There was only one daffodil in the bunch that was white- a reminder of the daffodils we used to grow when I was a child.
Winter’s End
I think our February snowstorm was likely the end of our (very mild) winter, although we did have some snow at the beginning of April last year. I have a few more snowy photos I am considering posting here, starting with this one of the rocks and snow at Willow Lake. I began with a straightforward edit, using Photoshop to bring out the detail of the Liesegang rings in the rocks. I have recently just started exploring Topaz Studio, so decided go there to see what I could use on this photo to give it an “extra something”. I played around until I created a softer, more painterly look in the image.
Revisited
Wabi Sabi, Lensbaby blur, an old mason jar, desaturated tones, playing with vintage editing in Lightroom.
Deja Vu.
Good Morning!
Nothing like a cheery daffodil to start the day!
Pastel
A return to doing what I love- soft and dreamy flowers. For this one I used my Lensbaby Velvet 56, which I have never fully explored. When I joined my photo group, it seemed that there was such an emphasis on sharpness- that I started working on my landscape photography more and more- and I mostly left my lensbabies behind. It has been fun this week to once more embrace my love of BLUR!
Branches, Rocks, and Snow
Taken at Willow Lake during the last snowstorm
Change of Season
Although the flower season is always comparatively late here (“Don’t plant until after Mother’s Day!), blossoms have started to appear on the trees- always a welcome sign of Spring. Our plum tree has just a few- just enough show us that Spring is on its way.
Snowy Stillness
Another image from that snowy day at Watson Lake
Cold Reflections
Snowy rocks and their reflections at Willow Lake a couple weeks ago during the last snowstorm:
Our Descendants
Coming from a small family, I’ve always wanted MORE PEOPLE (hence my passion for genealogy and family history). This new baby, when we were already content with the adorable grandsons we have, is such an unexpected joy to have in our lives. We are so happy for Matt! And so I am thrilled to present this photo of our descendants!
The Meetup
Both my kids and their spouses and all 3 grandchildren in one place!!! Who knows when that will happen again?
Caleb couldn’t take his eyes off his Aunt Caity, the experienced mom and charmer of all children. Caleb’s proud daddy couldn’t take HIS eyes off Caleb.
The boys were excited to meet their new cousin (a boy- FINALLY!) and were excited to hold him.
It was a wonderful day!
These Guys
How sweet it has been to spend time with our daughter’s family this week! We had four days with them in a lovely resort in Indio- just swimming and hanging out. An added treat was having our son-in-law’s parents with us as well- we always enjoy our times with them. We leave today- and it will be sooooo hard to say good-bye to THESE GUYS:
Miles at TEN- so smart, full of facts, and an avid reader. At home he is an outstanding skier (on a ski team with older, bigger kids) and mountain biker. This week, he made a major leap in his swimming skills. And he is still the sweet, loving boy he always has been!
Henry at SEVEN- what a great reader he has become! And he continues to be the friendly, helpful, outgoing little soul he has been since birth. Like Miles, he is a good skier and biker- and is becoming a good swimmer as well. Always Papa’s boy (like Miles), he chose a Hawaiian shirt to meet us on this trip, because he wanted to be like Papa.
These photos were taken one evening while I was watching tv with their daddy (their mommy was at the store with her dad). They were supposed to be in bed, but came out for a few extra cuddles and giggles.
Stay tuned for photos for when the boys got to meet their new cousin, Caleb!
Sweet Baby Caleb
Since Caleb was born, my mind has turned to mush, but my heart has expanded! We are so thrilled to now have THREE grand-boys! We are spending time with our beloved older two now before heading back to Arizona. Life is good!
Three Buoys
With the birth of Baby Caleb and now our vacation with our daughter’s family, I have had no time for blogging. Here is a photo from our 2016 visit to San Francisco.
BTW, the blog title is a play on words- see if you can figure it out!
Brand New!
This is an exciting time in our family- we have a brand new grandson! Caleb is less than two days old- so far he looks like our side of the family but with his mommy’s hair.
Here is our beautiful daughter-in-law with her brand new son.
There is something so touching about seeing your son as new father!
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