tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49411564136908865392024-03-05T02:05:23.630-08:00Kathy365My attempt to chronicle my Project 365.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-3245588888776178192008-03-16T21:10:00.000-07:002008-03-16T22:23:22.877-07:00EOP - Finally<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Finally, I have reached the End Of the Project. Some days I wasn't sure I would make it. I think I missed 10-12 days over the last 365, that is a 97% success rate. Not too shabby.<br /><br />January 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTNo2Md7PJKT9aCCdk8_MWsDDWEGunVvt2IlEF3KhS2eADEggovw75ZW4ydt3tBWWXUP1qSDMqUgOmK8d4JkRTvQDtXTNg4yMq6YlEyY2UfwcPpjO1miUn6LMGTSV5x1_tOH8BjmrDiI/s400/011908.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178558848580032690" border="0" /><br />I was playing with shutter speed on the digital SLR camera. I love that I was able to freeze the water drops as the bounced off the upturned vase.<br /><br><hr size=6 noshade><br />Well, this turned out to be a really fun project. I learned a lot about the small digital camera and began to learn about the SLR. Even the little one is powerful and can do some pretty cool things.<br /><br />Trying to find new and different subjects became quite a challenge in the winter. I spent all the daylight hours at work on Monday through Friday and there are only so many things to photograph. I will have to keep this project on my list of things to do and try it again - probably not until after retirement.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-28147257708533018082008-03-16T21:00:00.001-07:002008-03-16T22:14:48.251-07:00Seven of the Last Eight<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />January 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBbtR5YwIZ0U3BG0jkh4O761nzeGto_CcF5dYwRq_anB32d-RIw8kWbZaoH0sjrw9g_V7jvTUvUBa-i8Swfozo_VsSm5aUQ-XhJaSaCAWkDiTe4KakaL7CCQAgLo5adyPFu6sonmFiRA/s400/011208.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556615197038706" border="0" /><br />Steve is drawfed by the huge crane outside the American Airlines terminal at LAX. We were heading to the Bradley International Terminal to kill time because he had way more time than he needed before had to go through security. The airlines suggest getting to the airport 2 hours before flight time for international flights. Each time he has gone back to Japan, he has had a lot of extra time before his flight.<br /><br />January 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdJJIeSSXLWXt99ErQOfsqd_sGLvGnWLh_p9auHDMepACuI0l_E_fvdkEuEmM9t_tYGx7JxHg-XVq7ApHV71Ipog_j3fIO9I3D0DGT7FXVOr_YAaIv3YzkTG99fWG4rhq1ccQzHDm_U4/s400/011308.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556623786973314" border="0" /><br />I was experimenting with depth of field on our digital SLR camera and really liked how this looks. It won't be long before the roses are in bloom.<br /><br />January 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZgjkVedR_OarsFIPrcVpKekza38IH32JNBfP39iI-2TJjgx1bQ5ipn-3AyPvq3DWWs22OqmpT7-c0k9skergh1tCfVa78ChWCmc_xolUjKOleDqXpaZlxGGv0I1mqkgIh_geIoM_NYM/s400/011408.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556628081940626" border="0" /><br />I can get close enough to Ethel to take a photo, but any closer and she bolts.<br /><br />January 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErO72XF98xoFp1imfQ0LlH_uhAZCsqTHxUOcKvrUMO3tTH-rEr8JQJeu2xFMUniH_3iFvIVFshsclYqouxiFwRgCUO5PKZlot77KQbai-GuhsSYkPqGgkT1qDxzBrNAlt-e86mEuABX8/s400/011508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556129865734194" border="0" /><br />The girls get along really well.<br /><br />January 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxogsHv0qyMABl1UI2H6b3j6AFJRT0dyW0RyDWBvfnch9dKd8hv49v-ADDKcFWUh-pZkV6OYEF7DY3Ci2DAfchfqpPvs3VFEbzxyVinQvqVoruCBkqDXTaDYR-8FXbd9txKuFstfCboE4/s400/011608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556134160701506" border="0" /><br />It happened again. Most likely because I was running out of ideas for new photos.<br /><br />January 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NHAovDlQEfDAxfFAYouZHeC8O4nejdRqTGgoiuHTj-tdnLwxj-6UVAB2FeR600Wb7GS85Msiuejr2D9qQRxBeVAyglWTjHZBjxXu2qdZqeOq7X48fad8XumUWaRN3p6SBCfgoLAEHJQ/s400/011708.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556138455668818" border="0" /><br />The Santa Ana winds blew down a section of our almost 20 year old, termite and rot infested back fence. Because of the Early Childhood Learning Center behind the house, we needed to get it fixed as soon as possible. By the weekend, we had a new section.<br /><br />January 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRcMk_WDHB-GixlUQiBOQ8TzNfFNRV1vLEem_7KBOuc3uNXoNJ1hmTwYvnmjWewoiw7TpnOjXSsoym4Po1RInEW8sm0sougeIN3gxyXXZOqSRzNv2XD0-76_i7Cpvtued6Octccgrit0/s400/011808.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178556147045603426" border="0" /><br />Lucy likes Ducks hockey! She seemed to be having a lot of fun trying to catch the skaters.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-59372579857450102372008-03-16T20:51:00.000-07:002008-03-16T22:00:27.397-07:00Almost Done...<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />January 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IWUOrCkEdauY_9UjyTy0_wFvHbUQtYmC_DIK_Iy0mL9oiG3ih2AQbR4JTP0xbLNG3_XezsuUrpfM0Xv7Z_ISXfWRNXzyb9-3dZvsqVjzjaGRp2dL9KkrqcGpfnnz6UGBr0Jdcxt0e_s/s400/010508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178554338864371714" border="0" /><br />This is my new favorite tea. Trader Joe's has such interesting things, I like to try some of them every once in awhile. Ignore the tile and grout, they were a mess that day.<br /><br />January 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEXYG1B98iT6dn71r698tlUU-zRRYvbDteIesXc1UZjNd5WvoEVd57PqhludpGGVsH02pWyOIP_UwZtZK8J-1OCWEHxogzrJ6qURQF6zkHM1PKeYqMsucF9UwCMcx5ESYE9hSAeSlAUI/s400/010608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178554351749273618" border="0" /><br />This waterfall is across the street from Dennis' new work location. It is extremely cool and fun to watch.<br /><br />January 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitqAEAxNhuS5n-YugpaLZAmPJeANBbFj2WHittpzTy4VNjItGser2z68G5NFKiSGfivKxRSn1wtyBZ0z5NBgD5AM1gghwLXv41f-zrTWe0WDQyH00StO0sbqZ8iTY9cf1kEB_xrBxwLU/s400/010708.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178554360339208226" border="0" /><br />These are little alcohol filled chocolates that my mother gave Dennis for Christmas. I liked the order.<br /><br />January 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTlZlMFZt3nbSgneWukqwfW9gLP7CFaSl3owaTGltHMgwfjnAs1MHksvgMRMehb7xBs1K5q5aablhl4GbKrxg9DFHCRlHCBV0RnaxpS5CNVM6l3r_j1ERYjc5U08-EzDvwVhcWFyT1J4E/s400/010808.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178553883597838274" border="0" /><br />Ethel looks so tiny on the stairs. I wish she wouldn't run away when one of us gets close to her. She has lived with us since Halloween and she is still very skittish. She and Lucy have a great time together, but I want to hold her and pet her. We haven't done anything to hurt her, so she must have some pretty bad memories of her prior life.<br /><br />January 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJZnEymgTzm9jTqPYjmwIblcSulpXA8-Chs9k5EKtxOwOCAAUAI9E069ToUfDfDrfH13WT86TaWisMysiPDvjv9o_RAZP8RcNdiDM6q3D1Zaa_A9nkjU7TF4WCq0nr4s3yvO22XWMj1Y/s400/010908.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178553892187772882" border="0" /><br />We got new furniture right after the new year started. Our old couch was so low and ugly. We loved it when we bought it, but over time it stopped being comfortable. A couple of days later, Steve would be going back to Japan for the last time.<br /><br />January 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSSUFggDdgtFADtZ1LMsmZP9BBAKVBnqtiCCdmEVbFRBluWjk1q93qHgb9s3lly3knzl66285aRlaF131MdHrdZSZvf4dMnqLXLN8ftOuwoaiIIrStga0aQT8bjmE0FUI7TXkkiNJq5o/s400/011008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178553900777707490" border="0" /><br />What can I say?<br /><br />January 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6WRcDn8EgdWTaMwkumTHz9It5KZVHaXES2xDFTfM5QlAvg-iL9fDEyyYM-3iVzjcRAm_aWqyf7KKXk409cFpWJWp7jWctdmQidzNzIRUTvChAdLDYLidhVw4COS12zSg7zoCWcUv2rE/s400/011108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178553905072674802" border="0" /><br />I am running out of new ideas. As part of the Red Devils move team, I had my pitchfork to help me keep order. After we were settled, I needed to keep it in a place of honor, hopefully to keep those who work with me in line.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-38061788165225614282008-03-16T20:40:00.001-07:002008-03-16T21:52:12.408-07:00The Light at the End of the Tunnel<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />December 29<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEqOwaefHbMJJh9zUz3KzGNoXcZyNMXpVp_nKJLwc9cQEzl233-J7x5oPQSWSC-rPFVgBlhjV1GEYsk91JzgjmcEqqiKHRu1ymU9bvQ1Bh47SpR0dw_9opsTzcZZOAAfNonf7NM9niO8/s400/122907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551740409157506" border="0" /><br />At the end of every year, we load up all our donations. There is a goodwill station in the vanpool lot near the freeway. I suppose someone will find our junk useful.<br /><br />December 30<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yMlD9ROPpnnas3eDRG2ML7IEnkV2aLh_WW1SIb1QBpgBQtIFxFwfBKWmrqGDqptvFvc1ZubRBTANi-mZsS7C6OAVhtsbzfIMT7OBtn9fvKYNdPds-4PujV2g9ld2p4o2uraYvA9-hVI/s400/123007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551744704124818" border="0" /><br />The stocking holders are supposed to spell NOEL. Our family can't leave them alone and constantly rearrange them. LONE * is a family favorite.<br /><br />December 31<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62LrQIjRjN0VnTITMlpRvjL7wypCbNs3PMW89aPhezTsMrVifLgWoYGcHuTLbkemWkkoYvdfvv7sccDzXHRqKiJk1J-xa_gKkpat2tIiYaFoHxBcVMnrbEw_k1yqb_KPHGYJ-e4Jd2ZA/s400/123107x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178552161315952562" border="0" /><br />I can't remember how many years in a row we have been going to the Cannata's for New Year's Eve. It is always so much fun. There was a time when all the kids in both families were there, but now, they all have their own parties to attend, so we only get them for a little while. This year, I had too many cosmos and champagne and paid for it the next morning.<br /><br />January 1<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDqmwqrOYKNOuax68A32c5HdcFex6ClvwjzI4AaorsqXxbJHFU_SRx3-iTbiDmUI5iDztfuz6N-GJ31bqZRelPgRR7zubrvikqv_fte8coRNKgwvvpOvEm0tGSgh8lKv7hM9Q-Zbk-Gk/s400/010108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551169178507074" border="0" /><br />Even on New Year's Day, there is laundry to be done. Hangovers aren't an excuse for putting it off another day.<br /><br />January 2<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEmKC9O8KJ10WCJn0D5tsMNtu_NzFyG1vG9o_GXibPJZDsqrKYWj-hswL5WuOm5_zjTDQQEDD_TpZRzoyuzOEZiqSFuw1vlg-ty9vbushNUv9X8-5_xtDTlK4LYvrjxnTlcAxfYJOOLU/s400/010208.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551177768441682" border="0" /><br />Three weeks after we put it up, the tree still looks nice, undecorated, but nice.