Thinking about Valentine's Day

Starting to think about what to do for Valentine's Day for the Grands. Hope I can come up with something cute this year. Haven't done to good for a couple of years.

My take on the Poinsettia's

Here is my take on this lovely plant.  I think I got water on the leaves and they left those spots.  I can't believe I've had these for 2 months and they are still alive!  Took this image outside on the deck.  The snowman is painted on a window that is sitting on the deck behind the chair.


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Poinsettia

Brent brought this Poinsettia home to me from the Lion's club Christmas dinner and I haven't killed it yet.
It looked so pretty today with the sun shining so bright and the snow outside that I had to take a snap.
Can't decide which one I like best.....Nothing done on the first one......the second ran a vintage action then tweaked a little. Which do you like????

My Beautiful Bella

My beautiful, sweet Bella.  I've never, ever taken a good picture of this adorable little girl.  She is not big on having her picture taken and usually just gives me a frown or a smirk.  But, not this time...this time, she gave me a smile that melted my heart.  She is such a charmer and has such a giving, wonderful heart.  I see her dad in so many of her expressions....This image is being printed and added to my family room wall.  I've had 4 frames just waiting for some good images.  I got one of all of them this time!  Now to get them printed and framed.  Don't forget to scroll down....posted twice today!

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Christmas 2010

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Jackson 2010

Not a great image but one heck of a great memory!  I just happened to be pointing the camera at him when he pulled these socks out of his stocking!  These were his exact words and the look on his face was priceless. I was still trying to adjust my camera settings and flash for the early morning light and didn't have my shutter speed high enough to stop the motion but I wouldn't delete this memory if my life depended on it.  It was just too funny.  Now to figure out a better layout for it!

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Chickadee in the snow

It's snowing like crazy here today and we already have about 4 inches. It so pretty if you are lucky enough to be able to stay inside and watch out the window. Next year you will be one of the lucky ones.

I love seeing the Chickadee come in for food but wish they weren't so fast. They dart in grab a seed and off they go. It's hard to get focused they are so fast.

Squirrel in the bird feeder

This was outside having his lunch in the bird feeders. Maybe this is why I haven't seen many bird lately.