Week 50

"If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate. Give in to it."
~ Mary Oliver

It was kind of quiet this week. 

The 4T's were recovering from the 'Rona. 

The weather has been pretty and ccccold. 

And we celebrated my old man's birthday by going out for Sushi, twice. Yum!

This is one of my favorite trees in our neighborhood. 

It's a perfectly groomed Chinese Elm and it's huge.

I guess it's been a while since I walked past this house. 

Or maybe I just never noticed the two heart-shaped shrubs.

Sushi dinner for Hubs - the birthday boy. 

He's officially, OFFICIALLY a senior citizen. How in the world did that happen?!

The top of the Veranda Christmas tree. It's a tall one.

The big pond. Odd that the fountain isn't on in the middle of a weekday,

but it's okay with me, I love reflections. 

Cattails. I hear some parts are edible. 

My phone lock screen cycles through the photos on my phone and 

I get a hit of joy every time I pick it up.  I keep taking screenshots

 - of these photos - that are on my phone. SMH. So, I made a collage.

Karl the Fog is back!

We haven't had a foggy day since last winter. 

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 35

Back to our regularly scheduled program.

There is this spot in their living room where the light hits in the morning.

She is ready to go explore the neighborhood.

So many cute yards with fun decorations.

Went on a dinner date with Hubs and of course, we ordered the infamous Fox Roll from Mikuni.

Chillin in the backyard.

The illusive first-grader. 

I don't get to see him as much since school started.

I'm having a lot of fun playing with digital watercolor. 

This one requiered a lot of layers in Procreate.

ALL the rainbows! Always.

A quick little fun project in Procreate.

My favorite part about this, in addition to the quote, is the shadow under the paper. 

Week 4

Last week was quiet, yet I still had to remind myself to take photos some days. This week has been a busy one, and why I’m posting this a day late. I gotta just keep shooting. Onward.

Monday afternoon walk in the hills.

This old oak is so big, I can't get it all in the frame.

Journaling is good for my soul.

Red-shafted Flicker posing for me in the backyard.

I spent some time in a large, beautiful succulent garden.

We've been shopping for a new (to us) travel trailer. Found one!

In this case, the grass IS greener on the other side.