<br /><br />January 3<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92kDiBXhieKszCCTZ7ObM1YKWiWhGREebocmo8JOGVl4BMkJtGlNk-zDq1axSG0bo8oyvSyGCijyYduDy2XwcC_2qOJA6mstQC12KWhCcWS9peMXlz3HJF5T6zLoVGYdoqmwOvI1BHK4/s400/010308.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551182063408994" border="0" /><br />Every woman should have a photo of her mammogram machine.<br /><br />January 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG02_c-tL40uWNm6LKqKHnEQdj8Qw5Q-Duqcmkuq44NbEr7H5crkyQHgSaW2x5_1O_B-eNT6PBd7k5WTVmvh5vKO34ijZLTeZT1ZFpWVrLBeaTxDe5yndNLc1MSbBqLyXc1GesdApPNGQ/s400/010408.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178551186358376306" border="0" /><br />Dennis has so many boxes and Lucy loves to climb. What a perfect combination.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-64200569679387159392008-03-16T20:23:00.001-07:002008-03-29T09:37:26.746-07:00Counting Down from 5<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />December 22<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguka1pWmatqlLIYHD6jb8cR9NMQIS7UYanso_nderiWIp7y9w3rIgta-Sy9Uc8Rtqd9DTUjT9OTcoWlgOAtERwQFYQmBO5fFS1NxdYxweAwo2u8yCsDcZY8BcC3rCV9fEcgUQRx6fwYw/s400/122207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178547372427417362" border="0" /><br />One of the best parts of living in Southern California, and it is NOT SoCal to me, is the weather. There aren't too many places in this country where the sky is this blue at the end of December. Of course, it is winter and a little rain now and then is a good thing.<br /><br />December 23<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7wSwnfv8_vZd5iapC3o_n8NuITCUBMJxKtHbHaVL1IphoX8FSlIEB6GU8eQGnLIqRd9CrToR_tKdlDYRsKgJ_u0O1EaaECZ6EUXfxqK8EZkjaHATYcKu6TdffLfrcbmCYI2RnsApQsE/s400/122307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178547376722384674" border="0" /><br />I thought for sure that Disneyland wouldn't be too crowded the Sunday before Christmas. Wouldn't most people be doing their last minute shopping? Imagine my surprise and dismay when we got there and the line for security looked like this. After we made it through, the lines to buy tickets were extremely long, too. We changed our minds and went to a movie instead. We will use our free tickets another time.<br /><br />December 24<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7ZidILRJF7vFLB01nNBSICrmRfkpmD3iCLc82i9bBFMU8esOI4b1_gjU4ik1vQab89ZLD_GbaiOo1DBq-RjqBAi8n9ZU7G-8dxVhTVY5spztmunWNz0a0UDZjbRgS_ct8cdqw_orx3w/s400/122407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178547381017351986" border="0" /><br />Christmas Eve and all the presents are finally wrapped. For the last two years I have used a lot of plain brown paper and assorted ribbons. It is so much easier than picking a Christmas paper.<br /><br />December 25<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRZ-imhCV4l-5TQqrW0h4mtQeMPMAhBjcDpQhZ_4y84f4Ubshy0YSqN5YG8Y5fFArDRGbaZnK27907R4JhBq602jSmHSaiKEnh765IpfQLb6S0-OdLS6I_MzD4FP-UxUogMGyADzREyc/s400/122507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178546766837028562" border="0" /><br />It didn't take long for last night's pile of wrapped gifts to turn into a pile of trash. Everyone had a great morning, so I think it was worth it.<br /><br />December 26<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguz-PMGMV3X6MGdQlWS_eVpMc6Jo-6n6J5DrNXPhIxSQUIRTuW0T8Fddr4OgQkIvRpeXp-AAWEL-UM0U_iv1ATkm75YhYlBJj6Ko-D5Lg6eHt0gkB-8CMWbKFZR31UU0FoCQU0QTlEX2Q/s400/122607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178546775426963170" border="0" /><br />It is still clear and warm. I was on the top level of the parking structure at the Spectrum when I took this. This is a rarity - the Santa Ana freeway is almost empty at 3:30 in the afternoon.<br /><br />December 27<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7p-nBonLY0fSZiH-6OULtdJE-z1gyaHP6A5ds-p4pkfxmALtDcoIMdX7dbXlHWOspqpDkm62N9GZlVREW7tk-YSvXW1D7fqG6PsCnkBNNC9M76V5wJIoeYcnPregKTjmcg_8PwIX7x8/s400/122707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178546779721930482" border="0" /><br />Dennis and I met for lunch at the little restaurant at Newport Dunes. It was such a pretty day, I did not want to go back to work.<br /><br />December 28<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH548-xbEQ4KyltHcPZS9M7X9aJ5kGYgdiIg6HXHO1UvtZligb3GsW1dqRA-dLNnBiUq6GbfrDPytvdcZwQHMJGn40KvCqSU65KItdPr08Y8bj9TCNwP6WgtwpdApcqqp2FobMWuNuCkU/s400/122807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178546784016897794" border="0" /><br />Lucy is so photogenic.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-57946841148663905552007-12-26T18:00:00.001-08:002007-12-26T18:20:13.274-08:00'Tis the Season<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />December 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkDntR71WuDzucavidZ-xv1jZWSywMmBXWGeV8mfC-NovuZQb22DoJyqLRlBUEb8PaBkZvIWspoX-V2H4OGaKRMr9xZrZOQ0I86yjnwwJu5To6-ha5CL9JiORmxh5YxfjTcSRRr_xUuE/s400/121507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467848759611330" border="0" /><br />From the day we brought the tree home, Ethel has loved sitting under it. I have not caught her climbing it, but she has enjoyed playing with the ornaments.<br /><br />December 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6xOcud47Qobdqz2akOq3e7MQz4mdcq9tih9eEp_-QU-nHD7JOUcsgTQZjlsQn86OmEtPet1kUMwC_zjawbKvZqG5u_MUNBCvpHXyy-bvBOKKqp236tCjsh0L3j95nZwbDyppQ7JGxw0/s400/121607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467853054578642" border="0" /><br />I love the view from the Huntington Beach Hyatt Regency. We were there for the ENG holiday party.<br /><br />December 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5FRQkQb82KYfEbJAYLP9a0xnMkoczfL_Jx9YOk7_PmCLmkHn086opJLfUANKWl4YbDO-RUcOJ3Qzkbx_1mOc04-mn8PvxbovyNzy6NCX30bpGzZaqOO-1kOB5WmbYA4Iifz6TQfGVg0/s400/121707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467857349545954" border="0" /><br />The lunch group goes out to Koki's for dinner.<br /><br />December 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Qc_exMehvgZnM_5lgRzKIRXiClwlS1JJY3GofyTiWUUJRploYPrNYneJovvLQGebhkVYPyL7D4kO29niLcu17RatQ4UcvV3eHgEghizje78d2O7v63nX8lLMoVyi6Gf2yP9SYINvtH8/s400/121807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467307593731970" border="0" /><br />The lighted palm trees look much better in real life than they do in this photo. I should do night photos with the big Nikon instead of the little Canon.<br /><br />December 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNP5LQExOPIjz7Mtcz6Qz5YJbMz-E9g4CFbBBrjDdPzCze3mlhYh7U3_arDVQx78mR5P8lI4pZln3UT1YQ0O0WdwAf9DoxpPEIQbRvktpMpwsiOwdEXn5QBFxiFV5-T3MY0tcNHoahEs/s400/121907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467316183666578" border="0" /><br />It was a drizzly evening at work, but it was an amazing sunset.<br /><br />December 20<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKowXn7ibbAbG0dlV3eO2GGfRIQ9Zra2ZinUt3-90ALNSGANfN3WxU6S7-hm6WWNE-VnyzFD8NDX1QpYvx0y9JvPtt5vuKU0f3cGqdv7aE32x0vB0dkXpB5LjqOcNvBHmtKpXP63APWI/s400/122007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467320478633890" border="0" /><br />The cat with the laser eyes and the very dirty slider in the background.<br /><br />December 21<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsxacfiOiEJjpZ6EqCtn_4oPBjU92Rp8wEozezok7_IDkozeffIGJ2o18MqrgN7JtdhbFgMWXXoWL2d6NL0_jaoREy2mVLFr-Sw9rtDehyphenhyphenfXqkZQujPeYt6BK0e9Sh21Kxx1d9QgQxYw/s400/122107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148467333363535794" border="0" /><br />I just like the way the bottles lined up in the rack.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-36428258150294727902007-12-26T17:35:00.001-08:002007-12-26T17:59:35.731-08:00The End is Near<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />December 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WQ-MrsP-bFe6JcaSbuIwkjOUYhN7WJ35Z1kmjPe8G8o8NRA2zBwbC-CU-vagFNPfBPnMwCpGoLKXTJbAmW59y3eY-S58JcAoxWJR1OP18KhcJqc7_zMx59OAKhSqgIxX4bjRV0hrZuo/s400/120807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148461440668405586" border="0" /><br />Every year since the kids were little we have gotten our Christmas tree at Peltzer Pines. It takes a few years for the trees get big enough to sell, so each year there is an empty area and areas with small trees, trying hard to become big enough to go home with someone like us.<br /><br />December 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz39chtKyo9uC1YAdlBnbpWcw0tL50i72Eo4FxaAoZzX_Ea-c0Y2q0_aQ9TmYMGeYNL6B4UkdtUzxyUX6L1b_zeiVn6-jKEE7aXtW8XWBDHTvCLsrV-OGPeUFQryrOMilVSAERu5A1Jjs/s400/120907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148461449258340194" border="0" /><br />I am fascinated by candle flames and soft wax.<br /><br />December 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwz4R7R1niGQKBzOK70JHpALc9g_bvaNBw0_G2-GSC9aOOuGqEvredRfhkihaO83r_-16OrsNb4v69JWAZUU1izJMJZeOUi2HzMDFcJn0WiiMXSzpp4WFExMyzibUuqZgetDxH0J0Qms/s400/121007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148461449258340210" border="0" /><br />No explanation required.<br /><br />December 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK9tZ6NSgttBI0u9sGlUzaigUuCD3rlJkLb0a9glQJCsd7pgks7VY1ExpUuZMl08KTbTBZMP2dRkAl-ExWdoPLngEwuGdkTaz-ELjBrtPA9ZVOdbmvhCNIvbCLfC5r1TNshrI9XPpRyQ/s400/121107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148460959632068370" border="0" /><br />While Christmas shopping at South Coast Plaza, I saw this bunch of balloons from the second floor. I loved the assortment of colors.<br /><br />December 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zUn5d_z1bCh1ONOXGWvDY5IXRlo3tbz9jLAk6wR22Tido8qMb0APyY0PlV7r6ZtT8TFTv0x7rvp8f2D-6H-R-2qxGYhsczO_eI-TZfAKT-gxQZv3k9GhPTHpC2Sg_NF29OOy-p5zMm4/s400/121207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148460968222002978" border="0" /><br />I was not at work the day before when these were delivered, so this is what greeted me when I arrived. We ordered 30 hurricane candle holders to use as centerpieces for the ENG holiday party that was to be held on the following Sunday.<br /><br />Decmeber 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vZ_lwpD1Bv5t7TibAeUTMN77_MeQglahaCAise7VFnWR4jgdwjB4Lc8ujaScPnvOP-UdmJrwz4PNujeZZ9yU23bWi_QXM9MHxXhhlUnFsM9Y-kcAf4E3_COlaf8ebLyStb_pN1hbnH4/s400/121307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148460976811937586" border="0" /><br />The four of us have been going to Claim Jumper for years after PTA meetings. Cheryl is the only one left in the group who has them any longer. Every once in a while we get together for drinks. This night, we had dinner and exchanged Christmas gifts as well.<br /><br />December 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtzk6bQyiLTU2pXUAI8c8JKerpBHXZnxw7cFMlRwP5ujuFsFH2Pzbu2PzdWVLOuEMgLRe0YJiIp8m3bUscJxJDvzi9jdIZB1mJ6Kin30CabXlAnJClAhnGHiJEjFYo-gVIJZH9nGroGs/s400/121407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148460985401872194" border="0" /><br />How many families have the Dallas Cowboys star on the top of their Christmas tree? Jim and Steve are huge fans, the rest of us - not so much. It was Steve's idea to put it up there this year. We usually don't have any special star of angel that goes on the top of our tree.