Looking at the Sky - Friday - 07-31-09

hosted by Tisha







A hot summer evening under the grape arbor.

Nature Notes 07-31-09

Nature Notes is the brainchild of Rambling Woods who challenges us to "look at something you might never had paid attention to..a flower…a plant..an animal…What changes are taking place?..Is your garden starting to come to life again?"



This is an artichoke that didn't get eaten. I love to see them go to seed, such spectacular color and texture.



Hmm, what's that crawling around in there?


Aha - a pollinator. Ms. Bumblebee, I presume.

PhotoStory Friday: Popsicle Toes

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

It's been hellish hot here this week. Laurie makes popsicles out of fruit juice for the toddlers. Hangs the hose with a mist setting from the apple tree branch. Puts swim diapers on the children. Everyone is happy.

Sepia Scenes 07-29-09

Sepia Scenes is hosted by Mary T, who also hosts the fabulous Ruby Tuesday.







Back at Really Good Stuff:

Wordless Wednesday - 07-29-09: Young at Heart

This is my 87 year old mother-in-law. We love her. Photo by J. Sheahan.

Check out other Wordless Wednesday participants. Or become one!

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Window Views - 07-29-09

Mary T hosts Window Views.











But WHY can't I go out?

Ruby Tuesday - 07-28-09

MaryT/theteach hosts this weekly event - photographs of all things red.








Some of the decor at the Laughing Planet cafe.

Macro Monday 07-27-09

Macro Monday - hosted by Lisa







In the sandbox.

Monochrome Monday - 07-27-09

Monochrome Maniacs explore black and white.







A bit of a departure for my monochrome submission this week - portraits in the sandbox.

Today's Flowers - 07-26-09: Stargazers

Today's Flowers hosts can be found here.






Stargazer lilies are without a doubt the showiest flowers in the garden:

Shadow Shot Sunday 07-26-09

Visit other shadow shooters via Hey Harriet's site.






The shadow of your fly....

Color Carnival - 07-25-09

Martha hosts this meme about color.



At the vintage shop:

Ruby Tuesday - 07-21-09- Sidewalk Moments

MaryT/theteach hosts this weekly event - photographs of all things red.








Early morning greetings in front of our house.

Macro Monday 07-20-09: Spidey

Macro Monday - hosted by Lisa







Spider hangs out in a sunflower bud.

Monochrome Monday - 07-20-09

Monochrome Maniacs explore black and white.







Aeriel tram catwalk and pulleys.

Weekly Winners - 07-19-09

Weekly Winners is hosted by Lotus - Sarcastic Mom.


Some of my favorite photos from this week.


Ms. P and Ms. S in a chamomile reverie.


Lone dandelion seed in the witch hazel.


Mr. M. is way into hats.

Giving some lavender love!


Wondering if Liza likes lavender....


Inner lily.


Concord grape vines.


Neighbor's driveway project. It drew quite an audience.

Last stages of allium.


Pals: Mr. M and Ms. P

Today's Flowers - 07-19-09

Today's Flowers hosts can be found here.






The hydrangea are particularly brilliant this summer:

Shadow Shot Sunday 07-19-09

Visit other shadow shooters via Hey Harriet's site.






Liza discovers her shadow


She can make herself look like a flying pig!


Where did it go?


She can make herself 5 feet tall!