Photo-a-Day 05.31.08

This is my last Photo-a-Day in May entry. Saturday was the perfect yard work day. We spent hours pulling weeds, trimming plants, staining the deck and putting out yard decor. It was fabulous. I decided to take a picture of the sky while laying down in our sweet smelling grass. It's good to know blue-sky days are coming soon : ) ... even though tonight is gray, dreary, wet and cool.

Photo-a-Day 05.30.08

Here's a new product I've tried this month. Found it in the Costco frozen food aisle.
A very tasty treat ... check it out next time you're there.
The next best thing would be to enjoy one on a warm, blue-sky day : )

Photo-a-Day 05.29.08

O.K. ... so it's getting late and I suddenly remember my picture of the day. It's too dark to go outside so I use what I have at hand ... Walt : )
He spent the evening making his Shepherding calls for church -- something he enjoys doing ... talking!
So, if he called you Thursday night, this is a view of how things looked on the other end of the phone.

Photo-a-Day 05.28.08

I took a personal day for a Dr. appt. and lab work Wednesday and this is how I spent my day before and after the appt. --- IRONING!
Several weeks ago (on our one and only 90 degree weekend) we pulled our summer clothes out of storage and washed them. I have slowly been working on a towering ironing pile. Now if we could only enjoy a few sunny days so we could wear them. This has been the strangest Spring weather I can recall.
Anyone else ready for some sunshine????

Photo-a-Day 05.27.08

When I returned home from Bible study Walt was busy working on fence details.

The band saw was too loud for him to hear me
take the picture. Didn't want to scare him with that moving blade!!

Only 4 more days to take photos in May.
It has been fun and I've learned more about my camera and photo techniques along the way.

Photo-a-Day 05.26.08

Ahhhh ... the perfect topping to our holiday weekend
Spending time with the grandkids ...
and Brian
Michelle was home sick : (

Photo-a-Day 05.25.08

Even though our plans were altered by the rain and cooler temps for the holiday weekend, our landscape is benefiting.
I've never seen the plants so large and healthy.

Photo-a-Day 05.24.08

We took Matte to the airport and then spent the morning shopping in that area. The weather cleared unexpectedly so we headed home to get a few things done before the predicted rain.
Our plans were to stain the fence, decks and porch during the Memorial Day Weekend but the rain changed all that.
The fence is nearly completed -- only the gates and copper caps are left. What a tremendous difference it made to the exterior of our home. This was the last big project in our 3-year improvement plan : )

Photo-a-Day 05.23.08

Our car is back from the body shop and I've never seen it so shiny! They also detailed the interior ... looks like new.
I used the edge blur effect in iPhoto to bring focus to the repair area.

Photo-a-Day 05.22.08

Jet-Puffed ChocoMallows found at Target.
I thought they would make yummy krispy treats.

Something else to consider ... s'mores. Can't wait for camping!

Photo-a-Day 05.21.08

Our rental car while ours was in the body shop.
I used the blur effect in iPhoto.

Photo-a-Day 05.20.08

The Oregon Primary results.

Photo-a-Day 05.18.08

This is a photo of the damage to the Taurus caused by a "flying" fence panel. A gust of wind knocked over the fence panels in the driveway Saturday leaving a dent in the fender and door plus decapitating the side mirror on our car.
This fence is becoming expensive : )

Photo-a-Day 05.17.08

Calleigh is so excited about her first birthday cake. The theme for her party was "ball" -- everything round. She loves to say "ball" and play with them. Michelle did such a nice job decorating and found creative ways to incorporate anything and everything ROUND into the fun. It was awesome to celebrate a special day with family and friends.
This overlay, Feuillage 1 is from Monique Gascon on Digiscrapbook.net. It added a special flair to pick up the color in Calleigh's party dress.

Happy Birthday to you .....

Photo-a-Day 05.16.08

I merged two photos to show the time and temperature Friday night -- and how we found relief!
No overlay necessary : )

Photo-a-Day 05.15.08

How fun was that?!?!?! Michelle stopped by with the grandkids after Calleigh's immunization shots. What an awesome mid-week treat on such a hot day!



They arrived just in time -- I really needed some great subjects for my photo of the day :)
The overlay, Brook was a download from Kirsty Wiseman.

Photo-a-Day 05.14.08

Caught Walt working away on the fence before the big weekend Heat Wave.

This inked-edge overlay was a freebie I downloaded from ScrapArtist / Nancie Rowe Janitz. I like how subtle it is.

Photo-a-Day 05.13.08

I thought it would be fun to try a few new things in Photoshop Elements for this week's --
Photo-a-Day in May.


Having fun trying a new overlay, Felicity by Kirsty Wiseman. It almost makes you feel the music.

Photo-A-Day In May

One of the blogs I subscribe to, Sprague Lab - Scrapbook Alchemy had a challenge to "Come Play" -- A Photo A Day in May. With our new camera I thought it would be great to join the fun. Instead of posting each picture individually I decided to add some creativity and use Stamp Cluster 9 by Lindsay Jane Designs. It gives me the opportunity to learn something new with the camera and gain a few skills in PSE. Hope you enjoy our predicted warm temperatures this weekend! It seems like winter lasted much too long. Well ... off to take the picture for today : )