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-89278631947260131412007-12-07T23:41:00.001-08:002007-12-29T15:57:47.473-08:00Six Weeks Plus a Day Left<span style="font-family:verdana;">December 1<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZs-yP1pJjeoN0LbX9AT6yqW0upt6hgdz0_h7Olvuc5T3rdzQ2f2GArvxnF6YyvmCQb3T7jSmU2Fa-cs8HoGVg7DGrZzlfGxjT7jt6x4iK_lNMaoE46PeIlNAINix1ANR9RfTFWk4eXw/s400/120107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456767743987426" border="0" /><br />The cats get along really well. Unfortunately, Ethel is not willing to let us hold her. She runs away every time one of us tries to catch her. About the only time we are able to get her is when she is half asleep.<br /><br />December 2<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq10lgDEHc_KfG_jvTKMgYHUpuuDRORIuJ8fwFBoYdtqWMpUXuTyH4BJg6xQBR4tdmDUIuNySNhtGvp99oA2lFcuDhIVGSMX4ctGkFKpSy7qI3pGEPHSuNHZHLZDtzqu-ZmSgAX5EuCoc/s400/120207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456776333922034" border="0" /><br />See, she doesn't look mean - just shy.<br /><br />December 3<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcb_d_lXMeaflzjB3LfMik3xCFzki9BAAs54QJ4mjRbtLjT02GU22X_5MhY1w6u15c3j5q7lOPbQamjyGAG7qPF-4wHrC3mGBRFYUqdnf3utLeoaPxe_eY4meq9_IrNfjW0PUIAFoIx-k/s400/120307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456784923856642" border="0" /><br />The golf ball in the bottom of the glass is an indentation on the outside of the bottom. This was a gift to Dennis at the OCSGA Christmas dinner on December 3.<br /><br />December 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65a02yPNCMval3sWZgF7hPMxC_GbryNji8YTUlxWpvkqP4KRtfHUv_R1ySdvcdXnB1Bryk-x7ewgCsoHQIp1pmV5Uk0Y4WJZbw6aoU32o45cfzGTAZtgvzei2-Y5oLlqjexofi2AzN9s/s400/120407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456230873075362" border="0" /><br />The instrument panel in my car - boring.<br /><br />December 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEMHkEynN1-4qOm1xRM2jQMl4KWwnNBEcQaNDiInpcQjeP0Z7gIuOUHeJReKe52GZjUPuA52E2KToTaBs0D4rmWTKCKUgnTlVne1IfoDHiD2FW0LVaSi_MwBUvQtqJaHdBUPuQvhmfF0/s400/120507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456235168042674" border="0" /><br />This is a total experiment. Lucy was chasing the reflection of my watch on the wall and we took a video. I captured this frame from the video, so the quality is not as good as a still photo. She was going crazy trying to get this light. Dennis and I were having so much fun watching her that I was late for work.<br /><br />December 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFmfjigYbgD8kdreotWxC5iqWzoRqThIelXm5MUDN62-BBWeFqLigN1jq2kwLNd1XwLqA8V3iJC94_dFThljqTkqhvXaFjWcg3UDwsk5j5oRxpIp431MeZCzVgSouxSzN5A0VFuzUupY/s400/120607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456239463009986" border="0" /><br />Linda was kind enough to lay out her instruments and let me take this for my photo of the day. She really got into it and arranged everything very neatly, including her gloves.<br /><br />December 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWHq8rYWHn4NMFOqLRmM1d7r4NHdCW3p29DoFFGdDn-NaFnwjZNgen01SBPRUGx8h5NWo_bLdLEjvMmhyphenhyphenGhOB-3Sg3uhizmHJVPn4TeYx9CHHqzZ-4y2vAPaZvXjlGsp7stOryrpRR4E/s400/120707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148456243757977298" border="0" /><br />I live with a bunch of slobs. This empty water bottle was under the end table for several days. Whoever dropped couldn't be bothered to get in and put it in the recycle can. They make me crazy!<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-24626646985904587362007-12-07T23:27:00.001-08:002007-12-26T17:17:05.593-08:00The End is in Sight<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />November 24<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCUtP10K4RiZxHQhcstd5nsLodysJY6gqfF_GahmEiQktxROQho_ZUaSyxsfgEdUjyfdDuQL6K78Awm6oWmiBrtYznu9PBjQrnm9q3wCexzrRwaNZLm9v00JBazsTmJNBwZ_9qBYvEkM/s400/112407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141501647412052338" border="0" /><br />I planted these bulbs years ago and they keep sprouting every year. I occasionally get flowers, but not every year and not every plant. There are freesia and daffodils.<br /><br />November 25<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LltBozy56t3gMWBXoYgioBGMYkuzOw96YmYdhx8QIG4G1Bj-V5ZhHmVnBWmCVzPLPlmkG2SV_UsXUyoTKRuAZoudzv-DCiQi6yEb3niHZqVVB8cnH0C7uIpaUSCKAkjQb337tHFGmNo/s400/112507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141502708268974498" border="0" /><br />Erin did not know that there was such a thing as wax beans.<br /><br />November 26<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIytfs9hBGR3WPhdL7vNscJZ4L2UDmkejQpe3eqlS4R_XPUfERoqQDVNuAbCZ9MINCcnLiXw9MsLaoX-6snqpg_XPXhip-D9BWeA3_ZKKsRynBYQlwForjx0OobHhqbcjBa1AhB6B9dpE/s400/112607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141501656001986962" border="0" /><br />My Two Peas in a Bucket Over 45 Chatter group has a Secret Santa gift exchange every year and these are the presents I received this year. The plan is to open one each weekend beginning on December 1 and open the last one on Christmas day.<br /><br />November 27<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAeCEnzQ0ohU5tv-5a3PWksHg64zSqIf73mB8b8SwnqMyvUH5dYlT5Qj7vg74wAvOU05wuLevkBYIK3frI1L6JKZZBwJ_B5-9JTM7qnuUBWW5k3fYOpwoUP-T4jHQdLuxVCvJGhEVDfA/s400/112707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141500990282055986" border="0" /><br />The new campus at work has nice smoking areas and they are kept very neat and tidy.<br /><br />November 28<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3OgcBRbsSLQ0DQs6GF2YHK3kKOsru-jVsqFLqKjgBlGEURarfRLzyzbeXYx7B4xI2syfJjyxWL9M86ye_nRNQwutS5zakMIyjifrapaHWe_r-59lJhauLK07kMq08zla_E-Ye_UoW3s/s400/112807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141500998871990594" border="0" /><br />I love our bathtub! It is huge. We got a longer than standard tub so that Dennis could stretch out in it. What we didn't think about is that it could be too long for me. It turns out that a tub can be too long for a person. I end up sliding down until my feet reach the end of the tub and then my head is just barely above water. I need a booster pillow to put at the end to stop me from sliding.<br /><br />November 29<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AzUzXSJKwfalNGR5QtcYI8JahGaRwYbyIHg2t_bXaFreGHMdH_VVdDKaScriqQUzEfOqiXD3r4xQTg0PUSm9Nt3kyiU8FjSMqMRuszLUB4o4Mme9ya2_8wEplV_nP8bM_L2wNlRuEBA/s400/112907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141501003166957906" border="0" /><br />The fireplace had been natural colored fake brick that was looking pretty ratty. When we painted a few years ago, we decided to make it match the walls. I love the candle holder on the wall above the mantle.<br /><br />November 30<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-_ufN78nl-X6I-45HuavuQe8cBo8Mozr1T7JSHwe7F3hcITlGx-801lwwY6BB7o4-inWQ-GOkFs1W-K9QZ9-llCPPxL2zn3rOe40DHo5o6ohX_pGapesBhL2MycBq0ZAJlgzGLSP6_g/s400/113007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141501007461925218" border="0" /><br />Another day when I didn't get a photo until the end of the day. I don't know what Lucy was looking at, but I love the contemplative look on her face.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-17501726051081742702007-12-07T23:02:00.001-08:002007-12-07T23:26:54.312-08:00Still Doing It<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />November 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMp91pWyWoTwP5z4BTrNL1JyNyYegMmU4ajY9ZumHgHT1RK08YjI3WUXKfwuj9hjXHz49TSpBC3604UQSwod5Y70ESGbJUkPcmT3JnUVI_m29Jm2SKJQwr4yspGj9pHg4yl9NUGfkGxdc/s400/111707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141495350989996290" border="0" /><br />Our hope is that Lucy and Ethel will be friends. Sitting on the chair together is a good first step. They chase and wrestle each other and I have also witnessed them grooming one another.<br /><br />November 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMUKw9CBaIOpFXs6I8ipIRinTumZNUFzVrTf5pOuXxljU9wtuWH5OgeZytj0G61sMbmHWY8X4IeL73EvMgWEfdBG7mUmJZgiceYsZCOevNd8gnRhz0dOwwIO4NW6CD87q15kgkrXJJ9k/s400/111807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141495359579930898" border="0" /><br />The Sunday before Thanksgiving we picked out our Christmas tree. We will go back later to cut it down and bring it home. We used to go the minute the farm opened on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, but we got tired of the lines. By the time we get to the farm, there aren't that many left, but we always find a pretty one.<br /><br />November 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Urs3Cmi2KpaR-ySRQNnlzizyVtsdN1_y423J9wV6VMl-A2MycuWc6jwcfaNd3V710iTiTiWWaZi72q2GJPC-a1fRRm_7JxlxGTVVOYyWBaPfkC2F73UFJSU5JF6SbVvbKn4FHbkQmcg/s400/111907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141495363874898210" border="0" /><br />Ethel's safe place - she has plenty of time to escape if she notices any one of us getting down on our hands and knees to try to get her. One of these days she will want to come to me. I hope it is soon.<br /><br />November 20<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty6xgPjf8s5DsUl1WEWJdIuobDNWM_B_MKNNo-dgLhrbIaw4mtIqDgyhzZcNN0gbn2b_XmmrkjCpIpEpzlltuxNRDpg688vmFpVfS0WIMEr7Y-Xj0xVtJS8QMxJTu9kQsIT-dh_bE5lk/s400/112007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141494672385163458" border="0" /><br />My tendency is to pile things on the counter until I get quite a bit, then put everything away. It is always up to me - no one else ever does the dishes. They can use them, but can't be bothered to clean them and put them away.<br /><br />November 21<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7DG3Somyk9Bpn_-qk41F99n_Bu6ACfBzKsBAcNig60BZUTFKEFofgKBni07hwDF6D6CCIgwHrB3sfWwEJpODxSZZ1uQ2zLQiQ6Ouh35uL0kyW1cWP4gTJnRylEK4PvGrKPW5JDHoqEs/s400/112107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141494680975098066" border="0" /><br />The fountain at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. It was another beautiful day in November that makes me never want to live anywhere other than southern California.<br /><br />November 22<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIj932RNnRZ6eOFww4fj7PFG3Ci7RIuhf93P5h8-1rBUi_ydqG1OfzW_2oCviNc-qdD6RMeBqmbi82jadmUT25twGqVsfLUQ9JWj26dVWuZkcuzPPtWPRugIUQZSriDFBNUayvLobMYk/s400/112207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141494685270065378" border="0" /><br />Tryptophan strikes! Dennis needed to rest his eyes after Thanksgiving dinner. He says he was not asleep and maybe he wasn't in a deep sleep, but he was napping.<br /><br />November 23<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkKp7OWrNMmlHE2h8FldczEKugYYSDxhWhuB6Y2moeV5PRs_3f910maXsUYmmCZgGlZqm2N3b6m8AyLz_lmMrne0BFU291mfkgrAP3FuBIhKJUPCEOo_tKoUgugS-PnX2RkHfigAlsD0/s400/112307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141494689565032690" border="0" /><br />This is at the sixteenth tee at Via Verde and is says 'Carrigan's Alley'. It was put there to honor uncle Pat who played this course a lot. It is a very nice tribute to him.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-61232569803011530872007-12-07T22:35:00.001-08:002007-12-07T23:02:37.918-08:00Almost the Home Stretch<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />November 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4GXVccWhamP0ZHC7PpXL4y3qq19RQvr5nShKasCxOvJifjlJnWUwOlrtKRe_bbol_bNmmrBL9NB4JtIreAp_iHdBWYjkyc7bTbFWDooboGPa_QZbXHYSpdPd8BeycWT24uu8k5xDOLg/s400/111007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489793302315154" border="0" /><br />I spent so much time cleaning the kitchen the day I took this photo. Everything came off the counter top, so I could really scrub it. I even took out the sliding part of the windows so I could wash the outside of them. I washed to floor, too. Natually, it didn't stay this way for very long.