Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Summer Highlights from my Camera



My camera was clicking all summer long. In my backyard, up at the wonders in the sky, our new kitten, our family  and our home. I would have forgotten many of these moments if not for my camera.  Some of the experiences were a once in a lifetime 'shot'.  Life is for us to enjoy.  How can we not enjoy these moments.......


My neighbors cactus
This tiny bird eating our peaches

This dragonfly came back to the yard every day for a week.


Sunset

Sunrise

wildflowers in the alley

Oranges in the morning sun

The resting place of our 2 dear cats of 14 years, Monkey and Cleo.


cloud formations



A trip to Monterey



And our annual trip to Seacliffe.



Oliver and Whiskers meet.

Whiskers modeling a tutu



What our pets endure.

Tracy puts her to sleep so we can read.

naptime


Oliver and Whiskers at play!


Our hawk friends brought others to hunt on our street for a good portion of the summer-lots of gophers!!

4 of them taking a break. I got these shots from our roof.



There are 2 hawks camouflaged in the foliage.



The 3 sidekicks.

My little blonde bombshell enjoying a swim.

1st day of school carpool. (It was still summer)

I finished planting ground cover with much appreciated help.

My hardworking husband on the roof. He was up there every day for 3 months (except Sundays).

Goodbye old, ugly shingles.

Tracy's son Taz helping during their July visit.



Looks lovely!


Tracy cut down a huge pine tree that was giving both us and our neighbor a lot of trouble.

 
Ariana had a great time helping.

 

 
More evidence of tree work..
 

 



A much needed rest!!



We had peaches galore and fresh vegetables thanks to Clair's garden.


The watermelons were delicious.

 
Of course, we danced.


Thanks for these shots Cody :)



I'll never stop dancing.....

All in all, a great summer!  Hope yours was great too!

What is the saying?....   We are the sum of our experiences. 

1 comment:

Chad and Clair said...

You guys were busy this summer! I can't believe it's almost over...