Picture Thread--Share your world.

[La Sonrisa]

Like to take photos? Nature, family, vacations, you name it...we'd love to see them!!

I took this beautiful November sunrise a few weeks ago from my backyard-

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1518/wintersunrisesc0.jpg

Debra

[cyberfan]

Gorgeous picture...it's even got that ripple effect to the sky, what do ya know!! Thanks for sharing! :cool:

Trish

[SadFlower83]

That's nice Ma!!! ;) :rolleyes: I'll raise you one moonrise, though kinda blurry.

(Full Moon) Taken: 11-24-07
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4743/moonkn7.jpg

Sara

[senoRita]

http://bp0.blogger.com/_dpzABDono7E/Ry8gsXza6kI/AAAAAAAAAD0/nCJYJZTkAv4/s320/100_3126+ez.jpg

I took this sunrise pic on Nov 5, 2007.

[senoRita]

This pic of the Sangre de Cristo mountains at Santa Fe was taken on Nov 3.

http://bp0.blogger.com/_dpzABDono7E/RyyV6Hza6eI/AAAAAAAAAC8/9xUg_3toPDw/s320/100_3108_edited+z.jpg

[senoRita]

On Dec 17, the Western Bluebirds came to my backyard.
http://bp1.blogger.com/_dpzABDono7E/R2azABhlqCI/AAAAAAAAAJw/uYDLR6UNZng/s320/100_3500+z.jpg

[zuzu2]

My first attempt at posting a picture. :)

Here's the winter wonderland outside my window on Sunday, Dec 16, 2007.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc01b3127cceb2148e6453fa00000026100EZNnLJm4cMe

[cyberfan]

Would make a great postcard! Nice one!

Trish

[cre8ivepoet]

Sunrise in Daytona Bch FL 9/23/07
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/daytona5.jpg

Four little Friends lined up 9/23/07
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/daytona1.jpg

My favorite little princess. My niece Adriana. 10/31/2007.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Adriana.jpg

The Florida lifestyle...(as long as you're rich & nothing else to do but sleep on the beach)
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/daytona2.jpg

[SadFlower83]

Cree~ That beach sunrise is beautiful and your little niece is so cute :) Thanks for sharing.

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7715/mountainat3.jpg
Here's a great camping spot in Southern Utah that my Family and I go to every year. It's way up top and at night the stars look so close that you'd think you could touch 'em. I love my mountains, but it would be nice to live by the beach.

Sara

[cre8ivepoet]

Gawd lee, Sara. That's just beautiful. A little bit of heaven!

[cass]

My garden, my joy. These lilies opened yesterday. Perfect timing. We are having a special New Year's Eve celebrate my eldest son's engagement gathering tomorrow. They are his fiance's favourite flower.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/30-12-2007wl.jpg

I was in a department store two days ago and I heard....wait for it...
LOS LONELY BOYS!!! for the first time being played in my part of the world. It was "More Than Love" and I stood there like a proud aunt soaking it in :)

Best wishes for 2008 y'all.
I wish you peace, contentment and love
from
cass in Australia

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/mumble22oct.jpg

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[La Sonrisa]

Great pics everyone! Cass, that is great news about LLB and the flowers are beautiful. I grow a few summer lilies in my garden.

Debra

[senoRita]

The lillies are beautiful.

Here's a pic of my orchid.
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5540/1003511czms4.jpg

[banderchick02]

Here is a beautiful sunset over Lake Erie.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6015/pics074nm9.jpg

[banderchick02]

Our neighbor's cat was just chillin in our back yard one afternoon.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1424/picture006ly7.jpg

[banderchick02]

Also, I have a photo website where I have hosted a bunch more of my pics if anyone would be interested in checking it out.

http://photoexpression.livejournal.com/

[La Sonrisa]

Thanks Banderchick, both those photos brought a warm, peaceful feeling. :) They made me forget it is only 19 degrees outside right now....

Debra

[senoRita]

I awoke to a light dusting of snow and now it's snowing like crazy.

The pics are beautiful.

[mmmbopnmommy]

OMG! You all have the most AMAZING pictures eVER!!
I can never seem toget anything to look even remotely that pretty when i try to get it!! LOL
Thanks everyone. LOVe them!
All I've got are 4 teens driving me nuts--and that's kind of an In-the-moment- kind of thing, you know?? LOL funny, but gotta be here! :p

[SadFlower83]

Here is a beautiful sunset over Lake Erie.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6015/pics074nm9.jpg

Wow now that is a really good one! I've been seeing alot of snow here where I live. I won't complain though, that means more water for fishing next Spring and Summer! :)

Here's a pic of Carlos with his snowman:
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6325/carlosandsnowmanmz7.jpg


Sara

[banderchick02]

Thanks Debra and Sara.

The pic of Carlos and the snowman is so cute! :)

[LLB cyberfan]

Steph, don't tell me you took that stunning pic! I can't unglue my eyes! :D That's a cute snowman, Sara...you must've helped him with that, who else?!! :p

Trish

[banderchick02]

Yup, that was me that took that pic, Trish. My method is...just take lots and lots of pictures, and you're bound to get at least a few that turn out really well. I took at least 100 pics that day up at Lake Erie.

[bernadettemanza]

View from my condo on a foggy morning
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/bappletree/SSPX0016.jpg

View from my condo just before the rains reach us. You can see a bit of the bay in the distance.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/bappletree/ShowersontheBay.jpg

Hayward isn't one of the greatest cities but one early morning while waiting for my BART train, I got to watch the sunrise.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/bappletree/SunriseFromBart-Hayward.jpg

View from inside Alcatraz of beautiful downtown San Francisco. What torture that must've been for the inmates!
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/bappletree/Alcatraz-02-ViewfrInside.jpg

Finally, my nephew, Brent. I am absolutely infatuated with him. I've caught his first modeling photo. Nothing like a man in uniform. (C) Bernadette Manzano :)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/bappletree/Brent8-1-07-Model-Cropped.jpg

[j9]

That little guy sure is cute! And the sunlight is so pretty. :)

[bernadettemanza]

Some really great photos here. Love the one in Florida, Cass. And the casablanca lilies! My absolute favorite flower. Will definitely be in my bridal bouquet... whenever that'll happen.

Janine - yeah, he's a little cutie pie. Can't wait to see my little monkey on Sunday. I miss him!

More photos folks!

[senoRita]

Oh my, the pics are all so beautiful. Thanks for making my day :)

[cass]

it's been very wet in parts of Australia lately. These little guys are loving it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/pearsonJan2007.jpg
I love the frog chorus love songs :)

[RosieJeanne]

Wow! Y'all have some cool pictures.... Love the frog! And that baby is so beautiful! You're right he should be a little baby model! Here's some of mine...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/100706023.jpg
This is our summer place at Mohawk Trail, Mass. So peaceful...I'd like to have a LLB get together there sometime!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/100706022.jpg
This is a good fishing spot there.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/100706021.jpg
A little town on the Mass/ Vermont border.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/dogssmaller.jpg
My spoiled rotten babies, Tasha & Cocoa

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/2007088.jpg
A CRAZY sunset on thre Mass Turnpike.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/P1040658.jpg
Our front yard from the last snowstorm.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/jbousq1017/P1040667.jpg
Our barn in the winter, looking from the house.

