My life in 365 days

31 of 365 Miss Eva

2012-01-31T17:25:00.003-06:00

Miss Eva and I went for coffee at Cafe Sola this morning. Mommy was having her prenatal appointment so this seemed a good time to sit and chat for a while. Eva was more interested in my cell phone and camera then my small talk about the weather and life. She has a very keen interest in and extraordinary know-how when it comes to all things electronic or computer.

Eva knows more about the operation of an iPad then I do. She appeared a little ticked that there wasn't an app on my phone for photos. Get with it Grandma!
She has a vocabulary of about 5 words that only her parents understand but she is proficient at texting. Although we are not quite sure what language she is texting in.
Grandpa, did you get her text?
We have also received the odd phone call from her - which her parents knew nothing about. They were sleeping at the time.

30 of 365 Another Day

2012-01-30T18:53:00.002-06:00

Time escapes me. I can't make it slow down or better yet multiply. To have 4 more hours or an extra day. The list just doesn't fit into the allotted time and the day job keeps me an extra hour today only to arrive home to "empty the dishwasher""take your 365 shot". But no complaints. It will get done one day. Ah to leave it all for tomorrow. Not procrastination. Just time escaping and fleeing. It was a productive day. Tomorrow's list will be shorter..... I hope.

29 of 365 White Lady

2012-01-29T22:06:00.000-06:00

is it January 29th already?

Went next door to our neighbours for Sunday roast beef dinner with all the fixins. It started with Dave's famous "white lady".

28 of 365 More Miss Eva

2012-01-28T22:39:00.000-06:00

...because we had her for over 24 hours and loved every minute of it. Here she is with Grandpa at the petting zoo - not sure she wants to get too close to this fellow.

27 of 365 Miss Eva

2012-01-27T21:55:00.001-06:00

..is here for her first ever sleep over. We fed her spaghetti and she loved it.

26 of 365 Orchid

2012-01-26T18:03:00.006-06:00

My orchid is starting to open all its blooms.

25 of 365 Yorkton

2012-01-25T22:44:00.002-06:00

Starting to get around town a little.

24 of 365 Orchid

2012-01-24T21:06:00.002-06:00

Well the orchid seems to like Yorkton. I brought it here and it really opened it's blooms. Or may be it is because it is warm and very dry in this apartment.

I am sure that if it could talk, it would be crying "oh thank you for taking me away from the dreadfully cold and icy window".

23 of 365 On the Road Again

2012-01-23T20:47:00.000-06:00

22 0f 365 Bling

2012-01-22T22:54:00.002-06:00

I usually choose food or flowers for the 365 when I am too busy to come up with something creative. But since it is not the season for flowers (and will not be for 4 months) and the cupboards are bare (heading to Yorkton shortly) I have discovered my cheep jewelry from Cleo's with my macro lens gives me a decent 365 in short order.
some bling...

21 of 365 The Word

2012-01-21T21:42:00.000-06:00

My husband prepares for the gathering of the saints at our home tonight.

20 of 365 JUMP!!

2012-01-20T20:52:00.000-06:00

Today is my mothers birthday! Happy Birthday Mom! (I phoned her)

Harold's car has not started all week. David got home from Yorkton this afternoon and the guys got her going.

Looking forward to warmer days....

19 of 365 Beads

2012-01-19T20:00:00.005-06:00

Rarely wear them because they are a little heavy.... so I photographed them. Found an object in this house not yet in the archives. :)

18 of 365 Ice

2012-01-18T19:36:00.000-06:00

Still bitterly cold. Be safe out there!

17 of 365 Winter

2012-01-17T19:44:00.001-06:00

No doubting that Winter has arrived with a vengeance and plans to get more severe before easing off and giving us a reprieve. Exposed skin will freeze in under 3 minutes tonight. So why does this photo look so innocent?

Never underestimate nature.

16 of 365 Drawing a Blank

2012-01-16T19:29:00.000-06:00

15 of 365 SNOW

2012-01-15T18:55:00.001-06:00

It has arrived. Froze my toes and fingers getting this shot.

