Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas ...

... Is Here! -


- I want to wish you a Merry Christmas! Now that the stress is over and the pressure is gone, stop, relax, and have a cup of hot chocolate. Enjoy!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- An ornament that reminds us of our visit to Amsterdam. Three hang on our tree. Enjoy!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- Santa is packing his sleigh. Have you been naughty or nice? Enjoy!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- We have two Christmas traditions. The first is rice crispy marshmallow treats with chocolate chips. Our first batch went before pictures could be taken. This tradition is a hand-me-down from my youth. My father would always make rice crispy marshmallow treats with chocolate chips on Christmas day. The second tradition is peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. Nancy had to put them away, because I kept sneaking "just one" over and over.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -

- Michael Jr. -

- Alivia and Madison -

- Sarah helping Emma -

Making gingerbread houses (out of graham crackers) is a tradition. Our place is too small for all the grandkids to make them at the same time. We had Sarah, (late Mike due to work), and their kids (my grandkids) over for dinner and to make the houses. It was fun, and I had a blast. Laura and Larry will be over later this week. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -


- A little bling on the tree. Enjoy!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -


- "Made in Oregon" hanging on the tree. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- The reason we celebrate Christmas; the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Frost on the car window. There is a chill in the air. Will it snow, will it snow, will it snow? Enjoy!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- This Christmas stocking was hand-embroidered for Steve, our Linux and Unix engineer. The symbol for for Linux is Tux or the Linux Penguin. Enjoy!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- A tall nutcracker. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming and Concerts to Attend! -

- Laird -

- Alivia -

- Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Father Christmas, dressed as you will find him in the British Isles. Enjoy!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Christmas tree on the third floor of the Salem Hospital Birthing Building. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Cold December evening, but it was too cloudy the next evening/night to see the moon eclipse. Enjoy!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Hand embroidered Christmas stocking for a son bringing memories of days past. Ivon has been a fan of the original Optimus Prime since the 80's. Enjoy!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Dairy Queen has candy cane w/chocolate blizzards. Now this is a taste of Christmas. Enjoy!

- P.S. They are very good. :)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Santa Cookie Jar. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Keizer Station train. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- I am lucky to have grandsons and one willing to cut the tree and help carry it, Thank you Laird. Enjoy!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- Interesting art - large ornaments stacked high. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- This teddy bear is too big to take home. Enjoy!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Christmas ...

...is Coming!


- A rocking horse big enough for slim, trim adults. Want a ride? It is behind a back fence. Enjoy!

Friday, December 2, 2011

Christmas ...

... is Coming!


- The largest Christmas Tree in the Northwest is at the Outlet Mall in Woodburn, Oregon. In the voice of a four-year old that we were tending, "That is a huge Christmas Tree." Enjoy!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

British Columbia...

... Through My Eyes -


- Picture is taken along the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes - on the Oregon Coast at Wheeler, Oregon -

- Heron looking at me and thinking "don't you see my feathers all fluffed up? It is cold. Stay away." -

- I got closer and the Heron stood straight and looked around -

- I am out of here!

- Enjoy!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Seagull watching me take a picture.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Sitting and waiting or the Dungeness crab season to open on December 1st.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- See the hair line over the cat's eyes? The can is name Zorro -- for real! Enjoy!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Saw this tree in Long Beach that is prepared for floating. Enjoy!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Art group in Long Beach. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Yard art in Long Beach. This one is a concave glass disk not a sphere. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Yard art in Long Beach. Enjoy!

Monday, November 21, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- If you are in Long Beach, Washington, this is the place for ice cream. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


-And yet, another mural in Long Beach, Washington. Do they make you want to go clamming? Enjoy!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Another mural in Long Beach, Washington. Enjoy!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Mural on the side of a building in Long Beach, Washington

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- A heron taking a morning swim. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- The day this picture was taken was a sunny day on the Oregon coast with minimal clouds. The sunset was beautiful. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Gray day in Wheeler, Oregon. Enjoy!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Local art in Wheeler, Oregon. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Cloudy day, low tide, and off season at the marina in Wheeler, Oregon. Enjoy!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes -


- A real beach house in Wheeler, Oregon. Enjoy!