<br /><br />November 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7U1Lq5wCwXHqFTc3bhhwSoK8_6AKZ6sJgozons8vDOpNaLc9uoPoHa5-QfGUutzIJZKC2uI_HVMmJ9MRhnc5iCmOuYDQjwuiuz8cDfr8GRabttfFXbYcFeSgxcGnHuvLeMIhAaTpqEn8/s400/111107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489797597282466" border="0" /><br />At this point in time, Ethel had been living with us for a little under two weeks. It took her at least a week to come out of Erin's room. She enjoys free run of the house, but doesn't want people to pick her up. When we do get a chance to grab her, she loves to be petted and scratched and she purrs like crazy. I hope one of these days she will let us get her.<br /><br />November 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VoMOVxce6h4rRmIveXBMtwznpzuW0KOYI_T1bDBU7OHd3lvoqWpRg2g3lbTTIqUSFSxX0jjcD0w2HeFyC3O63JZ8jc7HVHlxSjkIkWJE0Jo8UmH-bqxGFiOIm5esfL9UoL8jhij2Xp4/s400/111207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489806187217074" border="0" /><br />Lucky me, I have two cell phones. The one on the left is my personal phone the one on the right is the one they gave me for work. Generally, I have my personal phone forwarded to my work phone, so I don't have to carry two of them around with me.<br /><br />November 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxpnyubzpPnhbEMtSNqC3XJTXtBcP6IKLU9R85GtQHmmilaOU951QKSk1RjfMI_DC_l3macQsX08cLmjulus2qdGgSYQtkDdxPF7W-W74oBAg_QwtOC2IixxTlKPCSx1rOYh6sz5DqoM/s400/111307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489269316304978" border="0" /><br />RATS!<br /><br />November 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaNLgkxxik1HR-oBT4IsofLpiD8ovGvcE4vCMmgZlK3HsB9FtC4mklBDSrsI1YrzmWB7i43YQX5ciTq6mVLX_GaupSLhAsRRUDh4xUOcqzkjGoTYIp4tHB7iS1SE9afEWXTddvhXj1o0/s400/111407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489273611272290" border="0" /><br />I have had this plant for years and haven't killed it yet. Lucy has started to jump onto this table and chew on the leaves, so some of them look a little ragged.<br /><br />November 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxv7iGVwGXxsRR-S4l-c0Bym28xGDaAVH_h1dVR7Ku0UzsFMZaSaF0WNkbAOFiQfzPjDxcOfURC5yuffLuXvfKaomBi0fAIFQZ2aXz9vzeakelpblbufUISmbMLhNeG0waFlHG_vCWtc/s400/111507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489277906239602" border="0" /><br />This was considered a beautiful day in Orange County. However, there is a layer of crud on the horizon. My office is on the third floor and this was taken from the end of the hall.<br /><br />November 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAvRuCjQTrADDnOpAdVWwTDdw5eoPy-YcPxAWv4Ziit9qyTVazW19kUplPdKY1JPgU2JhLUsB__h4GmBJuIMWCNVQ5QXdTByZ_AysJQ5ZsaxAFIhTsDIc0nP6Gp-QRM0uhyt7LkU4ZCc/s400/111607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141489282201206914" border="0" /><br />I like the angle and the lines, but not the dust.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-7469262533631459302007-11-09T22:01:00.001-08:002007-11-09T22:28:04.514-08:00Looking for Inspiration<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />November 3<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIiv1cXQz-CIheOA8LGQxe0bn_fnj-IWpXIrMh5z9vDCD8wyuY9pqwmSUUXL0BQQQ0PNtNqIJfTfbdERO9Qgj6LOXCHAUAzLK-Z_gYOmYfUbdx1u4UvawqBe783uA3xBkRm-h7-hkpnM/s400/110307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131089197169847810" border="0" /><br />...and I was doing so well. I did not miss a day in October.<br /><br />November 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVL3rDDkM1rNCQ_rTlqXYOPWoP2B8MpTzIzEKeFncUzDDsa9T9Kge3giyE-QV88xooXVrObdTqIrzowTu_HMpveaFoEJ5GY0WBAD550W_Qqw0z2JX6f5qMMtwdHcnqmo7IQ_G42PEvMU/s400/110407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131089205759782418" border="0" /><br />I have this candle holder in front of the house and I almost never light any candles in it. Since it is getting dark so early, I have to try harder to do it. It is pretty cool looking.<br /><br />November 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjju2wVAm3Bn7D_9XcR2452RT5D8ntTFhdPgj2IPqmhSyaxlQXyPvtYPKUmzPVt4DaE47XsbBAx8Bnr8vXQYt28GUaaKbp3MY9d7bdCP5nQpl9dXrlMZlaJn2iZuXa0Wh4S4t1B_6VZxFI/s400/110507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131089218644684322" border="0" /><br />I did not understand this sign at the gas station. '3 for $5' and below it 'One or two at regular price' I didn't spend much time sweating over it, though, since I don't drink Red Bull.<br /><br />November 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFmaf5pO_6x0rJJtkckQMLHgAArFI635N3NFz-UnH6jazDK_UF-OWBQva0q4s18IlGCma1w8xC_yeUCg8HUXiwSU9Os6u7_i6C1Gg_tzlw-tyBR5ztYlqgEcbiVY_ZxJ-zl7bXVpjc7Q/s400/110607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131088419780767170" border="0" /><br />Ethel finally came out of Erin's room and started exploring the house. She is turning into a real love. Once I get her, she cuddles and forces me to pet her by shoving her head under my hand. She and Lucy are exploring each other. So far, there have been no fights and no hissing matches. They do chase each other, but so far no cat cuddles.<br /><br />November 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FWiIbzeCxtR8vJUXB8QzaVzLsrgGBERefmyVRcRVeUCxe533M1yVfgqkxDBwh9W2qgzWajgeZeDNdZg88agZvi_KTcf8eRSqYyPWuOGBw2qiV82GjmOJ27A-0KyVExO2Q-K9uc6NA2Q/s400/110707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131088424075734482" border="0" /><br />She was watching Lucy from under the dining room table.<br /><br />November 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8p0iLlnCAM8i89pR5KgAWyhL2cH0cPPR9EZHdkWQnX-AHyeOEbYvvW5R4TW_MckZCivmzA2x2dnRygtSKm2q14XKAT3irPqeM_7N8KVt3pjno9IppxDoWyVJg53pf7HQydTdTSEyvGQ/s400/110807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131088432665669090" border="0" /><br />This was a total accident. I was holding the camera in one hand and trying to rearrange something with the other, but somehow hit the shutter button. I love how this turned out. I was standing next to our bed and this view is into the bathroom. The frame has a photos of each of the golf courses we played on our 25th anniversary trip to San Francisco and Half Moon Bay in 2004.<br /><br />November 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CldWhAwqcm8ELc65rKcJB4-QZOamkgZa1P8m1G4swQ-bTtIwG25tFJ_Dn19-X4QOldGhyphenhyphen-HfZqkWFuGktTFcB8qoCvfVwNqhQAnbkUEEeV0kTq6HpdGK2cLJV44lr_EBP8MVHldiyLw/s400/110907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131088441255603698" border="0" /><br />The people I support do a lot of traveling and sometimes they bring me presents. These came from Taiwan or China, I don't remember, but they are ferocious looking creatures.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-77050850715025625892007-11-09T20:46:00.000-08:002007-11-09T21:58:13.156-08:0079% Complete<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />October 27<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQ4WCEeYuGfmO2T6QxOk982VsqOnCLASjI-yOoPok_Rvf1HqFfS8LaB9ci13KDEAZ1BZ-a1i0N8NqzddwKaKuXvSoCMikeRADIghRPCIwwfSr1UWiNmhTorB5gi225NWdQgMUOf1zoZQ/s400/102707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069809687473538" border="0" /><br />Lucy loves the shower. It is embarrassing how dirty the shower floor is. We have a seat in the corner of the shower and she will sit there while I take my shower. This morning she was very intrigued by the drain.<br /><br />October 28<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4suBM3dm1BgDi1oJtxptyZdyoH_MvSGP6NZeag5Ko7wBIo0bMR9cS9mF4aRGnDyDRKwCAOxPPYmIKLkEDRweDzj9SAML0zPSuRNhE53cc38KWNgPwUkLJomsmU4TQrXEg5FI1hyphenhyphenGRTc/s400/102807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069818277408146" border="0" /><br />After Goofy died, we decided we needed a new cat to keep Lucy company. We went to the animal shelter and met this precious angel. Her name at the shelter was Marianne, to go with her litter mates Ginger, Professor and Gilligan. But since we had Lucy at home, we decided to call her Ethel. Amazingly enough, all five of us agreed on the name without any discussion.<br /><br />October 29<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztKO9AADK5Nw1pW42T0RmsaAdzbRIhn5lG6_KHFh-0EFvRZvhPW4iXS_kel3JZFVdcv9LJChnfyYNZ1tKDEpHffcplhSN2YIhcIHY_E20JfI1Yjj8AOHbjMoeo1y-x6mNDNLleLMYwpc/s400/102907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069831162310050" border="0" /><br />The leaves are starting to fall off the trees in the front yard. I love all the different colors.<br /><br />October 30<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9l3BnB8t7mkV51-4gVdf1ykKHZA-j_MhvT-eJVCAppAd9QVe_yTqVi2dFXVTVrkP5Wqb_cNEg3hP3JYFFMSlqJZ_60hHJJh_bNFvwpHyIK4xD9d44ObryIr0z7jDJl_VzgaQEfwsggA/s400/103007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131071420300209586" border="0" /><br />Jim was Bob's Big Boy for Halloween. He got rave reviews from all of his friends and fellow partiers at the bar.<br /><br />October 31<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2o4q7jx4VYskQR-rG1rHQEY8Klmt-gBG3l9qHyuG6MxMGUOh7yRmA6SmquCeXeO9HmiWOI_D-cKOAaihiDKWfy0rmE8Uqbvfam5m3by4Qg3NNThFYOneZgz1AfXOV2e5JOCwiMW4cK4/s400/103107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069169737346386" border="0" /><br />We always give out chocolate. It is a must, because that is what I like best. What is the point of having candy that you don't like? There could be leftovers (and we always have leftovers!) and it would be silly to have candy we don't like.<br /><br />November 1<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNfYTQbD8RR_X7hVnPunQFGKAell0gWC7xiECZFRjvBZbIZqLbWBnjaBt0VK1Icx55LwIuEr13Nhlsq0yZDg4DuabA8X3QKTab5PYYDImaR8RoicMAygo5yJ5EA3r6WuN_b4Ac10blSM/s400/110107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069174032313698" border="0" /><br />We had so much fun at the Roxy watching Eric's band play. A lot of people from the neighborhood drove up on a Thursday after work to listen to The Jakes. The traffic at the end of the drive was horrid, but it was worth it to see Eric on stage doing a great job and having such a good time.<br /><br />November 2<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIhPMVxctk9GUKJRXWMjroV96KhR8gJIMOL-5D0r1ZzXniQxFH8v7R-Z5Q6tH9sT8fy4NzZl3VIUG32qH8-YsCGsuEbx5g1WGkZ-ozfTWnjLhMwTHNdWunlpbb6w6jPQpuhgkMkYEB1Q/s400/110207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131069182622248306" border="0" /><br />The nice thing about having two active Marine bases nearby was that we didn't get commercial aircraft flying over the house day and night. Ever since the bases closed, more and more flights are routed over our house. I was in the backyard taking this photo. I am very thankful that a new airport at the old El Toro base is not going to happen.