14 of 365 Fun

2012-01-14T21:39:00.001-06:00

with G-ma and G-pa tonight. :)

13 of 365 Prairies

2012-01-13T23:15:00.002-06:00

It's all you get today - busy cleaning, driving (3.5 hrs) and working on clients photos..... But taken at 110 kph. :) I wasn't at the wheel.

12 of 365 Scrabble

2012-01-12T19:18:00.001-06:00

No home is complete without a game of scrabble so I picked a very basic one up at.... Canadian Tire. When you live in Yorkton you spend a lot of time at Walmart, Superstore and Canadian Tire. Too much time. But I am decorating on a budget here. One day I will visit some of the other stores in Yorkton.... when I find them.

I won.... of course.

11 of 365 Lemon

2012-01-11T20:34:00.003-06:00

They were on the glass coffee table and the setting sun shining in on them. Since the theme this week on my 365 group is yellow, it was a no brainer.
Love lemon... lots of it in todays salad dressing. :)

10 of 365 Tuscan Bean Soup

2012-01-10T20:11:00.000-06:00

....with shrimp and Parmesan. Recipe from Pioneer Woman.
Rating? My sweetheart said "Wow, tastes like you have been slaving over the stove all day. Fantastic!"

9 of 365 Condo

2012-01-09T20:40:00.000-06:00

Starting to feel a little more like home away from home. We are experts at putting furniture together.

8 of 365 On the Road Again

2012-01-08T20:29:00.002-06:00

A prairie moon at 110 km/hr. Off to Yorkton for the week with a van load of stuff. Our chairs came - we have a place to sit.

7 of 365 Tessa

2012-01-07T23:59:00.001-06:00

I did a model shoot for an 18th century romance novel- involves ships and pirates, romance and, well obsession!
arrrrgh!!
And designed the cover today too. It was a very creative day. Also did a newborn shoot - 10 days old and so so sweet. I will post on my blog soon but those photos still need some editing.
Here is the heroine, Tessa. The book will be available through Kindle soon.

6 of 365 Poinsettia

2012-01-06T19:13:00.001-06:00

I usually have a poinsettia each Christmas and take a photo of it.... but forgot. Until today, that is.
Today is my son Paul's 26th birthday. Oh my it feels like he was born only a few years ago ~ a healthy 9'6". I would have a photo of him but this dear son is 2000 km's away. We phoned.

Happy Birthday Paul!

5 of 365 He is Home

2012-01-05T19:48:00.000-06:00

This week has felt VERY long.
I think we have some adjusting to do. This 3.5 hr commute to work is really throwing a wrench in our lifestyle.

4 of 365 Orchid Beginnings

2012-01-04T19:23:00.000-06:00

Only 361 photos to go....
sigh....
Last April when my Dad passed away a co-worker gave me a beautiful orchid. Her thoughtfulness and kindness was such a blessing to me during a hard time. It bloomed for over a month and then the flowers faded. I followed the instructions carefully but no new blooms - not even an inkling of a new stem. I watered and fertilized it now and then when I remembered.
Last week I noticed a new stem coming out of the old dried stem with 5 maybe even 6 wee buds. I was pretty happy. It should be in full bloom by Dad's birthday on February 13th. I am blessed again.

So follow along with me as I photograph this reminder of a wonderful man.

3 of 365 Smokin' Some More

2012-01-03T21:16:00.001-06:00

Found it really hard to choose again... so there are more on the photography blog.

2 of 365 Smokin'

2012-01-02T21:50:00.000-06:00

Playing with incense tonight.

It took about 50 shots to get this.

Note to self - charge those flash batteries before you start. Set the F-stop really high. Keep the smoke away from the back ground.

Here is choice #2 - I like how the smoke actually folded back into itself.

1 of 365 Happy New Year

2012-01-01T23:59:00.002-06:00

Well, writing 1 of 365 was done with a little hesitation I can tell ya. But after 2 years of this it looks like grabbing my camera every day seems to be a habit now. Without even thinking, after making beef bourguignon and cleaning up the kitchen, I looked at the sun streaming in the window, and thought - oh there is my 365 and grabbed my camera.... and I was at that moment committed.

