Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Gathering Raindrops

Gathering Raindrops by Sandee4242
Gathering Raindrops, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It rained, just in time to water the flowers I planted yesterday.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Heavenly

Heavenly by Sandee4242
Heavenly, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

A sunny day spent working in the garden is heaven.

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A Tale of Two Rivers


 Sunday was Scott's birthday and he wanted to spend it at the Lochsa River.  They do the annual Lochsa River Madness at Lochsa Falls on Memorial Day weekend.  The river levels were very high this year, which he figured would make for some great action.  He was right.  We watched for almost 2 hours.  We saw kayaks, catarafts, and rafts go over the falls. It was a blast!


Then we took a 19 mile detour on the way home to see Selway Falls. 
It was worth every minute on that dirt road.  Gorgeous!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Lilac

Lilac by Sandee4242
Lilac, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

They are finally blooming. That's late, even for the Inland Northwest.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

What in the World??

What in the World??? by Sandee4242
What in the World???, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I have no idea what this guy is, but isn't he cool? Insects remind me of aliens... If anyone knows what this is, please leave a comment. I'd love to know his name.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Windy

Lilacs in Wind by Sandee4242
Lilacs in Wind, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I was hoping the wind would die down enough today to get a shot of the lilacs. I was really frustrated at lunch, because it was still blowing hard enough to make getting a sharp photo impossible. Then I decided ~ if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and started experimenting with longer exposure. I thought this one turned out very cool.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Bad Teeth

Bad Teeth by Sandee4242
Bad Teeth, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

This guy really needs to see a dentist.

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Flower Waterfall

Flower Waterfall by Sandee4242
Flower Waterfall, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

We went for our first Photo Walk of the 2011 season, to Manito Park in Spokane. The weather was surprisingly cooperative and I got some great shots. Click on the picture for a link to my Flickr Manito Park set.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

Happy Birthday, Neela Joleen!

I have no idea what kind of tree this is, but it doesn't matter because today our second granddaughter was born. What a beautiful day!

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Tree at the Bank

The Tree at the Bank by Sandee4242
The Tree at the Bank, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I noticed this tree yesterday evening and went back today after work to get this shot.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I'm Sensing A Pattern

Pink Moon.  Or as the May moon will now forever be called, the Neela moon.  Neela is our granddaughter, due to be born on Friday.  We can't wait to meet her. 

And pink flowers against a (sort of) pink wall.

This month is many things.  Pink is one of them.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Red!

Red! by Sandee4242
Red!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Why is red such a hard color to capture?

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Flower Seeds

Flower Seeds by Sandee4242
Flower Seeds, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Shouldn't these be in the ground by now??

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Orange Delight

Orange Delight by Sandee4242
Orange Delight, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

One of four stowaway tulips at the new (old) house.

Oh, and the rain is back. :-)

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink by Sandee4242
Pretty in Pink, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

White on Blue

White on Blue by Sandee4242
White on Blue, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Look at that sky! It's pretty much perfect. I think spring is finally here.

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Survival

Sideshow Bob Survived! by Sandee4242
Sideshow Bob Survived!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Just a couple of days of warm weather and there can be no doubt: Sideshow Bob survived! He survived being ripped out of his planter. He survived being planted in the ground. And he survived the long, long winter that followed.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms by Sandee4242
Cherry Blossoms, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I am loving this weather.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tiny Miracle

Tiny Miracle by Sandee4242
Tiny Miracle, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

When we were in Mesquite almost 2 months ago, the cactus weren't blooming yet. Almost, but not quite. On the day we packed up to head home, Scott's mom broke some pieces off one of her cactus and gave it to us. She told us to take it home & put it somewhere warm & she thought it would bloom for us.

So we came home to 40 degree temps, put the cactus in the shop & pretty much forgot about it. And when it finally started to warm up (just last week...) I figured there was no way the cactus would still bloom. Not after this long.

Today, the sun was out, and look what happened!

I've got them sitting in the sun now - maybe they'll all bloom. It doesn't matter. This one little desert bloom made my day.

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Christmas in May

Christmas in May by Sandee4242
Christmas in May, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

They planted the living Hayden City Christmas Tree over the weekend. Isn't she a beauty?

I had to get the blooming Star Magnolia in the shot as well.

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day

Magnolia Bud by Sandee4242
Magnolia Bud, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I love this shade of pink. Hope all the moms out there had a lovely day.

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Catch the Light

Catch the Light by Sandee4242
Catch the Light, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It's been fleeting in my neck of the woods...

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Friday, May 6, 2011

A Tisket, A Tasket

A Tisket, A Tasket by Sandee4242
A Tisket, A Tasket, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

A little yellow basket.

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Good Enough to Eat

Good Enough to Eat by Sandee4242
Good Enough to Eat, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Isn't that color beautiful?

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Finally!!!

Magnolia Against the Sky by Sandee4242
Magnolia Against the Sky, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Things are starting to bloom!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A Bright Spot...

Lacy Daffodils by Sandee4242
Lacy Daffodils, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

... in an otherwise dark day.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Candlelight

Candlelight by Sandee4242
Candlelight, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

We Did It!!!!

After running Bloomsday (7.46 miles, 12K) with our finisher t-shirts.

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