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-12236377298236630192007-11-09T20:39:00.000-08:002007-11-09T21:43:41.924-08:00More Random Stuff<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />October 20<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdurwXlgsWV-qeHzsUSm8rck55STAKe-JdXEGQ48LubXMAPGxcndG4mhyUby9pBdhAX4Eg2V6gsxkmnryLqTKt5dOBrLaZm50b1sfwHco_UEDRQ_wIEzkgkVm9jZY0_uPp6KaElwD0d5s/s400/102007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067645023956242" border="0" /><br />We spent the day with Ed, Pat and Kathy. Ed and Pat were nice enough to take us out on Lake Havasu for a couple of hours. When we stopped for lunch, Pat got out her popcorn and fed the ducks. She really loves doing that and she ends up getting a lot of visitors.<br /><br />October 21<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HJMrupUHbhpeIOGeYwKYVh6S-b9sKMwnGO7t-UXtkk9E7rls33fVM6NRv8mtz2MTXUxUECF4ozC5nbqGUJFno7ODTlhQYiKI3pgYW5eU9277fqKLLvbLhKM8d5ahIHmLs3SYgcSrAhk/s400/102107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067657908858146" border="0" /><br />We woke up to howling winds. There were whitecaps on the lake and no one was going out. This is a palm tree outside of our hotel. We got out of town early hoping to beat the traffic home. We made great time even having to drive through some sand storms.<br /><br />October 22<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP35qz87h7pQsA9nR-SFQ_XEzN8QwstnfArIHt3qlImFYA-oNujiAKBuY4Oda9Sq3ZsKMSpAnb-Hdrh56e7BHFlwpKiVeFYlPwcAcL9XCWrZHaV1xKbZl75OdhSQltb6v9Ac7YUrF258U/s400/102207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067666498792754" border="0" /><br />This is smoke from the Santiago Fire that started the night before at around 6pm. It turned out to be arson and ending up burning almost 30,000 acres. Several homes were destroyed and it took almost three weeks to contain. We got a lot of smoke and ash the first week of the fire, but our home was never in danger.<br /><br />October 23<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0q05yQVwNAgOxKtsHfzMczfmROIEbO_MRw0T6v87yYcTKxG50MINtJVIuTdbPljxRi_wO0eAdrVga4ZoA96rnWV7UbVAQxlLiLXJSdRluDg54d6Qr6XP4Mqkh7Hjbu4FmUu_SrmpDJ0/s400/102307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067215527226578" border="0" /><br />I love this desk. I am not sure how old it is, but we got it used when we got married, twenty-eight years ago. It is currently a dumping spot for things that don't have a home or are waiting to be returned to their home.<br /><br />October 24<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQduZW8AfWJ4TlY0iQOhSFzEHtiduP9UMtGVMSzBsQXMXy0GhRdnRYi0ub4aze8xn8OZijZ8nbmObpWmpHRm48r-PB4Tp6A8NDI3FnMORinqe0b8uOjiKZxuoQBYc6b9C_HA4y7YL-RWI/s400/102407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067219822193890" border="0" /><br />This is the sky when I arrived at work. The smoke and ash continued to fill the air. There were many who chose to stay home because the air quality was so bad. We ran our A/C for several days even though it wasn't hot. We couldn't open the windows because of all the junk in the air.<br /><br />October 25<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV6e0vsjQkAZ4EGVJ7ASMDQJAH6Isp4rsxdUP9sgGmACho8KtopwyTvftXxklAaBlF5mXTvKwKTl2G5-xW4u1_i6yA1eawOf4qONsFzOqUAXDIrq1l6MMySOofQlJalvPTn2Ad_bkP1c/s400/102507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067224117161202" border="0" /><br />I love my black cat candle holder!<br /><br />October 26<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZHoEyYT7dqHWlxVrGZbe9b_ii1JMZcUWPuphw5QMhnwa1A9XgE9V2lEoidXC9wUXtwlejVhlih7XNzAGx0agzuXT7mhyphenhyphenA4opLqAQTtPKzf-0x1oPaqFI0XhT0ZJWHymE4P_hBN7X52s/s400/102607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131067232707095810" border="0" /><br />Finally, the air is clearing. It was so nice to see blue skies again after almost a week of smoke filled air.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-24667748251539294702007-11-09T20:29:00.000-08:002007-11-09T21:29:59.169-08:00The Home Stretch<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />I have just about three months left on this project and if it wasn't for our cats, I am not sure I would have gotten this far.<br /><br />October 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQeLIWOSaF-Qvw_d0aWVwkuBEU1U0GuLtjrHZh0CfdDkBTm-V-zb7jU_3krO56_pOQMHLxD_TVz-uKQZVaFRARRPW80r7JjKoAbmBGStW97hna96v3QY7z1JZNecCP6zEMMRF_1aFZLQ/s400/101307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131065450295667874" border="0" /><br />Dennis had hernia surgery again and he loves to show off his scar. The surgery was the day before this photo was taken. The tapes ended up creating sores along the edges of the scar. Since this was a repeat surgery, the doctor went in through the old scar and removed it. His new scar is much neater than the old one.<br /><br />October 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0A_T-o-o5n-XiaTmkWZlUQu2_hKWa5uQU3x6gHbJBj6Z4ERkYsrfmMQ1LDz7fzp9N0ejKgxSXUQnq0oXBfZIyx6Wqf4VOMRgJKkkO-BbC95KvaTpZptu0e65wwCskeV8KwkjVj9xY-4/s400/101407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131065458885602482" border="0" /><br />The marquee is being installed on the corner near our house. I hate the colors. The baby poop yellow and burnt orange don't fit the shopping center at all. I keep hoping that these are base coats, but I am posting this twenty-six days after I took the picture and the colors are still the same. I think they are permanent. Yuk!<br /><br />October 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKaM9TBkCr1AcRgSxBmuS8BGE51gYTPCcXu4bhQEMMuWSgD8aeTBLvbeZ44a2OLcgSdUg6fpHav4OMaVhIsr_LtyWuyuZKV9q4kW5FMiyD2DmRAGi0Z6gBf19II1VRLt8iwVV9B3Wt0nE/s400/101507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131065471770504386" border="0" /><br />Nothing too special about this. It is one of the small trees in the parking lot at work.<br /><br />October 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsjk8FMjshr3t0imKqzqrI2cV0B23OrcpsE7AnEKfneEbfL_-07pRuV0zX6nB9zxawrp9K3lKIVxNlu6ePguZnPW9KSOntaCi6iwkw9kdQlyQqO4MF1VBGxiOUXa6vfRXXDcdVU9V9_Q/s400/101607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131064814640508002" border="0" /><br />I stopped to pick up dinner on the way home and took this of the ground in the parking lot. Whatever.<br /><br />October 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2ktnwyCOVLn8eV8QVC_JqKOqiNs15MlNzP8z_AiBzxB2DOiH8Wtf6pl9_GDTjfCw6DaOYGM9eUVouv3Bc9goNif-ZZlqb2vmlxy-0q5lAeaR5Tq06iRImr4h88jQ42eCUfLtjg3SX_Y/s400/101707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131064823230442610" border="0" /><br />I stole this idea from Marianne. This is the camera I use most often to take my photos for this project. It is compact enough to fit in my purse and it takes pretty nice pictures.<br /><br />October 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iM2KDlNEdiDjnTBfMzKC0naE6uiZxkms-OzGj_E4DEt2mlFoFz-uj_77yEPXiT8WKEhut39jwWauBn6wsCL9WWn3Ma_D-8q9KGqouvQHcP6j86vdHAF0uk41aknkNjLvttZirkXK_-o/s400/101807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131064831820377218" border="0" /><br />This night, I stopped at Babies R Us to buy a shower gift and saw this spilled mess next to my car.<br /><br />October 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaSqnEzNJpmpxTYtExSUoOK7NacFrNZcDfeBfF2sGdYm1icSzkmrK5Cfe4OU1D1btstimFN81JL3bTX4Expo7VSvilJGFd3mHEnItDwF2g9A8NRwpr-9mg7L8b60R7MQ33J_RMLwuUJQ/s400/101907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131064840410311826" border="0" /><br />We have two liquid amber trees in our front yard and the leaves are starting to turn color. This is our little bit of 'fall color' in Southern California. There is one stretch of Walnut where all the trees on the median are liquid amber and when they all turn, it is beautiful.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-25780122331190373802007-10-12T21:25:00.001-07:002007-10-13T13:55:55.136-07:00All in Orange County<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />October 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdpSoMrLCQiws74DK9wmNiPo5KbQkSWhPWuP5L8DMpgAJTdYrjt2J9IvB5hMWxxL0rKFcMYqm0jjfHUtTsS0H0F7XR6qdmtEXX3p90fD6VWoHDZ6JV-_ZM0CMIDRNhDwmabQsp9OShNU/s400/100607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120674519072902146" border="0" /><br />This is why I don't want to leave Southern California - the Pacific Ocean. We went to dinner at The Beachcomber restaurant at Crystal Cove State Park on our anniversary. The scenery and weather was outstanding. We had a great dinner on the patio with an awesome view of the sunset.<br /><br />October 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV_tnl59N-D2YwljiFoxo5PVvWF9wm8N_rvFdGEt0mfZ6f_CtQjY_Dl2yVeaidubNxwLZDABYu_zOvuWfioobn0PinRt6_dm74V-SVeMg_FaZMQJr4k5tmwmgJi6NhgEtfVzFizsyqfQ/s400/100707.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120927239243566130" /><br />I haven't taken very good care of the garden. However, this rose bloomed very nicely even while ignored.<br /><br />October 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniZMTsiA__D66byEF29kb3NjG1kBOzQGKA_fNHcCix6DtZz8oIVfzFGrbVdaOg5ADi2rpEuajOlnB3IXfkkcgVbiVKXHqgrHP8ZVbtrAHI8oYHmf334rBOljeBJgKr_-rIUZulm2F5FU/s400/100807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120674536252771362" border="0" /><br />For the longest time, I always had low blood pressure. Last year, it started creeping up. The doctor put me on a low dose medication and now it is under control. I had him check our monitor and the systolic is about 10-15 points too high. So this reading is very good.<br /><br />October 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHNvkZI3GP2ztr3zKc3mXTiP4SjYldO5pvB9xcZzjegtXhjsj08CPWbGyrEOYb6FoU0c86cLuEwdjFtGL4l1k60fy0bjNQmfukjCwif4PWR8dPRzFcIo8bLLDi40p6iYhGVN8i4h96mE/s400/100907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120673299302190018" border="0" /><br />Another totally random thing. This is in the new Woodbury shopping center near the Wells Fargo bank and the LA Fitness building.<br /><br />October 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8yzC9OehT0ncVMQqivHZ-SB7-60Hcy0ETIiURVVgoq1PoQqg8GUV5pRD78L8PNbkrcXv3RkmroDRVurVIB-ESy5HUTPHtGdyJEhvl6O2CDL20r_asafU0YJC6VP3CJa8DYcKOTvAn8s/s400/101007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120673312187091922" border="0" /><br />The best thing about my new work location is that is closer to Dennis' work so it is easier to meet for lunch. We have always loved Zov's in Tustin and when we found another Zov's in Newport Coast, we had to try it. Our salads were tasty, but the service was slow. The fountains nearby were really cool.<br /><br />October 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLcH1Ok7qK2__FQkCij1s5K6C4mpYSQVG8OtsOAjg0_RH5yWGWIOnc5QReL4xD202c5AsHXM6PQd8rj4cUAIldY8GOXW5BPjlNkOziV0nGWeJDrc8bldxRO1uJCiiLoXI_ndTDfei2Q8/s400/101107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120673316482059234" border="0" /><br />Lucy was bound and determined to get to the ice in my glass. She darn near knocked it over, but she did get to lick the ice. I put a handful of ice into her water bowl. I hope she appreciated it.<br /><br />October 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQS8MJnAxZJzSLhLL-ZPtVAlE4LSWvccUoEsrxmWgIytPlDPh4BJ9Lusp3-UzffqWJYsYMqb_7d_8miq17DZv6EZHGpLEtJ9KyMJCYnaR_1EqM4UKqtdL2oIfwXfHEyKhNLzqUbr6vcFg/s400/101207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120673329366961138" border="0" /><br />Dennis had a hernia repair today. The nurse put the 'hat' on him, but didn't get his hair covered. And it was lopsided. I thought it looked funny.