Project 48 ~ 47:48

Hayden City Christmas Tree

They're Back!

Eagle 12-23-12

A Pair 12-23-12

What They Come For - Kokanee Salmon

Hayden Lake Dock 12-23-12

I'm feeling much more optimistic this week.  Not surprising that the photos are a little better.  :-)

The first (and best) is a shot of the Hayden City Christmas Tree after our first big storm of the season.  Everything looked so pretty covered in snow, but the tree was perfect.  I'm so glad I thought to grab the camera that morning.  The next four shots are from Lake Coeur d'Alene this afternoon.  The light was very bad and the eagles weren't moving around much, but it does my heart good just to see them.  The last one is yet another gorgeous shot of Hayden Lake.  It's the reason I wasn't taking photos of the eagles as the sun was rising - I went for a run to the lake. I hope you enjoy these.  It's the penultimate post of my project 48...

Project 48 ~ 46:48

Low Clouds (Hayden Lake)

It's a gloomy picture and it matches my mood.  It was taken with my not-smart phone during a run to the lake today.  There is much going on in my life right now, unfortunately, none of it good.  I have not had time to take any photos this week, even though I would have loved to shoot the eagles at the lake.  Hopefully, next week will be quieter, although I am not hopeful at this point.  It's been (and is  going to be) one of those weeks where you just keep putting one foot in front of the other. And this, too, shall pass.

Project 48 ~ 45:48

1. My Cupcake

2. Kaydee & Me

3. Painted Tiles

4. Frozen Lion

This week saw my first granddaughter turn 4! It's so hard for me to believe it's been four years already since I first laid eyes on her beautiful face.  Her mom planned and executed a wonderful party:  we decorated cupcakes (then ate them!), opened presents, and then painted tiles.  Some tiles went home with the kids and some Nicole kept to be placed in her kitchen backsplash.  The last photo is one of the animals in the vast empire.  We got a skiff of snow yesterday, then very cold temps.  Looks like we might get our white Christmas...

Project 48 ~ 44:48

1. December Sun

2. Nicole, Neela & Grandpa Scott

3. Hayden Express

4. Hayden Christmas Tree 2012

Aren't the chrysanthemums beautiful?  I rescued them from the trash at work and they have brought some much needed "sun" into my house this week.  The last three are from the Hayden Lights 2012 Parade.  The weather was cold but dry and the baby really enjoyed all the floats & candy.  She especially liked the bubbles coming out of the Hayden Express.

We had a great time, which was really nice, considering Scott, Dan & I came down with food poisoning later that night! I have never been so sick ~ in fact, I am just starting to feel better.  Hopefully, nothing else will sideline me and the rest of the posts this year will be on time.  Well, we can hope!  Enjoy!

Project 48 ~ 43:48

1. Red Canyon, Utah

2. Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon, Utah

3. Windswept Tree, Bryce Canyon, Utah

4. Through the Roots, Bryce Canyon, Utah

5. Backlit Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon, Utah

6. Tiny Desert Blooms, Mesquite, Nevada

7. Butterfly on Grass, Mesquite, Nevada

We spent the last half of the Thanksgiving week in the desert.  It was beautiful.  The weather was awesome ~ the temperatures were great without being too hot and we spent lots of time lounging by the pool.  We also made a side-trip to Bryce Canyon, where I finally got to see the Hoodoos!  They are beautiful and I would love to go back when we have more time to spend. Enjoy!