[Tasina]

Some of you might now, I'm very involved in my traditional culture. I was the MC for an event a few weekends ago, and this was part of the altar. The smoke is from sage burning, which is a cleansing.
The Eaglefeather staff is for the American Indian Movement. This was Floyd Red Crow Westerman's honoring (rest in peace).
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/043-4.jpg

His funeral in South Dakota: one of the Big Foot riders who escorted his casket to the burial site
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/horsestaff.jpg


then there's the combination of our immediate world. . Santana AND the Raiders. . Ronnie in Heaven. lol
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/bc44cc3c.jpg

daughter and my grandkids here in California
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/014-4.jpg

and finally a slide show of my daughter, my son (who's birthday was yesterday 1-28) again in South Dakota

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/th_TheoAkicita.jpg (http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/?action=view&current=9df8236b.pbw)

[senoRita]

Oh, I love the pics Tasina. Thanks! ;)

[RosieJeanne]

Nice pictures Tasina! That baby should be in magazines! Sooooo CUTE!

[Tasina]

Thanks Rosie. You Mean THIS BABY! (I'm the grandma. .I get to brag lol)

my sweet angel

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/SAGE10-21-07.jpg

When she puts this hat on, she doesn't want to take it off.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Sagehat.jpg

[RosieJeanne]

Wow! She is sooooo cute! I just want to squeeze her! She has that beautiful skin! I also LOVE that picture of Carlos! He's a hottie, huh? Even for an older man. I can't think of another handsome man his age.

[RosieJeanne]

Wow! She is sooooo cute! I just want to squeeze her! She has that beautiful skin! I also LOVE that picture of Carlos! He's a hottie, huh? Even for an older man. I can't think of another handsome man his age.
BESIDES PAPA GARZA, OF COURSE....

[LLB cyberfan]

You are dead right that Papa G is HOT!!! :D I love all the pictures posted so far! Tasina and Rosie, GREAT ONES!! :cool:

Rosie, that is a wONDAful idea that we should have a La Onda get-together at Mohawk Trail sometime! :)


Trish

[cass]

Your grand-daughter surely is beautiful Tasina. My mum said my 6 month old grand-niece is the best thing that brings a bit of joy to my old dad. I look forward to being a grandparent one day. Another good reason to take care of our planet.
I'm just about growing gills here. It has been raining heavily here for about 2 months now. It poured on the weekend. Our kilometre long driveway is going to need lots of repairing :( **backache just thinking about it**. Here's a view out my kitchen window
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/Feb3-2008aa.jpg
The square object in the 2nd pic is our water pump, water lapping at the base of it. It will need rescuing if the rain keeps up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/Feb3-2008.jpg
This 3rd pic is about 50 metres downstream from the house. The clearing is our firebreak.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/Febflood2008.jpg
Can you can see the thin pole in the middle of the creek? That was put there recently by the RTA surveyors, it marks the edge of the freeway they are going to build:( We have satelite markers all over our place now **freaky**
When our boys were younger they used to jump on their surfboards and sail down the creek on the flood water.The water is so cold and fresh. Sadly a 15 year old boy drowned near here yesterday doing just that with his mates.

A glimpse for you of my world :) you can come back out now sun....


nope...still rainin'

[RosieJeanne]

Wow! I hope you don't float away! I can't believe the water. Do you have a basement? If so, it must be flooded. I hope the worst is over for you. I'll think sunny thoughts for you. Too bad about the boy, huh? Why does that have to happen. Just remember, there's always someone who's less fortunate. I always try to count my blessings.

[cass]

Cheers Rosie. yes part of our house is below ground level. Past experiences have led us to improve drainage and water-proofing but it is getting extreme now, the ground is saturated, water is gushing out of the hillside in places. Hub picked a nice hillock for the house site, so far, so good. I'm on patrol today looking for wet patches appearing and am going to start moving things that may be damaged by moisture. Land of extremes. Not long ago it was drought and bushfire :)
Yeah I feel for that boy's mother. He was missing overnight.

[senoRita]

Beautiful pics Cass! You live in such a beautiful place.

I saw a film on TV about your land and I thought of you and the beautiful pics of flowers and plants you always post for us to enjoy. Hope the rain lets up soon.

We have a foot of snow today and I'm not enjoying it much after having frozen water pipes and lots of problems related to that.

[LLB cyberfan]

I've sure got some interesting pics to share!! They are of an incredibly gorgeous musician named Jim!! Does he NOT remind you of Henry??!! :D

The top one is with Joey Belladonna from Anthrax (left) and the bottom one is just Jim at Cook's Cafe, where MegaHertz sometimes plays! :o :)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7269/l5376d43445b24b383370adpd3.jpg

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1866/jimii4.jpg

[mmluvstheboys]

Sharing a couple of my pictures I took June 2007 Big Island, Hawaii.

http://i27.tinypic.com/2vmjaxl.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/kd4l6s.jpg

[SadFlower83]

Finally Spring has come to Utah! Here are the first flowers that opened up just in time for Easter morning:
http://img31.picoodle.com/img/img31/4/3/25/f_easterflowem_347cf3e.jpg
photo credit La Sonrisa


Carlos, like his mom loves animals, especially horses. Notice the buffalo in the background. I have never seen one before and up so close, I felt a great respect for it:
http://img30.picoodle.com/img/img30/4/3/25/f_easterhorsem_044e416.jpg

And these are pics I found of a white moose seen near Park City, Utah:
http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/4/3/25/f_mooseBm_7a04bf5.jpg http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/4/3/25/f_mooseAm_f680184.jpg


Sara

[j9]

gosh darn puter!

[j9]

http://i30.tinypic.com/2hpmv7s.jpg

[j9]

this is me and my Best Friend since 8 yrs old, Lori, on our mantee dive, she the one one the left.http://i29.tinypic.com/259wifd.jpg

[La Sonrisa]

Didn't take this one, but thought it was kinda cool. It was taken here in Utah, close to Salt Lake City. The morning sun is shining on the mountain top as the moon is setting in the west.

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/8489/sunrisemoonsetea2.jpg

Debra

[laurieboop]

These pictures are from my European vacation last year...

Stromboli Island off the Sicily coast...this is an active volcano!
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9459/volcano032307032oa7.jpg

The infamous Trevi Fountain in Rome...beautiful but watch out for the gypsies!
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9854/032507253nk7.jpg

Inside the Sistine Chapel...Michael Angelo's work was incredible!!
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/5951/032607114rh9.jpg

[Tasina]

There's so much beauty in the bay area. I miss Oakland a lot, but yesterday we drove down to Monterey, it's so beautiful there.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Monterey217.jpg

I love these cypress trees

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Monterey047.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Monterey128.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

This is my world right here...
Niece adriana @ Easter 2008

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/E20081.jpg

my nephew, damian..he's my own lil' blue eyes at Easter...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/E20089.jpg

Sunrise in Daytona beach last year

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/daytona5.jpg

[banderchick02]

Cree...your niece and nephew are so cute! Great pics! And Laurieboop, thanks for sharing those pics of Italy! So gorgeous! One of these days, I will make it to Italy.

Here's one I took a couple weeks ago. I just gotten home from running my car through the car wash, so she was all nice and shiney and clean. I noticed the sun had started to poke out a bit, and it made a cool reflection on my hood.

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/7346/sunincar004fi5.jpg

[laurieboop]

Banderchick, thanks! I know you will be able to visit Italy one day. There's so much to see over there! By the way, that's a pretty cool pic --love the way you captured the reflection on your hood. :)

Cree, your niece is beautiful and your nephew is such a handsome young man!

[LLB cyberfan]

Dang! Sure am gettin' my payback for not comin' on here enough these days!! :eek: :p Just love gettin' an eyeful of that scenery! :)

Trish

[cre8ivepoet]

Banderchick that pic is so good, i almost thought it was the actual tree and sky and you'd edited it to red on your 'puter or something.