So, here we go again.....

Just booked another summer wedding. It looks like it is shaping up to be a busy year of photography. :)

I am limiting myself to 5 weddings this year and no more..... just so ya know.

365 of 365 Happy New Year

2011-12-31T22:39:00.001-06:00

I have waited a whole year to write 365 of 365......

From our gang to yours, wishing you all a very blessed and prosperous 2012.

364 of 365 Osh Kosh Girl

2011-12-30T20:31:00.000-06:00

The Genuine Article
Doesn't she just look so darn cute in her new Osh Kosh's? Her Mommy grew up wearing these too!

363 of 365 Another Miracle

2011-12-29T21:44:00.000-06:00

One year ago Alicia and Aaron lost their newborn Lylah shortly after her early birth. Here they are less then 13 months later celebrating the birth of a healthy 8 pound 1 once baby girl. Sloan is 20 hours old in this photo, surrounded by her loving family.

362 of 365 Butter Tart

2011-12-28T19:52:00.002-06:00

Another Christmas indulgence.....

361 of 365 Some Assembly Required

2011-12-27T19:43:00.021-06:00

No internet for 2 days. I survived.
Setting up a condo - 6 hours of connecting the washer, dryer, fridge and stove along with two queen bed frames and mattresses, a couch without feet and a chair without feet, not to mention the solid maple pedestal dining table that came in 5 pieces - and 4 loads to the dumpster with all the carboard and wrappings. We were a tad tired. But the fridge did it's thing and the Tinhorn Creek Pinot Grisio (the only edible item in the condo) was well chilled by 7 pm when my back said no more! It is coming together. Next visit there will be internet.

360 of 365 Wizard

2011-12-26T22:33:00.000-06:00

Played a game of wizard tonight. Harold came from behind and cleaned up.

No internet access tomorrow and Wed. I will try to update the days photo late Wed or Thursday evening.

359 of 365 More Miss Eva

2011-12-25T21:42:00.001-06:00

I know, another photo of Eva. Just can't resist because she is here at our house again and having such a fun time. I seem to be spending a lot of time in the kitchen the last week. I didn't think you wanted to see yet another photos of 9 people round our dining room table.

It was hard to get this photo of her. She has discovered running. So here she is wearing her red sweater and leggings Grandma & Grandpa bought her for Christmas. The leggings have little red hearts on them. :)

And Mark has officially made Eva a Winnipeg Jets fan.

358 of 365 Miss Eva

2011-12-24T23:59:00.000-06:00

takes a bath.... after running around hitting her head this evening. The poor girl is so anxious to run and she just learned to walk. That kitchen table just kept getting in her way! Here she is having a bath and getting her jammies on before heading home with Mom to go to bed. Tomorrow will be a lot of fun.

357 of 365 Miss Eva

2011-12-23T17:58:00.001-06:00

plays the piano with Grandpa...
We get to babysit tonight. Yes sir - it is Raffi, dancing, puzzles, the kitchen cupboards, hide and seek, the piano, supper, and a bath, among other things.
Good thing there are two of us and only one Miss Eva.

356 of 365 HOHOHO

2011-12-22T21:49:00.000-06:00

and a Merry Christmas to all of you!

355 of 365 Allison's Birthday

2011-12-21T21:45:00.000-06:00

Our baby turned 22 today. I remember the day she was born - one of the coldest on record in Winnipeg. The car wouldn't start at 1 am - an hour after she was born, and her Dad had to call her Grandpa to come down to the hospital and give it a jump.
My how 22 years have flown by.

354 of 365 Sharing His Love

2011-12-20T22:43:00.001-06:00

The gang came for dinner tonight. We shared a huge meal, celebrated our friendships in Christ, and generally indulged. Then we played Cranium and Way of Peace. It was a fun evening and I am blessed! God is so good to us.

353 of 365 Christmas is Wonderful

2011-12-19T22:24:00.001-06:00

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.

