No Crying in the Harbor!

I ♥ Faces: "White"

2011-08-30T13:40:00.000-04:00

Sometimes a small beach bucket just won't do the job...

This is my entry for this week's "White" challenge at iheartfaces. For more white-ness, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy!

WHIMSY

2011-06-28T10:26:00.000-04:00

... in three crazy flavors. Lovin' life.

My entry for this week's "A Touch of Whimsy" challenge at iheartfaces. For more fun, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy!

I ♥ Faces: "From a Distance"

2011-06-07T16:55:00.000-04:00

The crowd comes out to see the sun drop below the old Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, Florida.

This is my entry for this week's "From a Distance" challenge at iheartfaces. For more great views, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy.

I ♥ Faces: "Best Face in May"

2011-05-31T11:25:00.000-04:00

... ok, if not the BEST face ... then certainly the PROUDEST one! See that fresh hole in her pretty grin? Miss-OCD fiddled with her loose tooth for days. A few carefully-selected YouTube videos were all she needed to convince her to take action and finish off that pesky wobbly thing! Of course her "Pops" was right on scene, an eager accomplice, a.k.a. instigator, a.k.a. perpetrator - I could go on - always looking for fresh entertainment.

Nothing fancy, just an old-fashioned door slam. Must say - it works well. Rest assured, this precious childhood memory was preserved on video. Although I'm pretty confident that we'll see a repeat performance one day... I'm thinking her Mom might even be ready to witness the next one :)

This is my entry for this week's "Best Face" challenge at iheartfaces. For more special grins, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy.

I ♥ Faces: "Yellow"

2011-05-23T19:28:00.001-04:00

Yellow... Love the way the letters flow in that word... Love the warmth of the color...
Love a gorgeous sunset. Here's one from our vacation in the Florida Keys.

This is my entry for this week's "Yellow" challenge at iheartfaces. For more mellow-yellows, head on over to iheartfaces and enjoy.

I'm in a ... winter fog.

2011-02-07T08:51:00.000-05:00

I ♥ Faces: "Innocent Wonder"

2011-01-24T09:35:00.003-05:00

Olivia is, without doubt, a "full-featured" character. She has been blessed with some useful life skills - like determination and persistence... sometimes practicing those skills at unwelcome times.

But then there are moments like this, when we must acknowledge that she is also a beautiful young mind... taking it all in, wondering, growing and learning.

This is my entry for this week's "Innocent Wonder" challenge at iheartfaces. If you're wondering about all this innocence... head over to iheartfaces and enjoy.

I ♥ Faces: "Smile"

2011-01-11T09:06:00.001-05:00

Wow, what a category! With 2 beautiful, young, happy granddaughters around, smiles are certainly plentiful.

So while we anticipate another 6 inches of snow today... let's go back to our "bathing suits in the bathtub" phase last summer. What, you don't wash up that way too? I'm thinking the girls just wanted to keep the party going after a day of boating, beaching & swimming.

So this is my entry in this week's "Smile" challenge at iheartfaces... to be judged by the amazing Rock Star Photographer, Jasmine Star! There are literally hundreds of gorgeous photos submitted, so head on over to iheartfaces and... smile!

Someone's been painting...

2010-10-22T09:22:00.002-04:00

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 ...

I ♥ Faces: "Vroom, Vroom"

2010-09-12T18:13:00.002-04:00

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!

I ♥ Faces: "Beach Fun"

2010-08-24T20:49:00.003-04:00

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!

I ♥ Faces: "Over My Head" Challenge

2010-07-19T19:51:00.002-04:00

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!

I ♥ Faces: "All About Babies" Challenge

2010-06-14T09:01:00.009-04:00

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!

I ♥ Faces: "Faces & Flowers" Challenge

2010-05-17T12:49:00.001-04:00

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!

And Spring Continues

2010-04-30T18:21:00.001-04:00

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

Spring - at Last!

2010-04-27T19:41:00.009-04:00

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

There's Golden Pink...

Cotton Candy...

and Pop-Up Pink!

I ♥ Faces: "Smiles" Challenge

2010-04-26T13:01:00.000-04:00

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...

I ♥ Faces: "Collages" Challenge

2010-04-19T08:29:00.000-04:00

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!

