Catch Up days....Jan 22-Feb 9

Been remiss at posting photos...Here are some that I liked.

 Fat quarters for our Ronda Halloween Quilt...ahh the possibilities!

 Leisa's cat...love that his eyes are the same color as pumpkin's mouth..He loved the quilt...

 Memorial for Ted Seeholzer at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort..Thanks for the Ride, Ted!

 Dear Sweet Ronda...what a sweet heart..

 Garrett's attempt to be a photographer...he's got talent.

 Audrey's kiss face...her mom used to do this very well when she was this age.

 Ali Jane trying to give her mom a doggy kiss----yup, a great big "lick"!

 Depth of field exercise...missing summer right about now.

 Warm rainy weather in February - destroys the ice and any chance to ice skate...

 Ali Jane...love those blue eyes and innocent face.

 Kate's eyes are like warm dark chocolate! Delicious....

 Selfie shot...love the eyes....all about the same color.  What a surprise!

 Forgotten row boat that was filled with snow...loved the bokeh of the farmyard!

My favorite orchid in bloom again...what a dependable joy in the winter months.

Rain, Rain Go Away

I'm working on Shutter Priority and Freezing/Implying Motion.  I decided to stop at the Merlin Olsen Park Outdoor Ice Rink tonight on my way home from work.  It was slightly drizzling when I pulled up. I tried 3 different lenses to see which one to use...the Fifty Nifty won!  By the time I left, the rain was coming down mightily and I had to run for cover....it's supposed to SNOW in January! Duh??!!

A willing subject...

Note for self:  ISO too high, but I really love the light reflection on the ice from the lights.

Talented Hubby

Nathan striving to please me, his wife...finishing the pillars in the basement!  Hurrah!

Relaxing at Home

Sometimes, it's a beautiful thing to just relax.  The girls came over for the holiday and we read a book, visited, played with the kids and were just plain.....LAZY!  What a treat.

Garrett and Kate playing on the iPad

Don't you love those big brown eyes.....

Fleeting Opportunity

I've been trying all week to capture a photo that exists only in my mind apparently.  It should be of the Logan Temple hit by the morning light with the smog trapped in the valley appearing like "mist" and the Wellsvilles hit by the light as a backdrop.  I can't find the right time or place to get the effect that I wanted (even if I did run through someones backyard - hoping they didn't see me or wonder who the crazy lady was in their yard at 9:00 am).   Now the haze is too thick for the temple to be clearly seen...oh well....

Creative Play....on silk

I attended a workshop on silk watercolor painting today...I'm posting my work since this is my blog...but everyone's creations were joyful and lovely.

Sea Shell - wet in wet, dry brush and salt texturing

                                                 my Monet's garden ---waterlily 

 My little helper joined me while mom, dad, grandpa and Kate went skiing...she was delightful.





the group...we painted sea shells and then our own

compositions

Wedding for Annie and a lovely Show and Tell

Annie got married today...I love this photo of her and her mother....

I was able to be part of her day by doing her wedding flowers.  The flowers were gorgeous and so was the bride...

Yellow Callas, White Freesia, Yellow Billy Balls,
Akito Roses and Dusty Miller...

and I loved this photo of two ladies that were willing to be photographed....

                      and I wish I could own a design company and create all day like this lady....