Thanks for the compliments on my lil' brats, Boop. They rock my world. :rolleyes:

[La Sonrisa]

Took this one last Sunday. It is just a part of the over 100 acres at the Red Butte Garden. LLB will be playing at their newly constructed amphitheater on July 30 here in Salt Lake City. It is high enough in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains that you can see the whole valley for miles.

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4476/beautymj3.jpg

Debra

[cass]

LLB will be playing at their newly constructed amphitheater on July 30 here in Salt Lake City. It is high enough in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains that you can see the whole valley for miles. superb, wish I was there

I was photographing the wheels my son bought for the Camaro (as you do....hopefully not so we can remember them if someone steals them) They are Boyd Coddington's and I am amazed that even after paying a hefty import tax they cost half what they would have if he had bought them in Australia. He was at the importers the other day and they were unloading their latest container of cars from the USA **dream stuff, wonders if Americans are importing Australian cars?** :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/cambo.jpg

Not to be outshone, my beloved chihuahua jumped up and made sure he was in the picture. He's such a character

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/cambo2.jpg

I'm writing about him today as in 2 hours I am taking him to the vet for surgery. He is sitting at my feet right now in his "I am not amused " pose. He is not allowed to eat or drink because of the general anaesthetic. We found out last week he has a heart defect. Because of that and the fact he is small and old, the operation is a bit more risky. I surely will be relieved when i have him back safe in my arms.

[SadFlower83]

Cass~ Hope your little friend's surgery is a sucess.

Here are some pics I took at my mom's house. As you can see I love to photograph flowers ;)
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9454/rose2ok5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6848/pinkuh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4294/purplekt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[cre8ivepoet]

y'alls pics are awesome!

[Rh Onda]

Sara - gorgeous pictures - must be a beautiful garden!

[SadFlower83]

Thank you Rhonda, my mom has always worked hard to keep her garden nice. Now she's teaching me and it is quite a peaceful hobby :)

[Tasina]

I was photographing the wheels my son bought for the Camaro (as you do....hopefully not so we can remember them if someone steals them) They are Boyd Coddington's and I am amazed that even after paying a hefty import tax they cost half what they would have if he had bought them in Australia. He was at the importers the other day and they were unloading their latest container of cars from the USA **dream stuff, wonders if Americans are importing Australian cars?** :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/cambo.jpg

.

BEAUTIFUL Wheels. .

I have an deep appreciation for nice wheels. . We just put some nice chromes on Ronnie's truck, as well as chrome handles.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/001-9.jpg

Wanted to share the pic I took with my phone of Santana at an intimate FILLMORE show last month. . I'm still blown away that he kept looking right at us since we knew all the words and were dancing and singing right in front of him. .


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/SANTFILMR.jpg

[Tasina]

Wonder if this cop catches anyone in a high speed chase. .lol

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/066-2.jpg

check out our crazy friend . .he's so funny

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DSCN5334.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DSCN5333.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DSCN5331.jpg

Just kidding! lol

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DSCN5332.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

Tasina that is too funny. :D

[banderchick02]

Here are a few pics from my trip to Venezuela.




Here is me paragliding:

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3396/paragliding1nz5.jpg



Me and Alberto, the paragliding pilot:

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3330/paragliding13xa9.jpg



As one of our outreaches, we taught the Venezuelan student to play American flag football:

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3050/venezuela2008012od3.jpg



A beautiful basilica in Maracaibo:

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6573/venezuela2008036nh0.jpg



We rode the Teleferico in the town of Merida (the longest and highest cable car in the world) to the top of Pico Espejo. You can see Pico Bolivar in the background. Pico Bolivar is the highest point in Venezuela:

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/5545/venezuela2008186he5.jpg



I am just amazed at the beauty of nature! God must be an artist:

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/8005/venezuela2008262ii7.jpg

[senoRita]

What beautiful pictures, Steph. Thanks for sharing. :)

[cmedina]

Very cool pics, takes my breath away....as I'm sure the paragliding did to you! lol :p
Looks like lots of fun!!!

[cre8ivepoet]

Steph your pics are incredible!! And how funny is the sign in the background of the Pico Espejo picture?!? Well it's serious...but funny. :D

[j9]

Its wonderful to see your smiling face! And I, too, like the stick man sign, its cool!

[banderchick02]

Thanks guys! The beauty of the Andes Mountains was certainly breathtaking! And I also got a bit of a chuckle out of the stick man sign. :p

[j9]

http://i27.tinypic.com/2lu7zww.jpg

[j9]

That is my horse Manny! My pics are really tiny, for some reason. Hes actually much bigger, hee hee!!

[cre8ivepoet]

Thanks guys! The beauty of the Andes Mountains was certainly breathtaking! And I also got a bit of a chuckle out of the stick man sign. :p

Well you look at the sign and you think...'well du-uh!'. But some people need it i guess to make things perfectly clear. Janine your horse is purty. :)

[banderchick02]

Janine...what a cutie! I love horses. Thanks for sharing.

[cherienjim]

wow, I really enjoyed looking at all your pics, whether they were of the sweet children, pets or scenery. They were all very nice. If I knew how to do this, I'd post a couple of my dogs and Jim & myself. but I am sooooo clueless !!! But thanks all of you. cherienjim

[zuzu2]

Here's a picture of beautiful Lake Michigan, taken this weekend in Saugatuck State Park. It was a long hike through mosquito-infested woods to get to this view. :D
Sue

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d929b3127ccec4c43cbbbc1d00000040O00EZNnLJm4cMQ e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

[Tasina]

thanks for all the great pics!

We post on other sites, different things and wanted to share 'my world' this past weekend. . my son came to visit from South Dakota (where our people are from) and he brought his gf's nephew as well as his own family.

Here is a few pics of 'my boys'. . far end is Dione's nephew, Taylor, and my son (middle) Akicita, and of course Ronnie. . it was fun watching them race each other, laughing, hollaring. . crashing into each other.

This was at Dave & Buster's , a restaurant with video gamesfor adults (and kids accompanied by adults) .

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/boysback.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DBs.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/DBs2.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

Here are some pics from my nephew's B-day party a 2 weeks ago:

My sis (his Mom) acting a fool. She was actually helping clean up! :eek:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/db2.jpg

Damian showing Grandma on his Dad's side one of his gifts:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/db4.jpg

My BFF Jenn discussing sweet tea and chips with my niece Adriana:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/db1.jpg

Adriana 4th of July pushing her Dora 4wheeler out of the sand:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/j420088.jpg

Damian at closing ceremonies for his Tee ball team. His mouth was full of pizza:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/j4200895.jpg

And my sis's soon to be hubby with Adriana @ the closing ceremonies:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/j4200896.jpg

Ain't they all cute?? :D I love checking this thread out. I like seeing things about y'all sans LLB.