"Hands-On Fun" iheartfaces Photo Challenge

2010-02-22T20:45:00.006-05:00

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!

iheartfaces: "We are Family" challenge

2010-01-19T09:52:00.001-05:00

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!

iheartfaces week 2: Best Face Photo Challenge

2010-01-11T15:07:00.007-05:00

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

A Big First Birthday!

2010-01-08T11:53:00.005-05:00

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.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T15:05:00.012-05:00

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!

HO HO HO

2009-12-23T08:38:00.016-05:00

Wishing you a happy Christmas full of excitement and joy!

- Neesie

I ♥ Faces: "We ♥ Tooshies" Challenge

2009-12-01T21:58:00.004-05:00

It's been awhile since I entered the iheartfaces challenge... But I HAD to post this one this week! Am I crazy? What a cute little Roxy toosh!

The girls always love to pet "Blue", the black lab next door, climbing up and leaning over the railing to see him. Looks like Jenna got a little help from her sister this time... lol

This is my entry for the I ♥ Faces "We ♥ Tooshies" Challenge.
Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and check out all of the other great faces, er tooshies, this week!

I ♥ Faces: "Pink" Challenge

2009-10-18T18:22:00.017-04:00

P i n k !
The week is PINK at I ♥ Faces, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month. My granddaughter and I would like to share a little color and show our support.

This is my entry for the I ♥ Faces "Pink" Challenge.
Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and check out all of the lovely tributes this week!

I ♥ Faces: "Excited!" Challenge

2009-10-12T13:03:00.021-04:00

Jenna's birthday party was held at the Aquarium this year. During the party, the staff brought out an assortment of other creatures for the kids to touch ... including this snake! They actually draped the snake over the kids' shoulders - and around their necks! Of course, Olivia-the-fearless was ready for that experience! Yikes, that's excitement!

This is my entry for the I ♥ Faces "Excited!" Challenge.
Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and check out all of the great excited faces this week!

I ♥ Faces: "Blue" Challenge

2009-09-28T20:25:00.005-04:00

October is knocking. You know what that means. You feel it in the air already.
Let me be clear, winter is not on my list of favorite things. So .. it's time to plan a warm-weather escape from the *brrr* winter shivers... Think Florida Keys... Think snorkeling... In gorgeous blue... and (hopefully) warm water.

This is my entry for the I ♥ Faces "Blue" Challenge.
Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com to enjoy all of the beautiful face entries this week!

I ♥ Faces: "Completely Candid" Challenge

2009-09-21T20:23:00.021-04:00

Ah, what can I say... Olivia loves her food. Eating it - or wearing it. In case you can't tell at this point, that is (or was) a yummy pb&j!

This is my entry for the I ♥ Faces "Completely Candid" Challenge.
Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com to enjoy all of the beautiful face entries this week!

I ♥ Faces: "Contemplative" Challenge

2009-09-14T21:15:00.010-04:00

This is my entry for this week's "Contemplative" challenge. And let me tell you, this is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill, idle contemplation either. Jenna takes her TV very seriously... or maybe you can tell.

Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and enjoy all of the beautiful face entries this week!

Sherry's Bubbles

2009-08-19T10:43:00.023-04:00

Woa!
Sherry did a super job with this underwater photo!

I couldn't come up with an entry for this week's I ♥ Faces Bubbles challenge ... but she sure did great! Click on the photo and tell her what you think.

Then check out all the other wonderful bubbles:

I ♥ Faces: "Crazy, Funny, Silly Face" Challenge

2009-08-10T15:01:00.020-04:00

As pretty as she is ... Jenna is also the Queen (or should I say Princess) of Goofy Faces!

Be sure to check out all the other crazy faces this week at www.iheartfaces.com.

Super Tamron Lens Giveaway

2009-08-05T12:20:00.002-04:00

They're giving away a Tamron 18-270 VC lens at I ♥ Faces! Just click the button to enter by Friday, August 7. Now that's a prize worth winning!

I ♥ Faces: "At the Beach" Photo Challenge

2009-07-27T20:06:00.005-04:00

Here's how batting practice at the beach looks when all the sports equipment on-hand is boat-related. Look at the concentration! The technique! She's doing very well, I'd say!

Since it's I ♥ Faces that inspired me to create this blog... it's only appropriate that my very first post be this entry in their week 29 "At the Beach" photo challenge. Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and you too will be inspired by all of the beautiful face entries this week!