Nothing gets you into the mood for Christmas more then to invite family and friends over. Tonight our neighbors dropped by for a few hours. Tomorrow the Bible Study crowd is joining us for supper - there will be 12 all together. Wednesday we celebrate our daughters 22nd birthday and Thursday is my office Christmas Party. I plan to sleep on Friday!

We are short 3 Christmas stockings this year - Paul, Allie and Tanis will not be joining us.

352 of 365 Eggnog

2011-12-18T19:35:00.000-06:00

What a wonderful December indulgence.

351 of 365 Our Angel

2011-12-17T20:30:00.000-06:00

Our son Paul made this angel in grade 4. His teacher was the best teacher in the whole world - Mrs Meighen. Paul is now almost 26 yrs old and a father of one and another on the way.
Time flies.
I love this angel. He brings back wonderful memories.

350 of 365 Penguin

2011-12-16T22:46:00.000-06:00

He comes to visit every Christmas and I can't remember where he came from. Perhaps one of my children can enlighten me?

Only 15 days left in the year... which means only 15 more 365 photos to go.

349 of 365 Snowmen

2011-12-15T20:03:00.002-06:00

348 of 365 Funky New Lamp

2011-12-14T20:37:00.001-06:00

347 of 365 Nativity

2011-12-13T20:05:00.002-06:00

Some nights this 365 is a real chore.... not very often, but on the rare occasion.....

So I am just photographing the Christmas decorations around the house. Would rather play with smoke and lights.... no I would rather go to bed and read my new Scotty Smith book.
Feeling overwhelmed with trying to get ready for Christmas, entertaining, gift buying, completely outfitting a 2 bedroom condo in Yorkton... work! and getting enough sleep. Trying desperately to get to the gym at 5:45 am and failing miserably.
Send Christmas letters?
hmmm... my life is the antithesis of the scene in this photo.

This too shall pass. I will stop whining now.

346 of 365 Chritmas Fun!

2011-12-12T18:52:00.002-06:00

FINALLY got the Christmas Decorations out today... well David did. I just came home from work to enjoy them... and a wonderful chicken supper.
It is Monday night and the Bible study gang arrive any minute. perhaps tonight we will read the Christmas story. It is starting to feel like Christmas around here.

345 of 365 Touch Down!

2011-12-11T17:44:00.002-06:00

Ken's pick - because he is into planes - is the B&W. I am partial to the coloured but like the action of the B&W.
Taken as we landed in Vancouver on a Dash 8.
We are home... and I have to go to work tomorrow......and the laundry is almost done.
Sort of.

344 of 365 Evening on the Ocean

2011-12-10T23:47:00.000-06:00

We has the most unusual supper last night. We enjoyed sushi on an old boat down at the water. Paul and Allie (and Tanis) treated us. Quite unique! I slipped out just after we ate and caught this long exposure of the boats moored at the next dock.

343 of 365 morning walk

2011-12-09T22:57:00.000-06:00

We love our morning walks in Victoria. A stop at the coffee shop and some views of the ocean are always on the agenda.

342 of 365 My Mom and Me

2011-12-08T23:59:00.000-06:00

341 of 365 Raggedy Ann

2011-12-07T22:40:00.001-06:00

The Canon spent the day in a jet or the boot of a car... so this is all a hotel room had to offer tonight. Travel days can be brutal especially when they start at 4am. I picked this up for Eva today between stops and can't wait to have her in Eva's stocking Christmas morning. This whole grandparent thing is wonderfully expensive. :) Hand sewn and oh so soft. How could I resist?

340 of 365 Packin' the Gear

2011-12-06T19:14:00.001-06:00

Yup, you know what this means.
Nothing exotic. No beaches or palm trees. Just heading out to Victoria for a few days. I haven't seen my Mom since Dad died last April and I feel awful about that.
So a few saved EDO's (earned days off) and some air-miles and I am out a here.
Now to packing the non essentials.....

339 of 365 Head Shot

2011-12-05T18:32:00.002-06:00

I got in the door just after 5:30pm - a long day at work that started at 7:30am this morning and traffic going and returning is aggresive and rude. What is it about Saskatchewan drivers!!