[banderchick02]

What cuties! And I like how you took pics in black and white. I've always been a fan of black and white pics. :cool:

[LLBgal]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/LLBgal/mememe.jpg

This is me for those of you who haven't yet put a face to the name. lol

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/LLBgal/dadnchicofishin.jpg

This is my dad and my dog fishing at Elephant Butte Lake here in NM.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/LLBgal/sunsetlake.jpg

This is what the lake looks like at sundown. (Well part of it anywayz)

[cre8ivepoet]

yes chick, i love black and white too! I went to Sea World yesterday, here are some snapshots:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5923.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5926.jpg

MMmmm lunch time! (just kiddin)
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5935.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5937.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5932.jpg

The kiddies patiently waiting for their own lunch:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5948.jpg

fooling around:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5982.jpg

waiting for fireworks:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5956.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5936.jpg

[cmedina]

Nice pics of Shamu Cree!
And cute little ones too, those can't possibly be the two giving you such a hard time!!?? ;)
I'll be visiting Busch Gardens next week :)

[cre8ivepoet]

sigh...yeah they are. cute but dangerous, verwee dangerous. ;)

[RachelinAZ]

I have no idea why these look funkalicious :( Something is off.... I am going out tomorrow to shoot some more.... :) I am not digging them at all. They are flat looking to me. I took them last week and I am just not liking them.
I need to try and find an older photo of the glacier from 4 years ago, it has receded so much :( It is really sad. Amazing the warming has reached Alaska and is making such an impact.

http://spencephotography.smugmug.com/photos/344884679_rZuFv-M-1.jpg

http://spencephotography.smugmug.com/photos/344866712_sbhGU-M.jpg

http://spencephotography.smugmug.com/photos/344857880_qo5HR-M.jpg

http://spencephotography.smugmug.com/photos/344861500_TxBQk-M.jpg

And last one for good measure from the first LLB concert I went to.... Seems like forever and almost a lifetime ago....
http://spencephotography.smugmug.com/photos/40600754_sy3YS-M.jpg

[RachelinAZ]

We had a visitor on my mom's porch last night. Wise old me, stuck my head out and started snapping photos :eek:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2738596781_5d37927013_o.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

We had a visitor on my mom's porch last night. Wise old me, stuck my head out and started snapping photos :eek:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2738596781_5d37927013_o.jpg

Hey I tried that and all i got was being forced to hurdle a 2 foot wall!! On a moutainside no less!! I never knew a Mexican could jump so high (or fast). :rolleyes: But anything's possible when a bear is after you!

Those pics are gorgeous Rachel! I am glad to see you back! :)

[zuzu2]

Since the boys were at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids yesterday, here's a picture from there last summer.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cf31b3127ccec2c06e685f6600000010O00EZNnLJm4cMQ e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

I hope they got a chance to see some of the sculptures. This is one of the most striking. For perspective, that's me by the left front hoof and I'm about 5'2" :)

Sue

[La Sonrisa]

Great pics everyone! Here's a few from our collection-

Love baby horses, just had to snap this one...

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4429/babyhorsesde2.jpg

The angel statue in my flower garden...

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4484/gardenangeldy1.jpg

Carlos & Lizards at Red Butte Garden...

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6954/carloslizardspa8.jpg

Moose sculpture at Red Butte Garden...

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6880/sculptureck6.jpg

Debra

[mamacitaRuth]

Beautiful pictures, Debra! Especially my little buddy.... :D

[Rh Onda]

From Grants' Farm in Missouri (2003). I found these when I was trying to sort through pictures on my hard drive. My fav is the little roo.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/rklopez01/9b0946ab.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/rklopez01/15a7fcbf.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/rklopez01/b5fc96b3.jpg

[cmedina]

Here are a few vacation pics :)

Treasure Island, FL Sunset
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/062.jpg

The kids found a conch shell
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/018.jpg

Busch Gardens, Tampa FL
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/084.jpg

[cmedina]

OK...now I got the hang of posting the pics, sorry the others were so small :rolleyes:

Here is another sunset shot
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/051.jpg

[j9]

Nice, Cindy! makes me miss Florida even more. The only shells on Tybee Island are ground up oysters!

[RachelinAZ]

Oh how pretty...

[senoRita]

Full moon on Aug 15th

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2558/1003803zsx4.jpg

[Amor]

:D Oops . messed up.

[cmedina]

Janine, the pictures are beautiful, but Florida is deceiving...trust me. Can you say HURRICANES? AAAHHH :eek: And don't forget the high humidity. :eek: :eek: And the constant rain. :eek: :eek: :eek:

Can you tell I am not fond of Florida anymore. I want MOUNTAINS instead of the beach (I burn real easy LOL), and sun instead of rain. :cool:

Cindy, those shot are really beautiful - kudos to you. You do know I wasn't knocking you :) :)

Of course Ev! lol
I'm an original Florida cracker, so I don't know any different. lol
Every summer I hate the heat & humidity and for sure the hurricanes I could live without.
I've tried to head up to TN, mountains but not too cold...but hubby won't leave the beaches! :p

[j9]

Ev, i was born and raised in Jacksonville, till the age of 18, then moved back at 25 till 4 yrs ago,so I know! We were there when a hurricane blew down the Jax Beach pier, and Ive had a tornado come past the kitchen window during dinner one night, with no warning. But nothing tops the Cosmic burst the blew the chimney off the house in Austin, back in 1990. :) Didnt you know I was a Florida girl? Thats why I seem so normal! :rolleyes:

[Amor]

OMG - you poor thing... just kidding. :p

[banderchick02]

Cool pics! We had a full moon here tonight, and I caught it just as it was rising. It was huge and orange. I love that! So cool! Too bad I didn't have a camera with me (I was at Target.)

[RachelinAZ]

Wonderful photos. We've got cloud cover here... nothing new HMPH. I do love my rain tho! Darren said there was an amazing moon a rising in Phoenix!

[Amor]

Of course Ev! lol
I'm an original Florida cracker, so I don't know any different. lol
Every summer I hate the heat & humidity and for sure the hurricanes I could live without.
I've tried to head up to TN, mountains but not too cold...but hubby won't leave the beaches! :p


Now you know why I dislike Florida like I do? TROPICAL STORM FAY IS POUNDING ORLANDO. :eek:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/lovegarza3/2833f226.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/lovegarza3/3de119bc.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

Hey don't you love watching the stupid reporters when they stand out IN the hurricanes to get a good report to you?? The funniest 2 I ever seen was during hurricane Frances and Charley...The guy in hurricane charley got somersaulted right on camera and then the guy in Hurricane Frances got knocked in the head by a palm tree..."Stupid, stupid, STUPID!" :rolleyes: I wish I remembered what stations they were with. Adam Sandler couldn't have made better entertainment than that.

We practically pop bowls of popcorn to watch them all! Stupid is as stupid DOES! :D

[cmedina]

Yeah, I think we get the idea of rain & wind...they don't have to stand out there like idiots!! :p
The media hypes these storms up too...causing people to panic. :(

[RachelinAZ]

:D Those look like every day photos from Alaska :D But wow....
Ugh I'v been trying to upload photos for 2 days and it's acting flakey and won't let me :(

[cre8ivepoet]

The media hypes these storms up too...causing people to panic. :(

AMEN.

[Tasina]

Going through old pictures of Ronnie's mom. Here's him, his brother Rob and nephew Robert

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/012-8.jpg

Here's some of those pictures:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/OldOldPics001.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Mom006.jpg

God bless Gloria Jean Peterson, on her journey to Heaven

[RachelinAZ]

She looks like a lovely women Ronnie... thank you for sharing Tash!

[RachelinAZ]

Ruth told me I should share this here, so here it is :) I took this photo off of my Aunt's deck a couple nights ago. No flash. I was just playing around.
It is part of the boat harbor and the school in the background, houses above the school. I kind of like how the trees framed the photo. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2809155637_d9e1b00a28_b.jpg

[banderchick02]

Rachel...that is a gorgeous picture! Thanks for sharing!

And thank you Tasina for sharing pics of Ronnie's mom. I agree with Rachel, she looks like a lovely woman!

