5-19-10 Mr. Blue Jay

We have a pair of blue jays that hang out either in our trees or nearby. I've tried for several days to catch this one, but he's been elusive until today. I'm really going to have to get a bird feeder so I can watch more of our bird life.

5-18-10 Dog Tired

Here's Keilo & Charlie crashed out after a day at the lake.

5-17-10 White-Tailed Doves

We have a pair of white-tailed doves that have taken up residence in our neighborhood. These two will roost on our deck railing or the roof of our house. Tim thinks they have a nest in our oak tree.

5-16-10 A Big Mean Croc

This life-sized croc is a statue outside of the Oklahoma Aquarium. It gives the visitor an idea just how big crocs can get. Kids love crawling all over him too!

5-15-10 Oklahoma Aquarium Run

Tim & I are in Tulsa this weekend for the Oklahoma Aquarium Run. Runners could choose to run a half marathon; 5K (3.2 miles); or a 1-mile fun run. Tim ran in the 5K, while I took photos. The weather was perfect for runners--cool, overcast and drizzle.

5-14-10 Country Irises

Tulips in April; Irises in May. Wish these two flowers would stick around longer.

5-12-10 8th Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball Game

Today we (okay, I didn't...I took pictures!) had our annual 8th Grade vs Faculty volleyball game. We beat them three games out of three. Today was also their last day of elementary/middle school. Next year....high school!!!

5-11-10 Tools of Appreciation

The Daily Shoot suggested to find "tools we use and appreciate on a daily basis" and create a photo. My keys are one the the most important tools I use. They lock my home, allow me to get my mail and make it possible to drive my car.

5-10-10 Wildflowers

Found these wildflowers while at the lake. Don't recall seeing these before.

5-9-10 Fox Creek Bridge

This is Fox Creek Bridge in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1898 out of native limestone and has remained in public use ever since. At the present time, the county road that is it on and this historic bridge are part of the only emergency route for the residential part of Strong City north of Highway 50.

5-8-10 Charlie

This is Charlie. He is my brother's two year old Golden Retriever. Despite the fact that the temperature today at the lake was in the mid-60's, Charlie had a ball romping in the water & chasing sticks that we would throw.

5-7-10 Here's Your Sign!

So my neighbor is cutting down this tree in his front yard because it is too close to the house. However, he told me several people have stopped and asked him if the winds/storm last night did that to his tree. (Hello, no other trees or property in the area have any sign of damage.) Here's your sign!!

5-6-10 Br'er Rabbit

Caught Mr. Rabbit eyeing my neighbor's garden. Hope he can't tunnel under the garden fence that is up.

5-5-10 Edible Mother's Day Gift

My daughter gave me this edible bouquet for Mother's Day. The great thing is she made it! I'm very impressed.

5-4-10 A Fence of Shoes

On my way home today and saw these shoes on this fence. I've seen this before on other country fences and wondered if it had any significance? At any rate, it's whimsical!

5-3-10 Beautiful Giant

I found a giant
That holds a secret to keep
Whose heart is defiant
And depths are too deep.

I must stay keen
For he will bless me well
And he did! With wonderous things I had never seen
That I don't have words to tell.

(This is part of a poem entitled, "Beautiful Giant")

5-2-10 Cherished Moments

Today's Daily Shoot suggested "To make a photo of something you cherish today in beautiful light." Keilo was the subject.

5-1-10 Pots on the Deck

Today was the day I look forward to each year. Today we went and bought flowers for the pots that sit on the deck. I so love to play in the dirt!

4-30-10 Nature's Jewel

I was looking over my flower beds this evening and noticed something shiny in the middle of the Live-forevers. As I looked closer, I discovered the jewel-looking object was a water droplet that had remained there all day, through the wind and sun.

4-29-30 Through the Open Door

Today's Daily Shoot suggested walking through a door and take a photo of what you see. This is the view from my kitchen table.