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-22942237781828476952007-10-12T20:48:00.001-07:002007-10-12T21:11:20.076-07:0037 Down, 15 To Go<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />September 29<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwxDgczCowcfVle3dLGG9pi27vlKM5p-p-yNy5A6WrzW9tWrH8FIYP6DPfDQfqWk7ke4aqcFsQBTqmup2HtR8OW2In3B-_9WxeoeYSLFNqXLJVMaZ9pqj-s3qonpuHJRiHQaZZDMwDzI/s400/092907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120666010742688658" border="0" /><br />I was looking for a photo for the day and loved how Lucy looked through the screen. She spends a lot of time on the windowsill watching the birds and wishing she could go outside and try to get one.<br /><br />September 30<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2bl14yNTDWJ6rvgm8Nbt5HxDCvVXmix84zUiI1ygFk0MUwa09759JrXsK0JMgAGRxdoG03A5RepRo9qoMOhSZgQFaYKy1IJkC7UY9y7Ch7yNRyT8zmRMg-l-raSzb8dxAi-yJYqcv5A/s400/093007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120666023627590562" border="0" /><br />Years ago, we tried to keep the vines off of the brick wall. In the past few years, we have let the vines get the better of us. These are from plants on the other side of the wall.<br /><br />October 1<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UhJCR_Ryjhl4i4m7PKiLjhx4JteoN3Fi595S7NcpKrBH4h9tomcnh7Lh1WoAxtqswtYnfGf_2dMIjShbTZA9Ah2-XBvWovHe0hSLRlVoP-lX7vnV_ToHlBC9IWNP19yNIu65FF82cKI/s400/100107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120666027922557874" border="0" /><br />Instead of throwing away the extra hangers, I keep them to recycle at the cleaners. I am a little behind, we have a box full in our closet.<br /><br />October 2<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yFzBqt6z9nWVIYWiD9gDF2ZMDrxmVJsRhAaunJ4g13DWHEvnPDMTZGhQpnmehKpH3AFGYAQ9udQDRmYSllVkZFHr9GcE3uwEIFkGhB195qT5eGQRXjHAQ0WrYKtd_iPFAxoLynvIyuQ/s400/100207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120663854669106002" border="0" /><br />The first fall leaf from our liquid amber trees.<br /><br />October 3<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOGj-BN_JHmtG2cn2qTJ05Dk3o_dveDWbipyjQejzSufOSqgMAQeztx8WSu_L4faJXHEqYnxUw8n18Z_iLd5MEgTCqZPlppiFSTHdLMPoUdQ19qdyXLcMF70tMJmZ10opkeY8kj7Mdgw/s400/100307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120663867554007906" border="0" /><br />The first step to putting out holiday decorations, is to get them out of the closet. So far the wreath is on the front door, the hanger is hanging next to the oven and the witch is downstairs waiting to be put outside. The cat is still in the same location.<br /><br />October 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotV6YjtLgPA_3mGWgtoDSWBQCqMztmllQjwRtth9hqcF63bua3-0PV6JdeULZFsPxTU5aM8lQ-s7M8sEt_spL4bW13hicyY42ZRjnbQJW9Ao05rb5ePJj3AVoC2n2S9tEnxpi7WNDm5g/s400/100407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120663871848975218" border="0" /><br />I was looking over my head at work, and thought the heating and A/C vent looked interesting.<br /><br />October 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mcw6TMmAjaOF0wQGabCDoHnWPT4Dzo9p7N-b5RGb-VKr65mQC057APnZ_DW_BJf8LP9QICaDM2pIQM8e-pT4qHKkoBkMH_zJwcLrcAeHrnB58GJSzWch0ngy8gu1YRgRojSFH69ZWhE/s400/100507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120663880438909826" border="0" /><br />This was homecoming weekend and the first IHS game we have attended in quite a while. I was too far from the field and the flash doesn't reach that far.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-34856977495350134012007-10-12T20:18:00.000-07:002007-10-12T20:46:52.293-07:00Erin Moves to Her College Apartment<span style="font-family:verdana;">September 22<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtjcWiYKOQU5Nb7gaVBdgmMbyqu7TZgJFjIqyIX36qEimuoVknysBB6Ve4c66v9LFg2FMrGqqACWtObfKlGnMcX6TuJx39z8Kayxp1OQmu8RdLiKxFDdMee9dgk6PblNAEeARRdF9erw/s400/092207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120657824535022370" border="0" /><br />Erin and Cecilia fell in love with this table and chairs at Ikea. The set was $99 and they thought is was a bargin and it fit in with the color scheme for their kitchen. However, the table was a bitch to put together. Dennis and I together couldn't do it. Cecilia, being much more flexible than either of us was able to do it by herself.<br /><br />September 23<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFf3c7CXmKNS-0MJKlY-_5sX0C3cU_5Py_f0Nw4c_OHZZPWh7PGoUggoVB0F8d3w-BdCQqekIbNtSFalFmEpdgQO_1ws3lJgS1EBki8qxaHNXDIPIsnWg8BCLEyioLedRfIysXgLUxVzQ/s400/092307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120657854599793458" border="0" /><br />I had to laugh at the trash pile in Erin's apartment complex - Corona, coffee and Fruit Loops<br /><br />September 24<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgO7WOVz1RVf1MEXv6uyIRd2LaUts3L3U35vWC6eP_i1p-IOoIGJpuEguqWbDw-TRLZgEAJyJQcNZ4i2uLO1Juvf_LElsKUODmOXZC-HS1ZjCe6hvfGsTtw4LN1xJQ6gUbnHwvNgE5ZwE/s400/092407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120657858894760770" border="0" /><br />I was making Erin's bed and wanted to move her nightstand so there was room to move the bed. The nightstand was very heavy, so I opened it to find out what the heck was in there - thinking it would be a stack of old magazines. Imagine my surprise to find this in my 19 year old's bedroom. When she gets home in November, she will find empty bottles in the place of her full ones. I wonder if she will say anything.<br /><br />September 25<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrk9Wpm9isNdfV3psfProNB_dMExIKsFiCvSMSiSsbsFvEsk5b3qplBzr8CA8cz1sXF2PU3P7w2S9EOTWKqb5eyoPQX8ddt4MMK0W4m5Z9PfdVIN-G-25EdvLbXnEY_mRsRkqF9ecmB0/s400/092507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120656407195814626" border="0" /><br />At the beginning of the baseball season, Steve put this post-it on the Dodgers schedule assuming they would be in the playoffs. The Dodgers season ended on a very dismal note, and Jim quietly moved this post-it to the Angels schedule. They made it to the playoffs but didn't make it past the first round.<br /><br />September 26<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLxWeISCyZCb0IsROkI8Qp6tA-cIra8i5rbGvjO1yTQSCEaY0coKS26_ybCqpLA5ku60Y5Fm7eSo0xEJL3auZ6ITupOLPyqBS4LZ903C2bd1lw9FXxKFj9g7EG_ncBrWBtAunxKIHnCg/s400/092607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120656420080716530" border="0" /><br />The district had all summer to re-seed the playground. Of course, they waited until after the school year started to do it.<br /><br />September 27<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7naPRRjnWRwtsZkfdGGjHlIhjKgErdKq-33Ac_UNfKvIblKKN2XRTSIDVGmn4syWcZEoCdqQkrzYTFXJUhUAcQBulIo_svQZxRE6NqpeDPCPrnmXmsDS_ZEw_xdWpT-ocHQP-ctU7p0/s400/092707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120656432965618434" border="0" /><br />These are on Jeffrey near IVC, but there is no construction going on in this section of the road.<br /><br />September 28<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZm5Upxz3I4NWVfMmtVjef2Am5pUpys_7y4VlI_xen_nOIEE5gwx36MBZdOeMy41QdKmzE-SEIQLOwupXpk-Zc8hVR5dNnE90MI0XaRHnoSqIcVoe_18WwzGR6awFmdU9NLIkYOZBwqvY/s400/092807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120656437260585746" border="0" /><br />I love this sunset. I took this photo from the upstairs bathroom window through the screen. I love the colors and the shadow of the streetlight.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-28665919978229537592007-10-12T18:49:00.001-07:002007-10-12T20:18:53.734-07:00More Random Stuff<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />September 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhR899wV6CO2zkh-uSKHW-lbpjPqvaI8n0ojGQWzYCz2DnnIciseQf-VjB3_r13GBx0ESMrB0q3cTm-QSioNt5O34y0xaonlWf3CDcvnD_NW2faLW3HoYU0Qewn2ihU7JKo1fEdC5inA/s400/091507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633411940911794" border="0" /><br />So, for about 10 yards, there is no construction on Jeffrey. Gotta love it. This is the overpass over the I-5. A project to put Jeffrey under the train tracks has begun, and there is new construction going in north of the 5, so there is a lot of<br />road work going on right now.<br />September 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-95xSImblPu0OvmC5_GFTMa9Dl3lOfKbYxk6UdvOb3MpD-rHwpLIdjmSGzfeQ0GnMfdoKuGxaoAnh1Pvo_X9cRKXukCBsQbyxdrnGEBx4SO2YJOVbuBrU6R2jkXccsDc-SW7AmK_H48/s400/091607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633420530846402" border="0" /><br />Sunday at the grocery store. Usually, I don't run out of room in the tiny trunk of my Mustang.<br /><br />September 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfd-2Mr8d1AuXH6W-tU1TZHTRL_ppSswhYIhOH-JokEy3tyjBIUc1Ij6zquO6-WNutWOoWGja7S0DhssYLxdSmw7Q9-dTnLQG872e8vkjikIi5fTKlc7EZjxsXokp8GLwz4J-fUC9pK5I/s400/091707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633424825813714" border="0" /><br /><br />September 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWR6XHTI7o24_jO4AjTTVCjTXcP2C56CKTE6t3Ri5hpG5-iGGfxTtMgRVNwY5FJS0Lx5FMtQ7aCPxGlCJrX_2EBxR-Vm5K7bGGn83fUWrFZm4H2yTnHsh00frai6KXlfZFJtGen8Vy_I/s400/091807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633081228429938" border="0" /><br />On our Grand Canyon trip, we heard many stories of the people who have run the river and have interesting stories associated with them. JP told us about the newlyweds whose honeymoon was a trip down the Colorado and they disappeared. This book is the story of that couple and the searches for them.<br /><br />September 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtln5mnySh9dzXtkk6wgRKJEXDOpc8EE1551uVjTqEUXfUOgE2-ANRN9Ne83_yBHvP11OIj9z4Bk13Au8w8kMaNo_4Fw-Hu0JITfrwkLmVoBw2LYbOk3_0HPXtbCLXmnWejqtcZdmbzUc/s400/091907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633085523397250" border="0" /><br />Our first, and probably only Ducks game this year. I won a pair of tickets and they were in the second row from the top. The nice thing about these seats is that you get a complete view of the ice. The bad thing is that the rows are so close together, Dennis' knees hang over the seat in front of him. On this night, there was no one sitting in front of him so there was no problem.<br /><br />September 20<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_9wtWMKN7FTLJMV5d_dWPFfy2DsIfH110nM4vBDA2qlGtr_mPBqZGBSYBzsfKHkLV6Htd-RVfWgJwYsLQkiv3qtOKtLDlMDPahcjME-y6GjdWqcPZ0V0-7Ea706Jd29pqt96y7mdFIM/s400/092007a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633089818364562" border="0" /><br />I always dread jury duty. This time, it was call in. I called everyday and each time was told to call the next day, until Thursday. Then I was told my service was done and I did not have to call in again. Yeah - a week of jury duty and I did not have to show up in court.<br /><br />September 21<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHl519_oUkwjgE_Xsdhg4GBkcU7DSE_pnt5Un7vORskf9vDx1tdpGxq37FRSXA55STP7n-irFgCATXoH2NRp69PPyu80fl1tP0XZlX93ahXk53BUhzz7EMl24ge8WySzOzKeUfOKJR4U/s400/092107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120633098408299170" border="0" /><br />Lucy is the queen. There are those in the family who think she needs a cat friend. I guess it is time to start making some phone calls.