05.18.09

Great sunset.

There were a few storms that moved through the area last night...no rain, just a LOT of wind!! It did result in some beautiful clouds.

05.17.09

ISLANDS Magazine Photo Contest - Honorable Mention

Well, I was hopeful that this week I could tell everyone to run out and purchase the June issue of ISLANDS Magazine and turn to a certain page...unfortunately that's not the case.

I learned back in February that I won Honorable Mention, for a second year in a row, in the ISLANDS Magazine 20th Annual Photo Contest.  (I was able to "formally" announce anything until the magazine came out.)

My winning photo was of a sting ray laying on the sand. I took the photo while on a liveaboard in Turks & Caicos.  We were just about ready to head back up to the boat and there were two rays gliding across the sand.  They are amazing creatures and are so fun to watch.

There were only half of the photos that made it in the magazine, but you can see them all, including my stingray, by visiting the the ISLANDS web site and clicking on "Photo Gallery":  http://www.islands.com/article.jsp?ID=1000071546

04.25.09

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Today was a great day and my sister looked beautiful!! Kelly and Alex exchanged vows in front of family and friends. Everyone danced the night away .

04.20.09

New arrivals.

For the past several years we have had two different pairs of tree swallows nesting at our house...one in the backyard (using a purchased box) and a pair in the front (tucked up under the edge of the roof).

Today was the first day I saw swallows flying around.  This little one was cleaning himself (or herself) on the deck railing.

04.17.09

Anyone up for dinning outdoors?

I had to include this photo...it was all gone within 24 hours.

04.16.09

SNOW!

Well, we got snow...not as much as was originally predicted.  We ended up with 20-24 inches.  We were out shoveling and blowing and I noticed this snow on the light post - thought it was interesting.

04.15.09

Breakfast.

We were slated for a big spring storm.  It began snowing early Friday AM, but not enough to cancel school.  One of the squirrels (we have a pair that regular the feeders) was munching on some black oil sunflower seeds.  Made my way to work only to have the district call it half-way through the day.