Week 46

 "Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
but it sure makes the rest of you lonely,"

~ Charles M. Schulz

The Diaz Family departed at the "butt-crack" of dawn Wednesday. It's so quiet and I already miss them and all their spirit. Unfortunately, I didn't get a lot of photos this week as I was busy enjoying the moments before they had to leave.

Having a snack while waiting for bother to get out of school.

Our last meal together before they fly back home. 

These kids had so much fun together. 

Our new photographer. Yay!!

Thursday sunrise.

Feasting American Finches.

I couldn't decide which photo I liked best.

The movie quote that keeps coming to mind here is...

"Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full."

Week 37

"I am the intentional creator of my human experience."

~ SelfHealers Circle

Bike rides, clouds, walks, Great Horned Owls, hanging out with the grandkids, and even some rain. 

It was a good week.

Downtown PH pond.

That sky though!

Our City Hall.

Sidewalk Sunflower

Another cute yard in Martinez.

No power here for about seven hours while they replaced a power pole.

That's an impressive amount of equipment for one pole.

It's the time of year for backyard sunrises. Yay!

Second breakfast.

Okay, this is a really bad image from my iPhone of a Great Horned Owl we came 

upon while on a Saturday evening walk. It was being harassed by a Cooper's Hawk, 

and we were able to watch it for a while, once the hawk left. 

We believe this is one of two that have been calling from the trees in the creek behind our house. 

In the middle of the night, we can hear them talking to each other and they lull us to sleep.  

Painted this one a little differently. Still, so much fun!

We had a very nice rainy Sunday. 

Week 5

 As I gathered my photos for last week, I realized we are now in the second month of the year. How did that happen?!

This last week was busier than usual, making it challenging to remember to take photos.

So, I decided that I would not worry so much about what to shoot or the exact day, but instead shoot in a way to remember what was going on. I can just share moments from my week. I think that makes this a 52-week project AND takes a little pressure off. Yes, I know; I'm the one applying the pressure. It also takes me too long to decide which images I want to share, and this way, I can share more. Or less.

 Always a work in progress, I am.

This guy got his long locks cut off. 

I love that now I can see all of his beautiful face and those cute little ears.

Tuesday we drop Logan off at school and Miss Paisley 

waves 'Hi' and "Bye' to everyone.

Always reading multiple books.

Miss Cleo is over 17 years old. 

Completely deaf and half-blind and still going strong.

I'm always looking for the partly cloudy sky.

Dropping Logan off at school on Friday. 

Paisley likes to go on adventures so,

it takes a little longer to get back to the car these days.

Saturday morning backyard view.

Bought ourselves and newer travel trailer. Can't wait to get on the road again!

Riding in the truck with my boys.

My house plant babies. Thinking I need some more.

233/365

Today...

Waking up in my own bed, in my own home.

Getting the news that Brian and Julie's and Father's houses survived through the night.

Wishing my Julie a Happy Birthday.

Talking to my Sister.

Medical benefits.

A little bit cooler weather.

Air conditioning, to keep the wildfire smoke out.

Got to talk to my Melissa AND my Dr. CynCyn.

Sandwiches for dinner.

Watching the DNC with Mike. 

The air quality improving some this evening.

230/365

 Today…

The sky shows Mother Nature is putting on lately. 

I just can’t get enough of them.

A morning walk before the temperature started climbing.

Listening to Brene Brown’s Podcast with Glennon Doyle.

A wonderful two-hour phone call with my Julie!!

Our eye doctor who is such a joy to visit.

My prescription has not changed much, thank you.

Mike home early from work and feeling a little bit better today.

Jesse stopping by to help us with the generator.

Grilled t-bone steaks, sauteed mushrooms, and salad for dinner.

Watching season 2 of Yellowstone.

207/365

Today...

Quiet morning.

Coffee and breakfast while watching the sunrise up over the trees at the creek.

Starting to put things back where they were, opening up some space around here.

Helping Jesse and Bri with their move.

Bri and I got their kitchen set up.

Watching Jesse mow his own lawns with his new mower.

Enjoying hanging out in their little house and the vibe of the neighborhood.

Bri's cousin showing up with lunch for everyone.

Meeting a few of their neighbors.

Appreciating the time I had them here with us and now, the quiet space. 

Listening to my Editing playlist while working on photos. 

Practicing my brush lettering.

A cocktail, kettle chips, and chocolate chips. Not together but, yeah, off the Keto wagon today.

50/365

Today...
That amazing Arizona sky on the way to the airport
A smooth flight on the second leg of our trip
Meeting my CynCyn at the airport
Road trippin, again
Cocktails and free tacos
Hanging out with Hub’s favorite Uncle

1/365

I’m doing it again.
Another 365 photo project. I did this back in 2011 and it helped me grow my photography. It’s time to do another and grow some more.
I’d like this to be a visual journal that forces me to find something beautiful to photograph each and every day.
I’m still working out the details aka overthinking how and where I’m going to share these photos, etc. I’ll update here as I go.

Today was a good day...
Day 1 of the year, of the decade
Pink/orange sunrise
Lunch on the back patio
Warm sunshine
An afternoon nap
An easy short walk around the block
Feeling a little better