Friday, October 22, 2010

Someone's been painting...

WHERE did the summer go?!  The warm air, the greens & blues, the long days...   These days, it looks like SOMEONE (someone with chilly breath, I might add) dumped a new box of paints!  ... Don't think we can blame Olivia for this one ...






Sunday, September 12, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Vroom, Vroom"

Ahhh, the rich imagination of childhood...  Does it matter that her head doesn't clear the top of the steering wheel?  Or that her eyes don't see above the hood?  Regardless, she looks pretty happy sitting in the driver's seat of Daddy's fancy sports car, don't you think?

Just give her a few more years and... oh dear...

This is my entry in this week's "Vroom, Vroom" challenge at iheartfaces.
Go ahead, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy the action!


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Beach Fun"

Hooray for summer... we're boating and beaching!  Good times!
This is my entry in this week's "Beach Fun" challenge at iheartfaces.
Head over to iheartfaces and feel the sand in your toes!




Monday, July 19, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Over My Head" Challenge

A favorite game at the beach - How high can you fly?   ... Pretty high, it seems.  Over MY head!
 "Thanks for the lift, Pops - great fun!" 

This is my entry in this week's "Over My Head" challenge at iheartfaces.
Head over to iheartfaces and enjoy the craziness!


Monday, June 14, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "All About Babies" Challenge

At just 2 1 /2 years old, Jenna was such a mommy to her new little sister.
She actually believed that the baby was brought home just for her!

Now... at 7...  Let's just say... Those "mommy" moments are a bit less regular.
But the not-so-little-anymore one still adores her big sister!  



This is my entry in this week's "All About Babies" challenge at iheartfaces.
Head over to iheartfaces and enjoy all the beautiful babies!

Monday, May 17, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Faces & Flowers" Challenge

Face:      Check.
Flowers:  Check.
  
Is it just me .... or does she look like she's practicing for her wedding photo?!

Her father is in sooo much trouble LOL!



This is my entry in this week's "Faces & Flowers" challenge over at iheartfaces. Head over to iheartfaces and enjoy all the other flower-adorned faces!


Friday, April 30, 2010

And Spring Continues

... and it's Purple,
or should I say "Lilac",
that rules the day!
Dangling in the Sun

Break Through

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Spring - at Last!

Spring has sprung!
It's pink-a-licious...
in so many flavors.

There's Golden Pink...
Spring has Sprung

Cotton Candy...

Lovely Pink

and Pop-Up Pink!

Pink!

Monday, April 26, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Smiles" Challenge

Jeez ... "Smiles"!  Tough subject.  Nope, got none of them. 

Just lotsa photos of our 2 young granddaughters at play, boating, swimming, dressing up, teasing their Pops LOL ... Nah, no smiles...

Yeah right.  Now you know I've got a sarcastic streak. 

So... making a repeat appearance...  here's one of my favorite granddaughters enjoying life in one of her favorite places - on the boat of course.



This is my entry in the iheartfaces "Smiles" challenge.  Head over to iheartfaces to enjoy all the other pretty smiles. While you're there, enter yours too - I know you've got 'em...

Monday, April 19, 2010

I ♥ Faces: "Collages" Challenge


Ready... set... go!  IT'S A RACE!



Now that the weather is finally warming ... we look forward to summer fun at the beach.  Here's a collage of shots from a prior year.  Can't wait to see what great new games will be invented this summer!

This is my entry into the iheartfaces "Collages" challenge.  But don't stop here, race on over to iheartfaces to enjoy all the other Collage masterpieces!


Monday, February 22, 2010

"Hands-On Fun" iheartfaces Photo Challenge


What's FUN for Olivia?  Simple: it's being involved... and keeping up with her big sister... and TOUCHING everything!

"I want to drive the boat, Pops" (inevitably to be followed by "Sorry, Pops").

Guess that's what 4-year-olds do. 



Go ahead, follow our little one over to iheartfaces and enjoy all the Hands-On Fun!



Tuesday, January 19, 2010

iheartfaces: "We are Family" challenge


Apparently, the girls thought Dad would enjoy a nice sandy body-wrap... Such a nurturing family.

This priceless moment was captured at Marvin Key during our Florida Keys vacation.  The water depth here is just thigh-high, at best - notice he's sitting on a beach chair.  Great place to splash or walk around, explore, and just plain chill-out ... or of course, get your spa treatments!       



Head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy more great Family shots!

Monday, January 11, 2010

iheartfaces week 2: Best Face Photo Challenge



And the birthday party continues - with a best face photo contest!

Once again, our lovely Jenna makes an appearance ... Perhaps not in a best photo (my fault),  but surely with a best face (her credit).  Here she's wrapped in her big furry hood ... preparing to venture out into the dark, cold January night.

... Enough with this winter already!




Go ahead, check out all the best faces at iheartfaces

Friday, January 8, 2010

A Big First Birthday!

Hard to believe it's been only one year for I Faces ... These ladies have built quite a following in such a short time - their challenges often draw more than 500 entries!  In addition to that amazing community, they've published great photography tips & tutorials, and have posted links to some terrific freebies & other resources. 

In celebration of this momentous occasion, the challenge this week requires that the I Faces logo be included in the image.  So here we go ....

Happy Birthday!



Rules say the photo has to have the logo in it ... hmmm ... can the logo have a photo (or 300) in it?




Seems somebody needs reminding:  "No Crying in the Harbor!"
Either:
  • She means it.  I Heart Faces.  Really.  Brings tears to my eyes.
  • She's - so sadly - packed (witness the suitcase) and ready to go; but just wants to show off her special Lite Brite creation before leaving.  Of course you love it too.
  •  



Nice tatoo Daddy.
See?  Real men love faces too.

There are plenty more where these came from.  Check out the fun entries at iheartfaces


I am submitting this photo into the I Heart Faces logo photo contest. By entering, I am granting I Heart Faces LLC permission to consider my photo for use in the marketing and promotion of this website. 

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Happy New Year!


How did you start your new year?  With a PLUNGE?!  NOT?!
Here's your chance ... go ahead ... live vicariously...

The build-up, the start:



Then ... a quick return from the sea:


Take a look around... It was a beautiful balmy 40 degree day (that's F, not C), both in and out of the water.  No wind, perfect.  Great day for a bathing suit - or a fur!


Hope you have a happy 2010!