So we were walking back from the Navy Pier water taxi in Chicago and found this early bird special.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gleneden Beach, OR - mid September
We visited Z's & A's Aunt D at her house at Gleneden Beach. It is a beautiful place and while there we witnessed this amazing 'foam' phenomenon. The waves rolled in as foam and covered the beach with foam piling on foam. It was airy and of little substance, but left a residue on your skin and clothes that was green and yuck. It whipped as it swirled making you think of merigue and rolled in thick flows looking like white lava. It was weird and strange and fascinating all at the same time. Here are some videos we took to try and capture the scene from our time at Gleneden. Enjoy the giant cappucino!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Our Serenity Spot
Our street is full of houses whose neighbors
are very close. For privacy, we populate our
upper deck with lots of plants. It makes a
pretty and peaceful place for those times
when you need a break.
A few fairies hang out on on the bench in the corner
by the bird feeder. It lends that air of pretend.
It is easy to pretend you are in a garden.
It is a great place to go for deep breathing,
meditation, Bible reading, etc. There is a bird feeder
in the corner and it is used often by a variety of birds.
One of 3 windchimes that hang here.
This one is brass and was a gift from India.
Lots of petunias, pansies and more.
Hanging pots of miniature roses at the end.
One of our benches with a table for the coffee,
are very close. For privacy, we populate our
upper deck with lots of plants. It makes a
pretty and peaceful place for those times
when you need a break.
A few fairies hang out on on the bench in the corner
by the bird feeder. It lends that air of pretend.
It is easy to pretend you are in a garden.
It is a great place to go for deep breathing,
meditation, Bible reading, etc. There is a bird feeder
in the corner and it is used often by a variety of birds.
One of 3 windchimes that hang here.
This one is brass and was a gift from India.
Lots of petunias, pansies and more.
Hanging pots of miniature roses at the end.
One of our benches with a table for the coffee,
iced tea or ???? depending on the stress level!
Fourth of July Picnic with friends
Good food, good friends and family, good
fellowship and new little ones. A great way to
celebrate.
Baby Karis
Old friends.
Cupcakes on a day so warm the frosting melts!
But they were yummy.
Cupcake creators!
Port Townsend, WA
Our visit to Port Townsend on July 3. For
more details of the trip, visit
http://dmikalatos.blogspot.com/
Nothing better than a picnic.
We all know how much M likes lighthouses.
A beautiful view while eating ice cream in downtown.
more details of the trip, visit
http://dmikalatos.blogspot.com/
Nothing better than a picnic.
We all know how much M likes lighthouses.
A beautiful view while eating ice cream in downtown.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Flower Beds at our House
My idea was to have clematis growing in with the roses. In some cases that idea has worked and in other cases, the blooming times differ. So much for grand plans!
In the backyard:
Cherry Parfait
In the backyard:
Abundance growing with Royal Sunset
Pink Fastasy and Let Freedom Ring with one
Double Delight blossom on the edge
Jackmani and Tineke
Double Delight (We Salute You behind)
Backyard, along side of house
Garden Party
Marmalade Skies
Cherries 'n Cream
Cherries 'n Cream
Front yard, beside front porch
Sheila's Perfume
Scentimental
Cherry Parfait
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Family Vacation in Kauai
Following in the pattern of Thailand in Jan. 2008, the same gang vacationed together on Kauai this May. We had a great time and enjoyed gorgeous weather and incredible views from our condo. We saw pods of porpoise from the condo and could view down the coast to the Spouting Horn. Here are some pictures that capture a little of our trip.
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