He needed a head shot. National Executive search company wanted his headshot - an hour ago.
We were expecting guests for supper. The Bible study gang due here in an hour.

Two speedlights with umbrellas on stands, a black table cloth, a stool, tripod and remote trigger - we got her. Not bad for about 12 minutes. No glare on the glasses, even skin tones, no shadows.

It has been sent. The dining room is a mess.

The things I do for this wonderful husband of mine. He is more then deserving.

But he could have shaved.... I am still madly in love with him. :)

338 of 365 One HOT Drink!

2011-12-04T17:52:00.001-06:00

Today I crossed another item off my photography bucket list and mastered light painting.

Okay perhaps I didn't master it, but I had a blast painting with a flashlight. I think I came close to mastering it though. I also used off camera lighting to make sure the glass was well lit and gels to add that golden glow. The photography arsenal is growing.
I was so happy with the results, that I had a difficult time choosing today's 365. But here is Harold's choice and the rest are on the regular blog HERE

337 of 365 Miss Eva

2011-12-03T21:30:00.001-06:00

Eva spent the day with us. And a busy day it was. Now that we have a car seat in G&G's car we can take her shopping with us. We are pooped!
Here she is watching Raffii on the TV while grandpa strums along on his guitar.

336 of 365 Mmmmm Ice Cream

2011-12-02T19:29:00.001-06:00

Friday night.
Long week.
Why not!

335 of 365 Good Neighbours

2011-12-01T21:13:00.001-06:00

last month of the 365... where did the time go?

Well tonight we were invited over for some mighty fine food and wine along with candle light at our neighbors. What a nice way to spend a few hours after work today.

334 of 365 Omelet

2011-11-30T21:47:00.000-06:00

It's a pretty lame photo tonight lacking inspiration and composition, but didn't get in the door until 8:30pm - so it was omelets for supper and one photo. Then off to bed.

333 of 365 Guitar Time

2011-11-29T20:21:00.002-06:00

Off to work in the dark. Home in the dark. Supper. Clean up. Then he picks up his guitar and I pick up my camera. It's a symbiotic relationship and we love it. What we do in our time off. :)

...besides sleep...

332 of 365 Bible Study

2011-11-28T22:15:00.000-06:00

Rushed in the door from work, grabbed a bite to eat and then the gang arrived. One shot. Great evening of feasting in the Word.

331 of 365 Miss Eva

2011-11-27T18:48:00.000-06:00

.... came over and helped me empty our all my kitchen cupboards.
Twice.

330 off 365 Kandahar

2011-11-26T22:28:00.000-06:00

Took a road trip this weekend....

again... taken at 120km/hr

329 of 365 Prairie Winter

2011-11-25T20:09:00.002-06:00

..at 120 km/hr
I wasn't driving.

328 of 365 - Paper Patterns

2011-11-24T19:38:00.001-06:00

327 of 365 Strained Lights

2011-11-23T19:09:00.002-06:00

I held up the strainer to the kitchen lights and shot through it in hopes of getting a unique pattern.
Sort of.

This is all the energy I am expending tonight.

326 of 365 Fresh Pattern

2011-11-22T20:02:00.002-06:00

I only have energy for one shot with no flash and no set up. I am now going to bed.
This weeks theme - "patterns"

325 of 365 Music

2011-11-21T20:20:00.001-06:00

The pattern of musical movement through time.
How 7 white keys and 5 black keys can create something heavenly.
This weeks 365 theme is "patterns"

324 of 365 Delicate Glass Vase

2011-11-20T18:57:00.003-06:00

Made of smoke which like water, can be a very beautiful thing.
Yes, I played with smoke today and the shots I got were incredible. It took a committee of David, Ken and myself to pick a fav for the 365.
So I will place the runners up on the regular blog.

Do feel free to let me know what you think of my smoking.