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-77034082585511333002007-10-12T17:59:00.001-07:002007-10-12T18:31:52.110-07:00Mostly the Grand Canyon<span style="font-family:verdana;">September 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXYdyHk1ZMcZ_8BCJtQHntl0gArdEHheu4fNObdgRvQ5iO-4IO3keEZlAZceha4VEIJws73ZqttNKpPHaGnkQMZnYAWbSErt_UxhIOMTsPZIS9vJRClNpoHDSeGiGBmXwdD0MW1Py9rE/s400/090807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120623026709989954" border="0" /><br />Even thought the Grand Canyon is in the desert, every once in awhile, we came to some greenery. Here we were walking back to the raft after visiting Phantom Ranch. There is a beautiful, shaded river that runs through this area. It was over 100 degrees here and there was a bar! We each had a beer and wrote postcards.<br /><br />September 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsWe2HhyphenhyphenQ9FlwXJTDKCsZtjpG1oaQMjfPZ3nlZcQquMw-0ytpnNml6D8LIzwKgZZ9Wh02tC-Sw_VGMtIW1GXFNDpS4rx-zegr9ojmbfOnRq2R_M3feoYNW_j5zKRcDahcaDU957g2huk/s400/090907.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120623035299924562" border="0" /><br />Just another beautiful spot on our journey down the canyon.<br /><br />September 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiL3jfBRAuDpmxWMHCXv3eCxnhqcoLu8ANb3FLdiTnZ4mM6EmmliiGeD0Oq6RECE2DQAajygTt54Kp9gGicqreY5uHTSdskCfAp4ub91QUFhxuvrPGQLJcv6omRRbFXR39mIPNdUm7oU/s400/091007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120623043889859170" border="0" /><br />We took many hikes to waterfalls. Some were easy and short, some were long and arduous. At the bottom of each was cool, clear water for playing.<br /><br />September 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKtfBwbkXvYRB7n4veyL7-nCdHDspG5SIsqfi2zjS99OQqjqfRBiQnto3OzuBVOGlZLuAnj9z7qfn4UNfn7IDUHYZzuXfif7GaMIhrLj7-2nxQIIcRThxhS2sXsPGz221xR-NOnkOjl4/s400/091107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120622103292021250" border="0" /><br />Deep canyons, colorful walls, interesting shadows<br /><br /><br />September 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNnbASqsO_lmaWAd8sBRtHcxxSXXo2EymRubZ-Mkfmoj933i2GfHKgsJsazqFH8vUuiHeaCrIptk835YJk7KEvizsXVcJOO3QHQiADwBREh4jY0ZuS9_e3sG_XrbJYrW9Cc-jvejwYtU/s400/091207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120622111881955858" border="0" /><br />Dennis and I were among the last to get back to the raft after this hike.<br /><br />September 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFTgpSrUA9lsce5qUEGFk2ZR0EbwfbSInhMvOPe7XxXCFTlEXA6FINpMkU2WClFSqvd_LWaeoYXlYCVzAw2xsfFjJQ35Cr7T6KTlSzzQe5ySpH6FASCjjjNxMNxcI2xKMDN3Wzt6RO7Y/s400/091307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120622124766857762" border="0" /><br />It was our last day and I hadn't taken a photo of our bathroom. It was always is a spot with privacy and often with a beautiful view. We used the river to pee and this for everything else.<br /><br />September 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLJ3rmtmhM9FHd_HRJi3uvaPUC2oXAdd99GaikAIf8auVC1dd6AAjJ0AvTzYiAz_9HRBtMrBl7JG1W1vAcJfWrNah0mR8GJDAA3JTwCzNpHq5djcRcHNkfCBUj_KW9sh5DnYZsNVKqE0/s400/091407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120622129061825074" border="0" /><br />Erin went shopping for fall decor while Dennis and I were gone. She is so sweet. She did not take it to school with her, so we get to enjoy it for a while.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-56206108496427375512007-10-12T17:31:00.000-07:002007-10-12T17:59:04.434-07:00September<span style="font-family:verdana;">September 1<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5qN7G2KFo34wO8_yJsb7wztWRLssPWJGLEqF7z8ekqDi9ukzPUq4k4UrhzejDACJDT6EgvhMTPS7CiKikbzbDsrT4klxIt4ClVC9JCHa5TDQ4lGSMFaDiBdiK49rjTKm-XVulw2AqZ8/s400/090107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120614260681738706" border="0" /><br />This beautiful church is in Orange and I love the old fashioned look it has. I was walking from the Friendly Center's Street Fair booth back to my car. I had finished my shift on a very hot September day. Dennis was at the booth for the entire duration of the fair. I only had to spend one four hour shift.<br /><br />September 2<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUm71giXGpJmQnqLnyoIqPRt-jHEAy9k6P3ZlYL4fQuv_mbIcoHLUx-XG3fI_-6BukUhTkKNmOzhFbV0BjNcmagMaOgpyVowgJCgcML-u0UiNn96xHqD5N-a17MKjX7xbonukJIAt02gw/s400/090207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120614264976706018" border="0" /><br />There were thunderstorms in some parts of Southern California on Labor Day weekend, but we did not have any rain at home - just some pretty awesome clouds.<br /><br />September 3<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DfRHcR2G3r8KUaze8-l7pN4HHz_bEak4dmyxz2UBLLG6dR5_yF1pinHPsMREwrnCN_SGJoy26Zy21C8ubCsgRPLJ9t-7a_WooxjLVgoZQvZ_qvsp1XfJV5xBTTQI1hRNYIwuVsbcE_I/s400/090307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120614269271673330" border="0" /><br />I have been participating in a scrapbook challenge using the Designing with 2007 calendar, so it seemed appropriate to take a photo of the calendar. So far, I have kept up by doing at least four layouts each month based on one of the calendar pages.<br /><br />September 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YTpSAOY8LKJn3siWyS0HjTXce8EgI6sb0KKIlTap1WmhCFEZG8ocDP-6ayotyzd2wPvar3BHRIDbEASsVgdOW-lPEIHcHxE_rY6ooD8Z2WFqoagyO0CW_Zoj_hHDwOWFNH-G0pkxnTM/s400/090407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120613564897036690" border="0" /><br />If Jim would put his laundry away, Lucy wouldn't be able to sleep in it and get cat hair on everything.<br /><br />September 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonohS4ICHXS-LvkmRzj24LPzAvDrSCt5kosJXHiiuoNYZN9TNSQ0QThCqrT6ZV-FFg5XX0pk1ak0hVLtz7Dcq7C9FOM8KUWyPZS9IGCXRXT76Z1gVxD26qfdkI8ai5Wq7ugwLhHnf7zk/s400/090507.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120613573486971298" border="0" /><br />Dennis and I took this little plane from Las Vegas to Cliffdwellers Lodge in Marble Canyon. The flight took about an hour and the plane didn't get very high so we could see lots of the Nevada landscape. Fortunately, we were in the back row and Dennis didn't have a seat in front of him so he could stretch his legs. He was the only person on the plane who could do so.<br /><br />September 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9dmfETpenH37gbrfBouIxTGQZheZuLpY_-NfcMATBg72xuTwHvjxqNyuKx2ybU_ctZkMbK0pDumbiZov8EDbGD8utH6Oup92V4C_WP83Y_5kYVrmWqhOnoYxk_6AmHmAMrFlk3Ot9Wc/s400/090607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120613577781938610" border="0" /><br />Navajo bridges crossing the Grand Canyon. The near one is for pedestrians and the far one is for vehicles.<br /><br />September 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlPsFt3nJ5dvxrhWMKUE8GwxHnSvJsrtbw3hj7PTGwQhI3yosNBPx3NAb2dpAir1HTjLwMs8PDZfxrtLo-tipqOoY4d4ER62qF6tJhM3qU5jSD-NnWb0crsVkk3DDJoQhOgTRZYmthOk/s400/090707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120613586371873218" border="0" /><br />This trip was absolutely wonderful. Around every turn of the river there were more beautiful sights. We took so many photos that the battery in the camera died before the end of the trip.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-28281588387586170432007-10-06T23:03:00.001-07:002007-10-12T17:26:18.434-07:00Will I Make it?<span style="font-family:verdana;">August 25<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0mdvfh05AGPT2ZNRs4qUkuTj0b38aFy8jNf1IZjOHIO54fvjKmLO4tqgfNKXZPGMXLL5QaJiEOEwMU2ZZ1htqbp6fg32kCmVdntJpABLVivh0aRPKvCL4J0fCXjFYPXPPCEooCvJscw/s400/082507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118472485045274946" border="0" /><br />When the kids were little, they loved Boboli pizza and I hadn't made it in ages. The kids love pepperoni and olives, Dennis and I eat pepperoni and tomatoes. I use Boboli crust and sauce and some toppings - pretty easy dinner that everyone enjoys.<br /><br />August 26<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Xfd5P0QNYSF9Ko5u1pSNl9fj-06OZSIy2SpK_wO_vK-X8iAGuKEcygcEAmWpsnITyqlDKaDsb008yy9HUpOgctF5KFOkhrVTPtUbFj3Kt8N3d2g0aG0qkyy3FqZh6dXZ78-lCgzWzUM/s400/082607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118472493635209554" border="0" /><br />Rain in August in Southern California! Granted it wasn't much, but it was enough to get the patio furniture a little bit wet.<br /><br />August 27<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8poK3HNojez7DAn-diKzvSuiK1Dw3kV07MvGygHUzWrv9qbUE-utB6K4bJOr3GRpxe0RhnxaP1_85fczvcAU7uaFZzq9UDPfPX17r6rnH1BM6Wn47vsHwDY6ImPS3oajoHEoOrR9_C30/s400/082707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118472497930176866" border="0" /><br />Dennis and I were thinking that maybe Lucy thought she was hiding and thought we couldn't see her. I think she wishes she could be an outside cat.<br /><br />August 28<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqM4KIJHuF129fNTFnD1LRd9j7iUYU_SPbLXU-fsoxpk8OmKP1JluXC-CBnh2CytgpUlc4VgYYc1C8CKuNYdVGNQ-6n3YnENzpJ0XYSN3aqxYCV1HqwQX4KiuI6fVEyhuQ4i7_PDbfFLE/s400/082807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118472502225144178" border="0" /><br />This was an experiment. I put the camera on a box on the shelf outside the kitchen window so that it wouldn't move while the shutter was open. I think it would have been a nicer picture if I had used the big Nikon camera instead of the little Canon.<br /><br />August 29<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxNed3WThAVOORpq0WHw05Kpb5obH4SdIGggpy3FYRQ_JeWCs8RzIeoVSUsw4nbSCrFa8LEAO_G-Rjwrfye-WZce1ztaqlMGY-fUxeje1ML-_hAlfbR3SA4FyfpE-TQDgHELIdHbw5II/s400/082907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118471870864951570" border="0" /><br />I did not use the zoom to get this photo. This flag is near the Irvine Auto Center and is huge! I loved the way it looked against the sky and clouds. It was taken at 6pm on a very pretty evening.<br /><br />August 30<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4MzPkgeoW6eYXZTg66rgzQIanMoNh5mnCQ6psPZE5lAjAa-C7V1oHfZlZevpeAaD5MTvZr63r-uH3xUIZTMZtoS9vBuLzhS9cdu98omAs917EM08GXJ993ALZtISPimDGCP_Kef2iw4/s400/083007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118471879454886178" border="0" /><br /><br />August 31<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJLldjc79CkiiganbQGSQMXiXzOtSpYHWNMOQdR_dHKu1bYUSbCXYawyoU9F_M8M2xcTcTOUHhhPzHf6BbWNInUkHd7_Fb1JzZVOyT8w2nK7FfO9coHwD2ILE536V2MY3OnEmK0oKOPI/s400/083107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120609961419475330" border="0" /><br />Another day when I didn't find anything interesting in my daily routine, so I took a photo of the top of the air conditioning unit. There was a brief time this summer when it ran day and night. Overall, though, we didn't use it that much this summer.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-90146142102759498972007-10-06T22:46:00.000-07:002007-10-12T17:03:33.102-07:00The 31st Week of This<span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />August 18<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDKNX5nLDMOZl4fM7dOW_A09rtFUezT2QEEL5-Sk5-4VzyjhqxCJiSvA_g98fsfTo3DClQGVWT5EiqPJReK2ne_GOVfyIYwU2rpL9wbZSma-90TjKCk29wID-HmaqrDSlCicTThXnfF0/s400/081807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118469637481957570" border="0" /><br />Dennis and Jim relax on a Saturday afternoon. It is highly likely there was a baseball game on tv. It was very nice of them to allow me to take their photo.