Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We are back from skiing in Big White, Canada, just in time for Christmas. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas filled with peace, hope and LOVE. Feel free to download our Christmas letter. Enjoy.

Later.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks for everything!Later.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Thanks to all the American Veterans and Soldiers

This is a photo of a painting titled "Reflections" of the Vietnam Wall in Washington. This photo brought tears to my eyes and put an ache in my heart. Vietnam was a war nobody wanted and our citizens did not treat the returning soldiers from this most unpopular war kindly. The painting inspired this story retold at http://www.pointmanok.org/poem.htm.

Of all the memorials I've visited this one touches me the most.


Later.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Birthday to the United States of America... the land that I love.Later.


Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day

When you're eating your barbecue, smiling and laughing, there is a house somewhere with an empty chair where a hero should be sitting. They gave up their life so that you can sit with your family.

So take a moment to say a prayer for those heroes who did not make it home. And take another moment to thank those around the world who are still protecting us.
Later.



Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter

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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Week Nine Photo a Day 2011

Week 9: February 26 — March 4, 2011

Good thing we are still in San Diego as the transmission on the truck went out. The repair guy told us there was a 90% chance that the problem was minor. No such luck for us. When they pulled the transmission, they discovered it required a complete rebuild for a mere $3k. Updated my resume because now I need to work. Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Blue Heart Scraps “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Week Eight Photo a Day 2011

Week 8: February 18-25, 2011

Still hanging in San Diego! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Three Hearts Digital Designs “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Week Seven Photo a Day 2011

Week 7: February 12 — 18, 2011.

Chilling in San Diego! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from nini goes digi “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Miss you Dad.

Those we loved are never really lost to us.
We feel them in so many special ways...

Through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind.
In the beauty, trust and humor they added to our days.
In their words of wisdom and faith we still carry with us.
In memories of times together that never will be forgotten...

... How I'd love, love, love to dance with my Father again.Dance with my FatherI
've always loved this song by Luther Vandross and Richard Marx. It continues to bring a smile to my face as memories of my dad fills my heart. I miss you, Dad.

I used the collaboration kit “When Friends Meet” by Vicki's AWP and Sweet Blossom Designs.

Later.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day

Sending you s'more love.
Paper and elements taken from the February 2011 The Blog Train "My Heart's Dream."

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Week Six Photo a Day 2011

Week 6: February 5 — 11, 2011.

More catching up in San Diego! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Steadfast and Immovable “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Week Five Photo a Day 2011

Week 5: January 29—February 4, 2011.

Catching up in San Diego! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Bonnie Blou Designs “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Week Four Photo a Day 2011

Week 4: January 22—28, 2011.

Fun week skiing in Utah! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Digital Designs by Darlene “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Week Three Photo a Day 2011

Week 3: January 15—21, 2011.

Fun week skiing in Aspen! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Jen C Designs “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Week Two Photo A Day 2011

Week 2: January 9—14, 2011.

Getting ready to go on a two-week ski vacation. Yeah! Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Angel Hartline Designs “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Week One Photo a Day 2011

Week 1: January 1—8, 2011.

Mostly a fun week doing stuff at home, watching college bowl games and NFL football. A bitter sweet day at a funeral where we got to visit with bunch of people we hadn't seen in years but had to say goodbye to a very good friend. I'm still holding onto my balloon. Click on the image below to enlarge. Paper and elements from Digital Creations from Mlllstream Cottage's “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Photo of the Year 2011

Well, I've decided to do this P365 photo a day project once again. I love taking the photos, but scrapping them involves a lot of time which is in short supply. Still, the end product is well worth the effort. Click on the image below to enlarge.Paper and elements from Secret Stash Designs Secret Stash Designs “Grandma's Quilt.”

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year

Well we finally made it home after stopping in LA to spend Christmas with Gene's family. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year. Later.