[Tasina]

It is part of the boat harbor and the school in the background, houses above the school. I kind of like how the trees framed the photo. :)

Very sweet photo Rachel. You are such a good photographer. . I miss Alaska. . .



We had a 'truck meet' for the West coast last weekend. . it was pretty awesome. Our truck is white. .there are two white trucks in our kru (the other one has a sunroof, and airbags). . there were 18 trucks in all. . .

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/WCSM010.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/dans8.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/WCSM245.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/dans14.jpg

[banderchick02]

Here's a lil sum'n from the concert last week. :D

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/KWSRibfest032.jpg

[banderchick02]

Here's a few more. We only took a few pictures at the concert.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/KWSRibfest024.jpg



http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/KWSRibfest025.jpg



http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/KWSRibfest022.jpg

[banderchick02]

This was one of the bands playing last Sunday at the Taste of Cleveland festival where LLB played. I believe their name was Rumba y Cafe. They were good.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/KWSRibfest004.jpg

[banderchick02]

This was a river by the festival sight.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/random/KWSRibfest007.jpg

[banderchick02]

Alright, last one for now. :p I was running the garbage disposal earlier, and I thought the vibrations caused a really cool effect on the cup of water in the sink.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/LLB/random/random012.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

great picures Steph and Tasina. I wish more people would share!

Here's my little man (yes again):

Look at those eyes! Those lashes! I just want to eat him up sometimes!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5989.jpg

This is the household princess (when she's not at her mom's ):

And yes she's wearing a snow cap. In September. In Florida.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_5992.jpg

[mamacitaRuth]

And this is my 'house princess', only she never comes near MY house anymore...LOL. Can't blame her....She thinks I don't notice how beautiful she is....she thinks I don't notice her at all.....Not true. I love to watch how other people react to her. Makes me proud. What's got into me? Probably because in about 3 months, she's going to move halfway around the world, and I'll never get to see her. Never stop believin' in your angels --- no matter what form they take. This one's mine.........my daughter.
http://i34.tinypic.com/fup0m0.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/2i20rhi.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/2rq10ug.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/bexc0m.jpg

[senoRita]

Beautiful pics of your beautiful daughter, Ruth.

Here's one of August's full moon.
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2558/1003803zsx4.jpg

[cass]

aawwww Stephanie AND Jojo!!! way cool, gorgeous.
that is a lovely set of photographs of your daughter Ruth. Where is she moving to? **tries to work out Ruth's antipodes** mine are the ocean just off the Canary islands. Your niece and nephew are cute too Cree. Mine are getting into their 30's now. **faint**
My niece was married on Saturday. It was a joy and I told her husband it's for keeps, she's from a long-line of committed long-term marriages. Their wedding ceremony was meant to be here on the headland, but it was waaaayy too windy, blowing a gale.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/wed2.jpg

so we moved down into the cove. It was tricky getting my old dad across the rocks. Women in high heel shoes were slipping and a sliding :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/wed.jpg

would you like a piece of cake? Chocolate mud cake with white chocolate, my idea of heaven. It was served with THE most delicious berries. Her bouquet was made with the same flowers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/cake.jpg

folks were surprised that my 91 year old dad was up dancing to the Red Hot Chili Peppers...I wasn't. I've known him for a long time. Dancing is his thing, he made a mighty effort, but faded fast.
God Bless them all.

[cmedina]

Beautiful scenery Cass!
And the cake looks yummy, gorgeous flowers too. I'd love a piece! :p
My son (age 12) is a huge "Crocodile Hunter" fan and has always wanted to visit Australia. One of these days!
Sounds like your dad had a great time!! :)

[cre8ivepoet]

Ruth your little princess is beautiful and Cass WHAT A WEDDING CAKE!! WOW. :)

[Amor]

Cass, beautiful scenery. And LOVE that cake....and Cree, your sweeties are precious - love them while they are small. :D ....and love ya Kelly (YLF4L).

[banderchick02]

Beautiful pictures Cass! Australia looks like such a beautiful place. One of these days I will get there. :) And that cake is amazing! I bet it tasted wonderful as well.

Cree...such cuties! And your nephews eyes are just amazing!

Ruth...your daughter is quite beautiful.

Thanks for sharing, y'all!

[cass]

thought I'd show you this as it turned out OK. Hub is on 2 weeks school break at the moment. I realised he had not stopped working at home, heavy stuff like cementing, changing gear boxes in cars, shoveling compost. So I insisted he take some R&R ( seeing as he's pushing 60 :D ;) ... I like to tease him, he turned 54 on the weekend) **faint**
I'm always up at dawn, so I took him to the beach. We almost had it to ourselves at that hour, except for a pod of humpback whales. A mother and her calf were leaping out of the water not far offshore. It was magic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/AngOct08aa.jpg
the old boy, relaxing at sunrise

I took this photo as we were leaving. The first photo was taken out on the point.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/AngOct08.jpg

[NaNeeBee]

I don't know why I can't make this smaller. http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/confused.gif (Oops, it is smaller!)

Anyway, this is the "backtrail" where we live. I would like to post a pic of the fall colors but, need to get a new camera first. This is from this summer.


http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q287/SweetMadameBlue/Home/000_0129b-1.jpg

[senoRita]

Oh what beautiful pictures ^^^. Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning. :)

[cmedina]

Beautiful pics!
Oh I'd love to see the fall colors, don't see too much of that down here in Florida :rolleyes:

[cre8ivepoet]

Cass and Naneebee your pics are just gorgeous!!

[Thelma&Louise]

Hi Everyone!

Here's a sunset at Honeymoon Island, in Dunedin Florida.

Enjoy!

Thelma

[cre8ivepoet]

Can't beat those Gulf Coast sunsets!! I live just 1 hr north of Tampa and have been to Dunedin beach many times! It's a beaut of a beach!

Cree

[mamacitaRuth]

Beautiful pics!
Oh I'd love to see the fall colors, don't see too much of that down here in Florida :rolleyes:
Here ya go, Cindy...I couldn't live anywhere that I couldn't see fall foliage (or VISIT it! ha!!). These aren't mine, but close to where I live.....
http://i35.tinypic.com/2yn13t3.jpg
these are our farm fields right now...
http://i38.tinypic.com/rwqgs6.jpg
and river banks...
http://i33.tinypic.com/iyoebl.jpg
This is downtown Omaha, what my daughter sees every day when she goes to work...
http://i37.tinypic.com/2cq1t93.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/2dtawwl.jpg
and a tree (edge of a farm field) near my house...
http://i37.tinypic.com/vp9hj7.jpg

[mamacitaRuth]

I had to 'find' a picture of my brother for his memorial on Monday....long story, but no access to photos, so this is the one I ended up using. This is my two brothers and myself about 21 years ago (and 100 pounds lighter for ME...LOL!). My brothers were 6'5 (Jim) and 6'7" (Larry, the one that just passed), 12 and 10 years older than me. A lot to LOOK up to, and live up to....They were great brothers!
http://i36.tinypic.com/2d921dz.jpg

[cmedina]

Thank you Ruth, those are just beautiful pics.
Love the colors!!
I guess I need to visit it!! LOL :D

Nice pic of you and your brothers too. :)

[senoRita]

What beautiful pics, Ruth. I like the one of you with your brothers. Very nice. :)

[RachelinAZ]

((((Ruth)))) I am so sorry I didn't read about your brother sooner!!

[RachelinAZ]

Been a while... thought I'd share some new photos.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2925580587_d8e58ac39e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2925602715_130d5ca383.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2925584347_7af122b898.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2920352031_4347f05275.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2926438326_ae20f113e0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2920359017_91b65b1092.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2925575941_d913b2cedd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2905167387_b3636c77ee_b.jpg

[senoRita]

Your kids are so cute, Rachel!