323 of 365 Tiny Bubbles

2011-11-19T19:06:00.003-06:00

Tiny bubbles
In the wine
Make me happy
Make me feel fine

But in this case club soda was the liquid of choice today ~ 2 cans of it.... because those tiny bubbles disappear before you get two flashes in just the right spots.

322 of 365 White Lady

2011-11-18T19:55:00.002-06:00

because it is Friday and I have a wonderful white knight who greeted me with this at the door when I got home from work!

321 of 365 Ms. Eva

2011-11-17T17:45:00.003-06:00

Ms Eva visited my office today.
She finished off some dated notes for clients files, booked a few appointments and dealt with a few family's calling with questions. She did quite well and I have invited her back to help at any time.
My co-workers found her very congenial too and, well just kept saying "oh she is so adorable" to which Eva smiled on cue.
I think Eva is destined to great things.

Between our giggles and laughs David and I could not pick a photo of the day so David said post two.
So I am.

She does take her job very seriously. Here she is, just like Grandma, multitasking - writing in patient files, answering the phone and speaking to co-workers at the door,

I do love my grand daughters. :) Their photos are ALL OVER my office!

320 of 365 Water

2011-11-16T20:53:00.000-06:00

Water. I use it to boil my potatoes, make my tea, soak egg off my plates and flush my toilet. I drink clean pure water every day to satisfy the 70% of my body that is water. I don't really think about it. I just use it ~ whenever I want.
The flash and the shutter catch the droplets from a pouring tap in the kitchen. There are crystals; beautiful precious crystals. And I think about beautiful, precious water.
It covers about 70 percent of the Earth yet only 3 percent of the world's water supply is freshwater, and 77 percent of that is frozen.
It's just water but isn't is wonderful?

319 of 365 Hamburger?

2011-11-15T20:31:00.002-06:00

Met my sweetheart at Earls for lunch today.
We ordered a hamburger to share since we are really trying to keep the waist line in check.

This is what came.

We ate the whole thing!
Glad we ordered salad as a side. :)

318 of 365 Nourished by the Word

2011-11-14T21:40:00.000-06:00

....and chocolate chip cookies made by Colleen.
Another evening of good fellowship in His Word.
God is so good to us!

317 of 365 Eva and Tenley

2011-11-13T15:38:00.002-06:00

I DO have more teeth then you! SEE?

Actually Eva is trying to kiss Tenley. I find it so lovely that babes are so very comfortable with each other. Eva will rarely offer her grandparents a kiss but freely shares them with her friend.

I am not sure Tenley knows a kiss is coming. :)

316 of 365 Winter

2011-11-12T18:28:00.001-06:00

It snowed again today.
Shoveled the driveway (with a lot of help from my sweetheart).
Ran two errands - paid house and car insurance - ouch!
Made two slideshows for my last two clients. YEAH!!
Did 6 loads of laundry - yes six. But it is done!

Got to love a day off. :)

315 of 365 Dean

2011-11-11T18:41:00.001-06:00

This is Dean and he is a busker outside the downtown mall. He is off work on disability for an illness but he says this is better then hanging around his house all day feeling sorry for himself. He was actually pretty good. If you see him, have a listen and then give him a little encouragement and some spending money.

Did you know that today is 11/11/11?
Remembering our troops serving overseas now.
Thankful for those who have served.
Saddened that so many have lost their lives in war.
Thankful for the incredible freedoms we have in our country.
Reminded of the ultimate freedom found in Christ Jesus.

314 of 365 Home Instead

2011-11-10T23:36:00.002-06:00

My first corporate shoot tonight - although I have done non profits.
It was fun and a great peek into a fabulous company. LOTS of employee appreciation.
I was limited in what I can post without permission but this is Greg Charyna , the fearless leader of all the wonderful folk who work for Home Instead here in Saskatoon.

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2011-11-09T20:36:00.000-06:00

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313 of 365 Coffee Press

2011-11-09T20:17:00.002-06:00

Today, like most these days, I left for work in the dark and came home in the dark. And like most evenings I am dog tired .... so outdoor photography is limited and besides yesterday you saw the moon. I went hunting with the macro lens. Believe it or not I found something in my house I have not yet photographed. At least I am pretty sure I haven't. Let me know if I am wrong.

