Day 213 [Winner!]

We spent the afternoon at the track.

We attended an annual awards breakfast for my husband's industry, then after the awards ceremony they set up a tent next to the track where we have lunch, our own private bar and betting booth.  It's quite a nice way to spend the afternoon.

This is a shot of my winning horse for the second race.

We are not big betters, so I didn't win a huge pot.

Honestly, I would have been just as excited if I hadn't bet at all, just for the fact that the horse I chose won!

Day 212 [Presenting]

This was the scene upon my arrival at the bottom of the stairs this morning.

When I went to bed last night my cat was having a good ol' time with his little mouse.

I had to laugh at the 'presentation' of him this morning, as if to say.."Ta-da! Your paper ma'am."

He is still sitting there just waiting for my 'mouser' to come and play.

Day 211 [It's Thursday Night]

Thursday night = Scrap night

This is my BFF.

She's just sat down and has no idea I have my camera in hand.

*snicker*

She was rather grumpy upon her arrival but quickly change her tune after I served her two fresh scones.  Sweets always sweeten up a sour mood!

Day 210 [Pink Me]

It's hard to believe, but my BFF's first born turned 9 today!

Now, before you freak out with the thought that I gave a 9 year old something from Victoria's Secret, the contents do NOT come from there!  This is simply a recycled box!

I made a darling picture frame earring holder loaded with earrings for the her.

Of course she was thrilled with her gift...what little girl wouldn't love a bunch of cute, dangly earrings!

Happy, Happy Birthday to Callahan!

Day 209 [Inside]

Desperation at it's best.

Today was a rather run of the mill day with nothing exciting to make me pause to take a photo.

It's getting late and I have not an ounce of creativity in me to come up with anything more then the inside of my purse.  Lame, I know, but it's a representation of who I am and my life.

I do love the pink lining of a purse, which is a wonderful green.

Here you see my wallet, the black 'bag' that holds my zoom lens and my sunglasses case.

Exciting, I know.  I'm sure you are happy to have stopped by today to see such fantastic stuff!

Day 208 [Delish!]

This was one seriously delicious dinner!

Flank steak with boursin garlic and herb cheese, baby spinach rolled up and slathered in a fabulous steak seasoning.  My only regret was not adding more cheese as most of it melted by the time I was done grilling them.  I think when the weather cools down a bit I will try these again but broil them, in hopes the cheese will not seep out after turning.

Day 207 [In The Studio]

Not my studio, but a friend's studio.

We got together today to spend some time together and be crafty.

It felt good.  It'd been too long.

I got three pages done that I have been wanting to do.

It was a productive and fun day.

Day 206 [Life In The PNW]

This is what a gorgeous summer day in Seattle looks like!

We started the day walking 2 miles in the city, popping in and out of shops and a leisurely lunch.

Then we headed over to West Seattle. 

We walked 5 miles along Alki Beach.

Fantastic views of downtown, the Olympic mountains, Puget Sound and the all that Seattle has to offer.  It was a fantastic afternoon and now we are wiped out!

Sun and lots of walking tires you out quickly.

Day 205 [Rising Moon]

The husband and I went to dinner with some friends tonight.

We drove into Tacoma and ate at the Ram on the waterfront.

We chose to dine on the patio.

It was the perfect evening for patio dining.

Long after dinner and dessert, we were sitting talking when I noticed the moon rapidly rising from 'behind' Mt. Rainier.  I was so happy to have my camera and zoom lens with me to capture a fantastic photo for the day.

Day 204 [Morning Masked Visitors]

My husband put food out for our outdoor cat before leaving for work.

He then saw more then one body feasting on her breakfast.

When he looked out there was this one and two others just like it helping themselves.

As cute as they appear they are not friendly visitors.

We will return to putting food out only when our cat is at the door!

Day 203 [Pretty Toes]

I have toenail issues.

You see, from my middle to my pinkie toe the nails grow in this awkward 'uphill' fashion that drives me to cut them short.  Too short!  This in turn causes me to have not the prettiest of toes when I paint them in the summer while they are out on display in my several pairs of flip flops and sandals.

This past weekend I discovered they sell fake toenails!

You read that right...fake. toe. nails.

I decided to give them a try.

Today I bought the french manicure press on nails for my toes and I can't stop looking at my feet!  Never in a million years did I ever think I would have pretty toenails to expose to the world and now I do!

Day 202 [Farewell Trees]

The center median has undergone a few transformations the past year or so.

Last year 'they' added the traffic light at the intersection and in doing so 'they' added a left turn lane.  To accommodate this new turn lane 'they' had to shorten the center median that used to house 5 beautiful trees like the ones that grace the sides of the roads.

'They' left two of the trees in the much smaller median.  While I was sad to see the first 3 trees go bye bye, I was happy to see the two left behind.  Last week when I was leaving to pick the boys up from VBS, as I came around the corner and reached the crest of the hill I noticed the missing trees!

I was so sad to see the landscape change once again and it looks so barren to me.

I understand the reason 'they' removed the trees...the trees roots are starting to cause issues with the road pavement.  It's just so sad to see the once pretty road turn into a regular, run of the mill ugly road.

Day 201 [Scaredy Cat]

This is our cat Tom.

She, yes we named our girl cat Tom, has been our cat for 12 years.

For over a year she has decided to be solely an outdoor cat.

She used to come inside in the evenings during the winter, this past winter she declined to set foot inside.  Now when we see her outside and call to her this is the look we get!

It reads to us as "Who the hell are you and why are you calling me!?!?"

She's always been a bit spacey eyed, but this is just beyond!

We laugh everytime too.

She never forgets where to get her meals, but she seemingly forgets the faces of who provide those meals.

Day 200 [Super Food]

Today I baked a pie.

Blueberry pie to be exact.

Because blueberries are a super food I will consider this pie to be a super pie!

HA!

It's cooling at the moment waiting for us to slice it up and enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  Sounds heavenly huh?

Day 199 [MVP]

Meet Max.

He's our super cute nephew who just turned 3.

Today we celebrated his birthday.

MVP doesn't just stand for most valuable player, but they are also little Max's initials.

He's always our little MVP!

He has the most beautiful blue eyes ever and is the sweetest little guy.

Always willing to give kisses when Auntie requests them, that's a winner in my book!

So, Happy Birthday Max!

We hope you had a fantastic day celebrating a wonderful day in our family.

We were happy to share in your day.