And the pics of the boys in your signature are cute too. LOL

[La Sonrisa]

Your babies are adorable Rachel!!

Debra

[mamacitaRuth]

Kel took some pictures with her camera phone of this little kitten out at my aunt & uncle's....We're trying to find her a home. She's SO sweet! Who could resist this face and those BLUE eyes?!
http://i37.tinypic.com/15mzcsw.jpghttp://i38.tinypic.com/2wf2xco.jpghttp://i38.tinypic.com/160u6mh.jpghttp://i34.tinypic.com/29n8br4.jpghttp://i36.tinypic.com/2ebwtnn.jpghttp://i34.tinypic.com/2jb1xk0.jpg

[laurieboop]

Hey there familia...it's been awhile since I've been on here due to problems with login! I was on vacation earlier this month, so I wanted to share some pics from my cruise...it was such a blast! Not to mention I was wearing my I "heart" LLB visor, which was a great conversational piece!!! :D ;)

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/162/mexicanrivieracollageje9.png

[La Sonrisa]

Really enjoying the pics, ladies. Here's a Halloween Sunrise I took this morning from my back yard.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1277/halloweensunrise2008mc3.jpg

Debra

[Quija]

There are some really great pictures here. When we evacuated from the hurricane we went to Hext Texas where we have a little land and I took this picture, one afternoon when I was walking around, with my camera phone. It would of been incredible had I had a real camera with me. :)

[Tasina]

November is a busy travel month for me. I went to Wisconsin to meet with the native students therein Oshkosh :

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Nebraska024.jpg

Then I was on my home rez. in Winnebago, Nebraska, saw my brother and his wife and one of his daughters:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Nebraska051.jpg

and visited my cousins there also:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Nebraska048.jpg

and then drove up to Vermillion, South Dakota to see my mom's sister, my aunt and cousins, nephews there:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/Nebraska056.jpg

Missing my family today! but was so happy to see them even if it was such a short visit. .
and I was also able to see La ONDA FAMILIA in Omaha:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/MamacitaTasina.jpg

This week I'm headed to Washington state and next week to Florida and North Carolina. The week after that is LLB shows!! in SF, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe! whoohoo. .
thanks for looking :)

[senoRita]

Nice pictures everyone. Thanks for sharing, esp the sunrises, they look so beautiful. :)

[Tasina]

now that you've already voted, I just had to share this beautiful song with you. I have to say, I've cried many times as I pray for this beautiful man and his family. For me, the first time since John F. Kennedy, I've had hope.

don't mean to change this thread, but just wanted to share this video. . very beautiful. hope you check it out.

http://www.myamericanprayer.com/video.html

[NaNeeBee]

I agree. Those are some nice family and outdoor pics. http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/smile.gif Thanx for sharing!

I wanted to get pics of the leaves changing here but, by the time I got home, the leaves were almost all gone! http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/frown.gif I did get some pics of the Minnesota leaves though, if I can get sorted through them.

Tasina, I was surprised that you said you were in Wisconsin! http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/eek.gif Had I known, we may have been able to meet and have coffee or something. http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/smile.gif Oh well, perhaps another time. Anyway, that link doesn't seem to work for me. Maybe it's just my computer. http://llb.messageboards.musictoday.com/images/smilies/confused.gif

[Tasina]

try this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVi4rUzf-0Q

[Mel]

Great video Tasina!!!
I am so happy about all this!!

Sorry, don't have any pics for the mo!

Mel
:)

[La Sonrisa]

Great pics of familia Tasina, thanks. Been doing some decorating for Christmas....did a little window display in the kitchen.....

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5676/christmaswindow1ix5.jpg

Debra

[mamacitaRuth]

That's beautiful, Debra!!

[La Sonrisa]

Gracias!! Anybody else got some Christmas pics they'd like to share?

[banderchick02]

Beautiful decorations, Debra. :cool:

[Mel]

Hi,

Nice Christmas decoration!

I have moved together with my boyfriend into a house and this is the first time for us, having our own done up Christmas tree!

Here it is in our living room:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2478/christmastree1aj0.th.png (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=christmastree1aj0.png)

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/6535/christmastree2ea9.th.png (http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=christmastree2ea9.png)


We got such a great grown tree, can you believe it is real? It is, and we are going to have it as long as we can. Usually here in Austria, the tree gets put down on our national holiday 6th of January. It is a Church holiday, the holy 3 king day. But, some people leave it until about the 10th of January, if the tree is not leaving too many needles. So, that's what we are going to do :)

Mel
:)

[Mel]

Actually, I don't know why the pics are so small .... I uploades them with Imageshack.us and used the hosting for webpages, messageboards ....., hmm anybody know?

Anyhow, you can click on the pics and it takes you to the Imageshack homepage, they are a little bigger there, but I think they only host it for a certain time ...

Mel
:)

[Mel]

And here are some pictures of my winter walk I just came back from. I took these with my mobile camera...., it's a beautiful sunny winter's day, but still quite cold (about - 3° C):

A little creek just a few 100 meters below from our house:

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/929/winter1yj1.th.png (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=winter1yj1.png)

And the view from a little hill down to our Church in the village (with typical Autrian style houses in the front:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1479/winter2rp5.th.png (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=winter2rp5.png)

And the view of the village we live in, just outside from the city Salzburg:

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1402/winter3uk8.th.png (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=winter3uk8.png)

And, I thought I would share "us" with you, since we are "still" so much in love after 2 1/2 years together now. The photo was done by my dad, he is into photo design on the PC, so he likes to experiment ;)

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1147/kformen200710930103805dbg1.th.png (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kformen200710930103805dbg1.png)

Hope you like the pics ;)

Mel
:)

[La Sonrisa]

Mel, your christmas tree is beautiful and the scenery feels so wintry fresh. Nice pic of you and your honey, too.

Here's some of the Santa collection I've started....

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/338/santas1qr1.jpg

and the last sunrise of 2008....

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/791/lastsunriseof2008bzv1.jpg

Debra

[Tasina]

Wow! that's quite the Santa collection! thanks for sharing with us. .
Mel it's good to see where you come from and a bit about your family!

I was slowly putting away our Christmas decorations yesterday with Ronnie. . and took a few pics.


This year I while I was putting up some of the past La Onda/ LLB ornaments, I was inspired to make some of my grandkids. I wanted to share some pictures of them.

Gifts from my commadre, LLBheaven
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0407.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0408.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0415.jpg

we had handmade Raiders, A's, La onda/LLB and my grandkids. .

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0453-1.jpg

I also made a few of Ronnie and I with his mother. . .it was our/his first Christmas without her, so this helped a little:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0409.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0402.jpg

then, as I was putting our Stockings away, I had to take a pic of mine (on top) of course Ronnie's is the Raiders one:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0448.jpg

I also want to say "THANK YOU" to all the loopies who sent us wondaful cards!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0441.jpg

[Tasina]

also wanted to point out my ornament from 2005, Roadking sent me. . it's so beautiful!

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0452-Copy.jpg

and this one is also from LLBheaven that i almost forgot

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/IMG_0449-Copy2.jpg

[La Sonrisa]

Wow, Tasina, you've got some great ornaments there, I especially like the ones you made for Ronnie. They will be heirlooms for sure!

