Cold, Wet, Wide-Awake Dog

This is my Brittany again. She just had a bath, which she didn't like, but she did behave well (as in she didn't try to escape, soaking the house in 'eu de wet dog').

This picture gives her really odd proportions (especially her legs). She hunches up when she is wet (animal rights people need not worry, she is safely sleeping on the couch now).

P.S. - The title is a spin on a joke I heard:

• Question: "What do you get when a person tries to sober up with black coffee and a cold shower?"
  
• Answer: "A cold, wet, wide-awake drunk."

Lego Sword

My eldest son made this of legos. He is just as competent with the larger legos, mini legos, knex, lincoln logs and standard blocks. He has made things like airplanes, helicopters, transformers, even a shield.

He can actually pick this up - it stretches across the table.

My Computer Background

This is the background I made using The GIMP (a free & opensource photo editor). It is my husband and three sons, the pictures are from the summer before last I think. It will be time to update it soon!

This is the second take, the first one had to much glare (its so nice to have digital cameras were you can look at the images before you leave the area).

Happy Face

Well somebody got stickers for his birthday. Day one: he takes one sticker, and hands them back to me so I can put them away. Day two: I turn my back for 3 minutes and he has a very happy face. (This is son #2 by the way.)

Curious Cat

This is the stray we adopted last year, "Stella". I don't have many pictures of her, but the cats were very photogenic this week. I guess she is checking if the camera is edible (she certainly has some non-ladylike habits from her former life).

Cat + Sunbeam = Naptime

My old kitty again, she is taking advantage of the sunbeam for a warm nap. Its like Garfield says, "February is the Monday of months".

Kitty Tracks in Fresh Snow

Some kitty had the audacity to walk through my driveway. Imagine that.

Anyway, this picture actually came out very well. Other than that nasty white snow. I should move to Arizona. Except I'd be hot then.

Looking Up

This is my little boy. Again. I just think this turned out well, and it was different (looking down while he looks up). Of course, in my next picture of him, he is screaming. Because I used the "n" word. (Uh, that would be "no". What did you think I said?)

The Be Happy Clock

This is my sunrise alarm clock, I purchased it about two years ago after much wrestling with myself and research. I recently started using it again (don't ask) and it really helps. I am actually ready to wake up instead of being jarred to life in the morning. It just makes the day more cheerful.

P.S. Yes it is cracked. No they aren't shipped that way. It took a fall (hitting metal) and I glued it back together. Of course, I could have ordered a replacement globe, but I'm cheap and impatient.

Oops I Did It Again

Wow, so sorry for the title - I couldn't resist! I've ripped my hands three times in my life, but this time I was doing unassisted pull-ups (I did 33 over the workout). I apologize if this makes anyone squeamish.

Blue Skys

We took a walk today (me, 1 of the dogs, 3 kids) - it was nice (relatively, it is February) and sunny. The sky was a gorgeous shade of blue, the picture doesn't do it justice.

Mirror, mirror

This is a MUCH more fun way to do a self portrait.

A Spot of Happiness

I was at Wal-mart and picked up this flower today. I really need that bright yellow around the house. (Plants have a hard time here, between the cats, the toddler and the dry air from the wood stove.)

And I got new batteries today. Hopefully there will be no more hiccups.

Reasons vs Excuses

This is why my photos the last few days have been boring - my batteries are dying. I'm just happy the camera consents to turn on and take a picture. But I will try to find something more interesting soon. (As well as buying batteries.)

Eye

I wimped out on a self-portrait. Tomorrow I want to do some outdoor pictures.

Soft Pillows

One of my favorite things is laying between freshly laundered sheets. It's so funny what one is thankful for, I really am looking forward to sleeping on my queen size bed with a soft pillow; instead of the evil thing in my living room masquerading as a couch.

I should do an outdoor theme - maybe start from the door, walk for 5 minutes, and then take a picture of something from that spot. And take more pictures, I am carrying my camera, but I still feel weird taking pictures for no specific reason. Need to overcome that.

Things Not Seen

And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

How do you take a picture of what you can't see, but are very thankful for? This is my attempt. I like the "crooked" picture best. I couldn't zoom in any further without blurring the words.