fingering
I love to hear Art while he practices guitar in the mornings. It really makes me smile.
20-MAR-2009
Sparrow
I love living in this bird haven. So much to see.
20-MAR-2009
Surfs up
Went to a talk by a famous photographer, Lewis Kemper last night. I was so inspired. I took some of my best and different photos today. Didn't go expecting what I was going to take just made the best of what was there. Even Lighting that I would normally grumble about.
20-MAR-2009
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Amazing day with God's Creatures.
20-MAR-2009
Lavendar and Rust
And yet again. I find the Rust as interesting as the flowers, or maybe just the contrast.
16-MAR-2009
Lounging by the pool
I am never tired of finding little unexpected guests.
16-MAR-2009
Hello there
This little lizard was so cute as he peered over the wall at me. He was sooooo cooperative as I took many photos of him.
16-MAR-2009
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The heart is a Birthday Present from my kids one year. It is very special to me.
14-MAR-2009
Cozy
Mindy cuddled up in her blanket as the family get together winds down.
14-MAR-2009
Fishing
My grandson got this little tiny fishing pole for his birthday and my son, his uncle was quite intrigued with it as was the dog, Lucy. They both played with it for hours.
23-FEB-2009
Palm Trunk
Amazing what I find interesting.
23-FEB-2009
Orchard woodpile
I really do live in Paradise!!!
23-FEB-2009
Apple Blossoms
I took a walk down in the orchard. Everything is beginning to wake up
24-FEB-2009
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Carla jumps and makes a great effort to stay within the photo frame. This was on our Zumba night
24-FEB-2009
MadiJumps
I got this idea after seeing a famous photo of British Prime Minister and wife jumping for Life Magazine. I decided What fun. This is my Granddaughter
22-FEB-2009
Orange Finch
Just a variation of the little red house finches.
24-JAN-2009
Art at wild animal park
My Man took me to the Wild Animal Park on my birthday. We had a great time. Of course I had to take photos.
25-JAN-2009
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This always makes me smile. Lawson just loves for his Papa to tickle him and chew on his feet. He never gets tired of it.
11-JAN-2009
Sweet Kiss
My Nephew and his girl went with me to take photos. I caught this unaware but the light was so low the only way to keep it was in this very high contrast. I liked it enough to save it anyway.
10-JAN-2009
Turf War
These little house finches are so territorial. Spring is very interesting.
04-JAN-2009
Engaged
My daughter Mindy and her fiance, Manny
03-JAN-2009
looking up at palm
After a long day of shooting at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego I looked up and saw this beautiful palm tree and blue sky and fluffy clouds. I am truely blessed.
31-DEC-2008
man in moon
Took this photo of the man in the moon for my 5 year old, neice, Liz.
30-OCT-2008
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02-SEP-2008
My New Blue Flippers
These new flippers that I purchased at Marshall's make me smile. They are Nine West, cost next to nothing on sale, and are the funnest shoes I have ever owned. The only ones that might beat them out were Carla's Elephant shoes with the waving trunk on the toes.