30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 12)

Today's Theme:  "Something from Childhood"

My sisters and I used to spend hours listening to the Peter Pan soundtrack (on a record!).  My sister, Erin, would always pretend that she was Peter Pan, which was fine by me because I wanted to be Wendy.  Our baby sister, Jeigh, would be the baby, Michael, because she was really young and not really interested in our game.  

We used to dance around the room singing and acting out the scenes.  It was a good time.  

Erin, I'm pretty sure this is why I smile and think of you when I hear "Never Smile at a Crocodile."

I love that I have such good memories of my sisters.  They have always been my best friends.

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 10)

Today's Theme is "View from the Front Door."

Once again, I had to take 2 pictures.  I really like the view from my front door.

It is very green here in West Virigina with lots and lots of trees.

At the bottom of the picture you can see Mister's blueberry bush and the girls' flowers.  

That poor tree in front was devoured by caterpillars this year.  We're not sure yet if it will make a comeback or not.  Poor tree.

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30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 9)

Today's Theme:  Something Pink

Hmmm....I'm not much of a pink person.  

I know, I know, I have 2 daughters!  I should be drowning in pink.  

I'm not.

I did that on purpose.

It's not a bad color, I just don't like it in large doses.  And, I happen to believe that princesses should expand their color options.

So, I was a little unsure what to use for today's theme.

Then, as I was coming inside after going to the store, I glanced at my beloved little flower/pumpkin garden.  Most of the flowers are being pushed out by the ginormous pumpkin plant, but...

These ones are thriving.

I had to do 2 because they're just so pretty!

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 8)

The theme for today is "Lunch"

I like my ham sandwiches simple but tasty: White bread, a thin spread of Miracle Whip, 3 slices of deli ham, and lettuce.  Mmmmm.

Potato salad and a white flesh peach on the side.

Good stuff!

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 7)

Today's theme is "What's In Your Bag?"

Luckily, I just went grocery shopping, so my bag wasn't full of a bunch of junk like it normally is.

Here's what I took to the store with me:

My purse (for the money),

My iPod and headphones (to listen to music while there are no kids around who need me to hear them),

And a book to read while I sit in the parking lot eating a Chalupa from Taco Bell (because every good grocery shopping trip starts with a Chalupa).

See you tomorrow!

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 6)

Today, I am facing the harsh reality that comes with returning from vacation.  That nice relaxing time didn't help me feel any less busy now.  The housework is still here.  I still have to work.

But, I will admit, I feel quite a bit more up to the challenges of daily life.  And not just up to the challenge, but ready to really enjoy it.  That's who I am.  I am a person who enjoys life.  Even on the days that wear me out and are stressful, life is to be enjoyed, right?  Good.

Still, I think it is going to take me a few days to get back into my groove.  I apologize if my project posting is limited.  I'm going to definitely keep trying, but my sanity is going to trump the blog.  I hope you understand.

So...today's picture theme is "Your Shoes."

I didn't wear shoes today.  In fact, I don't wear shoes most days of the summer...or the winter.  When it is warm I'm barefoot, when it is cold I'm sock-footed.

Here's a picture of what my feet looked like today:

I hope you realize that this picture took a lot for me to post.  I am not a fan of my feet.  I think they are funny looking (although I love that nail color!).  I try to dress them up with paint and jewelry, but I still don't think they are that appealing.  

*To clear up any possible misunderstanding, like most women, I do enjoy a good pair of cute shoes.  I just don't wear them very often around the house.  I suppose I could have posted a picture of my many cute shoes, but I didn't think of that until too late!  Oh well!*

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 5)

Hey, all!  I am having so much fun with this photo party!  

Jacque was kind enough to feature yesterday's picture on her blog.  I'm super duper excited!  Seriously, I was dancing a little extra during dinner prep tonight.  

So, today's theme is "From a Low Angle"

This is my pumpkin plant.  I planted it a bit late in the season, so I'm not sure those flowers are going to make it into pumpkins, but this little plant is definitely making the most out of its time!  

When I left for my vacation, it was happily occupying a little corner of my front garden.  When I got home it had stretched its arms and reached out over all of my flowers.  This picture doesn't show it that well, but it grew about 5 feet in length!  My poor little flowers are trying very hard to peek out from under the pumpkin.  I'm very proud of them all!

Head on over and join up!

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 4)

Today's theme is "From a High Angle"

I was lucky!  This is a shot of the mountains around Salt Lake City from an airplane.  It doesn't get much higher than that, right!  

Happy Sunday, everyone!  

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 3)

Today's theme is "Black and White"

This is one of my favorite places to sit.

I don't think I did it justice, really.  The piano is so beautiful and peaceful.  I feel myself relax as soon as I sit down.  

30 Day Photo Fun Party (day 2)

Today's theme is "Something Blue." 

I had lots of ideas during the day, but then when I pulled out my camera I couldn't remember any of them!  As I was staring off into space trying to think of something blue, I spied my brother's hat sitting on the counter.

Perfect!

Who doesn't love Perry, right?!

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30 Day Photo Fun Party

Hello, friends!  I have decided to participate in the 30-day Photo Fun Party over at Jaque's Soda Parlor.  It sounded like fun, so here I am!

Today is day one and the picture challenge is "Your Portrait."

Not too much of a challenge today.  I actually have a habit of taking pictures of myself.  Serious.  Ask any of my friends.  If you leave your camera laying around and I happen to see it, you will most likely find something like this on it:

Head over to Jacque's Soda Parlor to see details of the Photo Party and to join in the fun!