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...

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!

"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!

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!

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

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. 

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!