[Tasina]

Every year for the past 30 years, the Native community has been going out to Alcatraz Island which was originally a sacred place to the Ohlone people. in the 60's we took over the island. According to federal law, any land no longer being used was to go back to the Native Nation . . that didn't happen of course. .

but for years, thousands of Native people and allies, gather for a sunrise ceremony. I was the Emcee this year . .and we were honored with a song from Janice Gardipe who is A LOOPIE!. . and I just wanted to share this picture of her singing. . with the fire (which was in the center of the circle) on Alcatraz

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/JaniceGardipe.jpg

Aztec dancers

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/aztec.jpg

That's me sitting with a blanket on, behind me is my neice, Decora standing in her buckskin beaded dress.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/decora.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

That's beautiful Tasina. I know these pictures are more than just beautiful to you, but still...the colors always pull me in.

[RENEE RODARTE]

Thank You So Much Tasina For Sharing These Awesome Pictures And Educating Our Young People!

[banderchick02]

Thanks so much for sharing those Tasina! They are certainly beautiful!

[banderchick02]

We got about 8 inches of snow this past Saturday. It was really pretty. Here is a pic of our front yard.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/random%20stuff/zeliesnowsculpture001.jpg




Every year when we get a big snowfall, there is a family in our little town that makes a big snow sculpture. Here is a pic of what they did this year.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/random%20stuff/zeliesnowsculpture003.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

"Where The Wild Things Are"!! They growled their terrible growls and gnashed their terrible teeth...or something like that. That has always been one of my favorite children's books! It's currently in my little book shelf.

[banderchick02]

Thanks Cree! We couldn't figure out what book or story these characters came from.

[bettyboop1016]

One of my Favorite place's to hike


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/puppyluvsr/HikeatTheTemecsalpark064.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/puppyluvsr/HikeatTheTemecsalpark058.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/puppyluvsr/HikeatTheTemecsalpark021.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/puppyluvsr/HikeatTheTemecsalpark027.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/puppyluvsr/SantaMonicaPierCa.jpg

[La Sonrisa]

Nice hiking spot! Makes me long for the warm weather.

Debra

[cre8ivepoet]

that's a very pretty hiking trail boop.

[Tasina]

Thanks Cree! We couldn't figure out what book or story these characters came from.

oh as soon as I saw them, I thought WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!! I love it. . showed them to my grandkids immediately. .
thanks for sharing the snow with us Banderchick. .it's good to see ya!

BETTYBOOP! you gotta tell me where that place is next time I come down. . beautiful~!
and Santa Monica . . what a view

[mamacitaRuth]

BEAUTIFUL pictures all.....Isn't it interesting how we find beauty in ALL the seasons? I don't like the cold but I'm glad I live where all four of the seasons pass....Thanks for sharing! I miss my camera...might have to go shopping..LOL!

[cre8ivepoet]

I was honored to take pics at my little sister's wedding. It was a beautiful day because they were so happy.


Damian and Adriana:
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/62/l_7b507b2f745943f2aa46488b71311feb.jpg

A new family created:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/57/l_8f60c1b22f0c412e9c5c3ec125e2a252.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/9/l_b2725a976d514e5f8a327f03872c2479.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/36/l_6454e9945d1348b3a662d589baa05ccd.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/63/l_ff0defe71562440c9b03199e70370a59.jpg

[banderchick02]

Those are beautiful pics, Cree! They look like a very happy family. And I love the colors they picked. Those are the colors I want for my wedding. Hehe.

[mamacitaRuth]

Broke down and got a new camera, so where to try it out? Well, since the weather here is finally above freezing, all of the lakes are still pretty frozen from the weeks of sub-zero (20 below+), I went out and took a few shots of the crazy people ice-fishing....I'm not a photog, but I was impressed with the camera because I was way up on shore and quite a distance away. I really thought the little kids playing on the ice were cute.....(my bum would be COLD!!)
http://i44.tinypic.com/2h6hjep.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/10nccvm.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/1z1ed8p.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2mffyw6.jpg
Quite a contrast from Cree's beautiful, warm, wedding pics! :)

[cre8ivepoet]

Yo mama what kinda camera did ya get?? And it was darn near HOT on the wedding day.

[mamacitaRuth]

Yo mama what kinda camera did ya get?? And it was darn near HOT on the wedding day.
It's a Canon Power Shot A1000 IS 10 megapixel. I like that it has stabilization, 'cause I can never hold a camera steady...LOL!

[cre8ivepoet]

I got to go mud slingin' yesterday. I've attached some pictures and video links to you tube. The truck in the videos is my sister's husband. Boys will boys I guess! :rolleyes: But don't let me fool ya...redneck girls will be redneck girls too... :D Don't think for a minute I missed out on the fun...my BIL took me on a few wild mud rides too!! :p

My nephew Levi (driver):
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_6576.jpg

My nephew Damian after a 2 minute 4 wheeler ride with Levi:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_6573.jpg

and some other truck:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/100_6589.jpg

Here are the video links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUapIEIcNhU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQSrIdV1PZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLTpk2eRS4A

Only one of them is about 1 1/2 min.

[banderchick02]

Looks like fun, Cree! I'm glad you had a great time! :cool:

[banderchick02]

I was feelin kinda artsy. Here are some icicles hanging from our kitchen window.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/random%20stuff/iceandsun003.jpg




This is the sunrise reflecting off my car's passenger side mirror driving into work this past week.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/banderchick/random%20stuff/iceandsun009.jpg

[cmedina]

Here are a few pics from our recent girl scout camping adventure in Merritt Island, Fl.

View of the lodge from the dock
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/046.jpg

Manatees in the Banana River
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/069.jpg

Full moon rising over the river
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/cmedina69/121.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

that's really beautiful Cindy

[cre8ivepoet]

I got to spend the weekend at Nickelodeon Suites in Orlando FLorida and I must say it is tops on my list for a FUN weekend, esp if you have chitlins. They have Nick games a few times a day at poolside, character breakfasts, karaoke, etc. Check out my pics of the hotel, sliming, and of course my nieces and nephew!!

my nephew in there somewhere getting slimed
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7060.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7071.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7067.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7105.jpg

1 of 2 pools
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7133.jpg

games my BIL in the foreground and little boy is a friend's kid
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7124.jpg

Game losers
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7128.jpg

Other corner of the afore pool pic
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7134.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7114.jpg

Nieces Adriana and Cansas horsing around in the pool
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/Nickelodeon022209/100_7077.jpg

[cmedina]

Great pics Cree!
It is lots of fun...how many times did you do the slides?? LOL
We went last year with girl scouts, one night with the family and one with the troop. The month of May is Thanks-A-Lot (name of one of the cookies) month to Girl Scouts, so we got an awesome rate!

Looks like you all enjoyed :D

[cre8ivepoet]

the kids went down the slides lots of times, but the water on the slides was frigid. the pool on the other hand was heated so it was like bathwater, you pretty much stayed in the pool cause otherwise you kinda froze. the wind was cool. it was a ton of fun.