<br /><br />August 19<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWQYYFqCCu6XF5xkX2lHt8aGWpGNrDvpqR-KYyOyObnO0eWrMIBv5glBvN_ljUS7AlB3bgRyom4rlGCUaGadTB2yHIOB9emc6QdlpqxJoXvsdPIh7ts4aciAmrK768zKhvm18HJtLW8U/s400/081907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118469641776924882" border="0" /><br />I really liked the way the shopping carts looked all lined up so neatly. My habit is to do the grocery shopping on Sunday afternoons. Dennis came with me on this particular trip.<br /><br />August 20<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwux6ceCa-bsDapEiXTxubZlyg6mxqkSDO76XITnnvHwZnXDYrurlx17oJMvz-D7Lf8yJmVbHFubooS_-ud56s5C5ek3lxFYqm1ZxmsVWPhEBT6YGR6acMmxURsgkkLiO6jSyXpVeAT8/s400/082007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118469646071892194" border="0" /><br />I know this collection of cardstock is really small compared to some die-hard scrappers, but I am happy with it. There are so many shades of each color, sometimes it is hard to find the perfect one. If I had more, I think it would be even harder.<br /><br />August 21<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqgvPzDc_EHwPEfSJiwk5vWHzQOm69EMXThEBrejFiyNI1GkQzBsQv9akF63_08ZykbTH4GBwiMJPieJEb3zBlUXTzXxBSJ4swqJVw1fVIMsFdWYjcFnE7ZspJbDTxUXHFFsWvvtCnvU/s400/082107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118469654661826802" border="0" /><br />Another sign that Steve is home - his guitar and amp. The amp stayed home, but the guitar went back to Tokyo with him a few days after this photo was taken.<br /><br />August 22<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrToi7jnTQ51qwsO2Umb5YS0y5WG7FHwwXifFGTbk8bAF4p-nscb9BpS19wiXpp0zLNo6bGfQCWT3iOgRbZ4rgEJlr3mSvZtULbmYqOBE0qihct17H9BdOFsyXhwUtEkE8ZV2IjYpPPU/s400/082207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118469658956794114" border="0" /><br />My guys outside of Claim Jumper the night we celebrated Jim's birthday. His birthday is the 28th, but Steve was leaving to go back to school on the 24th, so we had to celebrate early.<br /><br />August 23<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZzVQfmu7KfBIkJN3UdzKm0RVz5QgibC_bUdQSXqE-XY1E8n4Rmd6S4SuD3aXopIT67gf_-zalEG5SiXmDW67AW12bslKf8zBEalUuqZZfENeqbXbpXpaOxkxjtziWMvekIrC4rNqx2o/s400/082307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118468069818894482" border="0" /><br />This is the last photo we took of Goofy - it shows where his paw was shaved for the IV he had at the vet. He had lost so much weight, they were giving him fluids and appetite stimulants to try to get him to start eating again. We brought him home because he had eaten. Unfortunately, he did not eat at home and a few days after this we had to put him to sleep. His face was so sad when the doctor took him from the room. It was almost like he knew what was coming. We had him for 15 years and it was so hard to watch him waste away and also hard to tell the doctor that the time had come. We will miss him.<br /><br />August 24<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuG3Uyyd_U8MGDCW1SmZQp37N3yXG19KjQ80PSF6ZQIFe6WZUY1qn8H8xV5a_vphxuKy9SI5s5Qza5AQWsxzBYPtX1DFAIjCH4ZFpUvfqFGhpgy0h2gnJ01Z79eTfrrcwOTFgxlZTjzPU/s400/082407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118468821438171314" border="0" /><br />This is in the international terminal at LAX. I thought it made a very cool photo with the sun shining on it.<br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-77016443059443901332007-08-18T12:41:00.001-07:002007-08-18T18:13:19.383-07:00Caught Up For Now<span style="font-family:verdana;">Yeah, just for now. We'll see if I can keep it up.<br /><br />August 11<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVSZiWwXIFpNbLq481xafVBXU-WWO02JIn4MiMmvXngwg2qtycSc4b1Q_CHKw0woVBDPl1VaATWaa2dX_hoNzgsqoL6u7le-kpE_6OgSRYqIO8rpz9gQ2bGx72QrzTIgDLAZcJN4nHdo/s400/081107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100129265826222402" border="0" /><br />Monster - a sure sign that Steve is home. He has come home from Tokyo twice and each time we met him at the airport with a Monster. He can't get them in Tokyo. I have even sent his some, but the package costs about $40 to mail.<br /><br />August 12<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8z-RafANmRq1h1nYybK2dxTxuqOFHBLti7lYRnrKMGH6NF3QyrKJw1ccLX3RaAD7i6be9_rSn8enHo3pCN6_I5xUTevrYSoO2wEeEwk3HyyDsaRUgRwgs9dOp8hKNG26SIYFuImMBHk/s400/081207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100129274416157010" border="0" /><br />And socks in the middle of the floor is a sure sign that Jim has been in the area. He has a tendency to leave his stuff all over. It drives me crazy! His room is worse though, so I should count my blessings. Of course, when he moves out for good, I will miss his little habits - NOT!<br /><br />August 13<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5cpv0OG_gRmq6A1haApZXjz9KMYacSnR1xt1690bVALCQIykPoGQzSz4auaHfmaH9-dSNzr0XZzmeLRAxLVq0jKxDrvKmfz0CeapBnJLXREt2aD2qy1OVqQsOarElSpWxf-mNYN1rB0/s400/081307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100128587221389554" border="0" /><br />Again, I got to the end of the day and I hadn't taken my photo. These candles are in the bathroom near the toilet. They have been there for four years and have never been lit. Given the location, it might be a good idea not to light them. :)<br /><br />August 14<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMrcckm2tYrqygCiGfQIFQvWfXgj3cywXaRiDt68388NDwwjdEAsTlin8zkS1leA1qNI_eS1N3ai7KzZJ6y64RxP5xz20uMuCMTVjQ5xkrkaN-efhrSRDw_LJJHsCRhVOGuVjhmXLggE/s400/081407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100128595811324162" border="0" /><br />I loved this sky! I had just gotten home from work, so it was a little past 5:30 in the afternoon. The clouds were amazing and the sun was shining through them. I don't think the photo does justice to the actual sight.<br /><br />August 15<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bumPCpCea5Q4EOkbPrRcLeTH_NpDcePCgRIiAOF_Xun3YvHuOPBixihQ-26DCbZNXICWOLoo5v8OJartT3SkiQ-8LYzJjFd_FE_oKYGTrjC3IVwI87L4kqPglKjxf6KagXup3dsy5RE/s400/081507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100128604401258770" border="0" /><br />This is a 'little bit' of hot sauce from Del Taco. I didn't feel like cooking - Dennis was playing golf - so I bought DT for the boys and myself. When asked if I wanted hot sauce, I said a little bit. This is what I got, and I had already used two of the packets.<br /><br />August 16<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxBZ0SPB6BYJbagMGhlbYE1Pgz2GOoVXl10cQaoPXV9WgL57jpLjRXs2iAP77MD-0MbuHtcO3DXZLlK1_JUaBYsNnylc9Wku2GlhRFGdvPxDY7ioXYO0LubFMBiYO5-wz28Y-viBw4oc/s400/081607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100128608696226082" border="0" /><br /><br />August 17<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVyLHSXS2QlHaN_kRXQ0bpgB7mGZg_IwrnKl95QaZnwNQ7tFTeOpEA5hucrPX9SPieZCsjsMV8CKwUX4AWPvCkEj_q7MrrFGaJjI2eQdMw3471FnNyiFrd4RzdTIbgNyGwueWashzAek/s400/081707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100128617286160690" border="0" /><br />This sign is in a women's restroom and there are no urinals in there.<br /><br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941156413690886539.post-15888695675266967822007-08-18T12:29:00.000-07:002007-08-19T12:40:02.650-07:00Into August I Go<span style="font-family:verdana;">Just more photos of things around the house, except on the 4th.<br /><br />August 4<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOk538o5-raFhQt7F4CNFvke292cPviJ25G0pCWMLdBXTl2nXX0rErK1RD_h42KdKItpjPGqBRJGejhEaR_BPXNKtN-NJN8Y4I3fr7M5RWwGpU4aeG-j3WTpLnLvVzOPiXeuU6LHOcXs/s400/080407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100126869234471122" border="0" /><br />Jeremy and Jon were here for their summer visit to their dad so he had a party at Pam's so they could see everyone. It was a beautiful day in Upland, but it looked like there might be some thunderstorms brewing in the distance. Of course, everyone had a great time and the boys were thrilled to see so many of the California relatives.<br /><br />August 5<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMWbXCek1u6YtIQWwnQZ4btgKhRRq3LoA-q4vR5XNdjptlyc7uWRo0PI-Spk3z9J_uOqNGBDeb6KP0w_t3yvN7GAtK2VHHFcGP07s2yOuMj1VpJNo4rg58F3hiU0rOYjvW9yd7Xtu6QU/s400/080507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100126877824405730" border="0" /><br />Lucy was freaked out by the mop. I spent a lot of Sunday washing the floors downstairs and she followed me around a lot, but then hid when the mop got too close.<br /><br />August 6<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivC2ua_LjETfz5buTyudKJk3P9UXUsaXc97mYvUiQ-1VEahlCGYx6sRm4U4YmFLj3ZrkAp624e3qwDdVvD3DRvoFo8nok8_-VCCPJyJ6-aUfCmY2hh0Fjz_5po3-YF5v1BJD7KvxjI8kc/s400/080607.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100125898571862146" border="0" /><br />One of my big three wick candles was in a large holder sitting on some rocks. The melted wax spilled over the side of the candle and pooled around the rocks. They are kind of eerie, but cool, too.<br /><br />August 7<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKhI2vdt1-KQLj4Z9lAyJl2KnIfngNTwljqQ36k057UaLg7OYCejKnInGiU0kfH1YOnMZbnfhDYPmVmfxM-FmvFikS9kZx-StQqleEht43WzyqI1tGFDMj_LzbAawNuPYb_6PxBwMbtM/s400/080707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100125902866829458" border="0" /><br />One of these days I will plant flowers in the backyard planter again. The gardeners seem to keep the weeds away, but the dirt is very lonely looking. I really want to redo the entire back yard, but it will have to wait until we get the house projects done.<br /><br />August 8<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmzU24uEGR0qTcfu0oHmiylLtqqaa4gvfv85jX7eyPm4n89JCXMbooGwyY-IYh5AHj0gnmvICtkfIpiWMcgYymljc9JBMtjoXeScEC56lIvN2i81xFGBsETzYL6LS5J8UOVJaWZbJL08/s400/080807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100125911456764066" border="0" /><br />Right after Steve got home from Tokyo, Joel gave him a mullet. He wore it for a few days and then buzzed it off. Here he is rinsing the cut hair off of himself. The water was very cold and jumped around and squealed a lot while he was doing this. I must admit, I like the buzz so much better than the mullet.<br /><br />August 9<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrj7Pgtx47bsFjbxtKW57SyCpyzNvLaIZsWJX98D3ICCMTLhbHBLf_aLYB40z70G1-I3DWNEs58rQEWOVNGnTxIL4dWFnaqixJb6J0k_5E2M3Mnbrn3fSaTGE7zu1qBPP65Jl5tQHWhs/s400/080907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100125915751731378" border="0" /><br />I had just gotten my car washed and the wheels really looked good. One of the perks at work is two different mobile car wash companies come to our parking lot. I prefer Jose on Thursday over Scott on Monday and Friday. The only interaction I had with Scott left me very cold. He described another woman who had left her car with them as the 'redhead with big boobs' - how rude when talking to another woman.<br /><br />August 10<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6BXkK1Vo2Y_CXE-mlG2oFbAoYqEZjUqylMLqgP7PgsJ7TYAM88lrRL5iB3VDUnaPKLkqq7N82SvBbWkDz7iLiJ7xaAyi33G-JWHHXXS2t0kDfdXhwMBuCyJq4ofY6bXBLIM6JZ5H0W8/s400/081007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100125924341665986" border="0" /><br />This in one of the books referred to most in our house, I believe.<br /><br /></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302218696546909425noreply@blogger.com0