312 of 365 Full Moon (almost)

2011-11-08T19:34:00.000-06:00

Noticed it on the way home from work tonight. I haven't grabbed a full moon shot in a while. Besides I was plum out of ideas tonight and I need to get to bed and catch up on sleep.

But the moon always amazes me anew every time I photograph it.

311 of 365 Bible Study Readers

2011-11-07T22:05:00.001-06:00

When Leah pulled out her funky readers we all oohed. Very cool Leah!
But when Jean Guy arrived 30 minutes later and pulled out his almost identical readers we all broke into laughter.
I'm not sure if it was the glasses on Jean Guy (a rough, tough tiler) or that he and Leah had almost identical funky glasses. But Jean Guy laughed along with us.

Sometimes on Monday nights I am so very tired after a long day at work that I really do not want to host people at our home. I just want to go to bed. But by 9:30 I am revived and so very thankful for the opportunity to experience Him anew and see God moving in all our lives.
It is also such a blessing to hear someone say... "I needed this tonight"
I did too.

310 of 365 First Snow

2011-11-06T15:20:00.002-06:00

Came downstairs in the dark this am to see a blanket of bright, white snow on the back deck. My first thoughts were how beautifully peaceful it was - so crisp and clean and soft. But those brief momentary pleasures were quickly followed by the thought of four months of shoveling the stuff at 7am every morning and at 5 pm many evenings. Big SIGH....... and minus 40 degree temps.

So I dug out my boots, my down filled winter jacket and my gloves, grabbed the camera and the 50 mm prime and headed out to enjoy the first snowfall.

More shots on the regular blog from the early morning excursion.

309 of 365 Last Man Standing

2011-11-05T20:06:00.002-06:00

Had to scrape ice off the car windows this morning....

308 of 365 Machinery

2011-11-04T21:08:00.001-06:00

David and I toured a huge welding shop in Yorkton, SK today.

307 of 365 OJ

2011-11-03T18:16:00.000-06:00

Cold coming on....

306 of 365 Eva's Bath

2011-11-02T19:32:00.001-06:00

This girl is always happy and ALWAYS offers me a big smile when the camera comes out.
I know this is the third photo of Eva in a row.... but she is living at our house this week along with her parents, while their furnace is fixed.... you know, kinda an extension of Hawaii. Except it is a whole lot colder. Especially at Eva's house.

305 of 365 Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-11-01T19:49:00.000-06:00

Eva got her own chocolate chip cookie today.
She ate the whole thing.
She has now eaten every food type except honey.
And maybe sushi....did we give her sushi in Hawaii?
I know she ate everything we ate.....

304 of 365 My Pumpkins

2011-10-31T22:47:00.001-06:00

Allison - age 10 months taken October 31, 1990
Eva - age 13 months taken October 31, 2011
Wearing the the little pumpkin made by me for Allison.
My how time flies.....

303 of 365 Colorado

2011-10-30T19:13:00.002-06:00

Colorado as we approached Denver.... in our sandals, and shorts and tans.

Missing Palm trees already.... and some of our luggage.

302 of 365 Family

2011-10-29T23:27:00.001-06:00

Well here we all are. The whole gang and this makes me very happy. It was quite the feat to get them here all together but this photo makes it worth it to me. It will likely be some time before we can all get together again.

301 of 365 Gecko

2011-10-28T22:04:00.000-06:00

I have the MOST adorable photo of Tanis and Eva....But the 365 will have to be the gecko that hung around the house this afternoon.
Aren't those the most amazing eyes?

300 of 365 The Ocean

2011-10-27T22:01:00.000-06:00

Allie takes a rest after being pummeled by a strong wave and watches Sammy, Harold and Mark take on another wave.

299 OF 365 Watching the Sunset

2011-10-26T22:26:00.001-06:00

That's Mark. Can you tell?

298 of 365 The Heavens

2011-10-25T21:21:00.001-06:00

...declare the Glory of God

taken at 5 am this morning.