[Tasina]

This isn't a picture but I just wanted to share my radio program. I do a show the first wednesday of the month, and he's my latest interview. . it's not THAT interesting but the songs are written performed by two of my nephews. . and if you are interested. . you can just listen while you are doing other stuff. .

http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/48893

[mamacitaRuth]

Finally got some pictures from the Mayan Riviera, my daughter and son-in-law in their new home.......Look pretty happy to me! :D
Folks getting their MASSAGE on....
http://i41.tinypic.com/s18g7d.jpg
Kelly with a niece, Chave (Isabel)....TOO much fun, I'm thinkin'! Notice the cap is still on the cervesa....
http://i43.tinypic.com/mk7rx1.jpg
BEFORE the haircut........
http://i42.tinypic.com/126e0de.jpg
AFTER the haircut! "Que guapo!"
http://i39.tinypic.com/n8l5j.jpg
cutey patooties! ...Antonio's sister's girls....
http://i39.tinypic.com/2ebri4g.jpg
Merida
http://i41.tinypic.com/1076y4w.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2093xo6.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2lntkkn.jpg
I KNEW there was a reason to get my passport ready!! (must be rough...) :p

[mamacitaRuth]

And a few more...... :)
http://i41.tinypic.com/n5sw21.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2rnzwd1.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2iabom0.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/23kq6as.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2qi66vt.jpg

[La Sonrisa]

Thanks for the pics Ruth. Kelly looks so happy. Seeing as it is only 27 degrees where I am right now, that beach looks extra inviting...I'd love to be soaking up some of that sun. :D

[cherienjim]

Ruth, your daughter and her hubby look so happy. They are such a great looking couple. I really liked his long hair too, and your daughter is beautiful. cherie

[cre8ivepoet]

That's it - let's ALL move to the Mayan Riviera. Mama your daughter is so pretty and her hubby - woo-wee. cutie. Looks a little like paradise. :)

[banderchick02]

Those are some gorgeous pics, Ruth! Thanks for sharing. (Kinda makes me miss Mexico, though.) Your daughter is beautiful!

[cmedina]

I second that motion Cree!! :D
Thanks for sharing Ruth, I hope you get to visit them real soon. Go get that massage on girl!! LOL

[j9]

It looks like Kelly got her dream life!! Beautiul place to live and a nice looking hispanic man!! Some girls have all the luck!!

[RachelinAZ]

A few outside of Phoenix (somewhere between Mesa and Sedona, AZ) 2 weeks ago. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3321881530_6439d3404d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3321881810_228064d898.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3321058863_5259cac502.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3321892778_fc61e6e9b9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3321053125_2ca5fe4d71.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

those sure are beautiful Rachel. :)

[Amor]

Gorgeous pictures Rachel. My hubby and I want so bad to move to Arizona. That is a beautiful state and I LOVE the mountains. Maybe one day!

[cre8ivepoet]

We spent a lot of time outdoors this weekend. This is what I like to call the "real Florida"...this is my own private paradise. It is quite beautiful and our sunsets are breathtaking. yesterday we watched the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Today we took the kids for a picnic lunch at a local park that also is the tail end of a natural spring. though you can't tell, the water is pretty clear straight to the bottom. the county was having trouble keeping folks out of the pretty 72 degree water, so they finally put up a floating dock to keep us safe. :D

friendly boater towing a stranded boater
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7167.jpg

damian & Adriana watching sunset
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7179.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7184.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7187.jpg

last pic before the sun went down
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7212.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

our little crack baby :rolleyes:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7162.jpg

floating dock
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7228.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7227.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/100_7229.jpg

just videod about 2 seconds of the discovery space shuttle launch from our house on the gulf coast of florida. enjoy!

http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/cre8ivepoet/damian%2003142009/discovery%20launch/?action=view&current=100_7232.flv

[cmedina]

Love those sunsets!
It sure was warm over the weekend, high 80's..but that 72 water temp is still too chilly for me! Our pool water is 75 and the kids had to jump in! :rolleyes: :eek:

[j9]

My favorite places in Florida are the springs. I love Rainbow Springs and Salt Springs in Ocala. You're making me miss home!!

[RosieJeanne]

Wow! Beautiful pictures! mamacita, I KNOW your daughter HAS to be having a great time! Beautiful place, handsome man, new & exciting! And you girls in Florida don't know how good you have it! Here in Mass, it's about 40 degrees today. And that's warm! And here at the beach in the summer, the water is about 55 degrees! Love all the pictures!

[cre8ivepoet]

And you girls in Florida don't know how good you have it! Here in Mass, it's about 40 degrees today.

Heh. oooohhhhh yes I do!! I know what I got. It's called P-A-R-A-D-I-S-E. 72 degree water is frigid....55 degree water? OUT of the question. I bet your Christmases are awfully beautiful Rosie...but I'll take sand in my shoes on Christmas day ANY DAY over snow. Even in 90 degree weather, spring water is a little chill to dive into. Just gotta look twice for gators before diving in! :D

[senoRita]

We had a family reunion last week and here is a pic of my immediate family. We call ourselves the dirty dozen. LOL

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6664/030cz.jpg
that's me, third from right on front row

[mamacitaRuth]

Rita, is that your mom and dad on the very end (got a son between them)? That is an AMAZING picture! So lucky that you're all still around and can get together like that....congrats! You're looking fabulous, BTW. :D

[La Sonrisa]

It's good to see Selina and Martha....tell them I said hello.:) Thanks for sharing.

[senoRita]

Rita, is that your mom and dad on the very end (got a son between them)? That is an AMAZING picture! So lucky that you're all still around and can get together like that....congrats! You're looking fabulous, BTW. :D


Thanks so much, Ruth. Yes, that's Mom and Dad on the far right front row (with sister Martha between them; wearing peace sign t-shirt).

We are all blessed to still be together after all these years. It's really nice to have a big extended family and we always have so much fun when we get together. :D

It's good to see Selina and Martha....tell them I said hello.:) Thanks for sharing.

Debra, I'll be sure and tell them you said hi! :)

[cre8ivepoet]

You're family is beautiful Rita!!

[senoRita]

You're family is beautiful Rita!!

Thanks Cree.

oops, I'm third from the left on front row. :o

[Amor]

Rita, wonderful picture. This is truly one to cherish forever!
Lucky you! :D

[mamacitaRuth]

Thanks so much, Ruth. Yes, that's Mom and Dad on the far right front row (with sister Martha between them; wearing peace sign t-shirt).

We are all blessed to still be together after all these years. It's really nice to have a big extended family and we always have so much fun when we get together. :D


DUH! Of course, I SEE now that's Martha.....KNEW I shoulda put my glasses on first! :o

[mamacitaRuth]

Some pics from our family picnic on Sunday. This was at my cousin's lake and cabin. The guy in the yellow t-shirt is my uncle John, 86, last remaining member of my mom's brothers and sisters. My aunt said she made him wear that t-shirt "so we can find him"...LOL! And he WAS everywhere, believe me!

http://i28.tinypic.com/28mi6th.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/1j4w1t.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/2reh7a8.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/dgjeo3.jpg
that's me in front with my back to the camera, just the way I like it!

[mamacitaRuth]

And a few more......This is a beautiful place, and the weather was so perfect, mid 70s, light breeze, no skeeters....Terrific!


http://i26.tinypic.com/azi7iw.jpg
The one in the middle is my cousin who was here from Washington state.
http://i27.tinypic.com/2e4f57k.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2vb38yq.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/2rmpq37.jpg

[senoRita]

Very nice pics. Looks like you had a fun time and the lake is beautiful!:)

[cre8ivepoet]

looks like you had a great time Ruth! :)

[cmedina]

Looks like a very relaxing time with familia :)

[senoRita]

Here are some scary ghosts and goblins who stopped by my house last night!

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1377/001cz.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/5805/002cz.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9489/005cz.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4330/004cz.jpg

[cre8ivepoet]

how adorable Rita!!

[senoRita]

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9674/005qel.jpg

Christmas Eve

[MelBAustria]

Rita, so you did not have to "dream from a white Christmas" ;)

Nice!

Here in my part of Austria the snow is almost gone due to milder temperatures. So no white Christmas for us this year!!

Mel
:cool: